A strong first quarter – Port of Gdańsk strengthens its position as a key player in container handling
The Port of Gdańsk started 2025 with a high growth in container handling. The container terminals dealt with over 624,000 TEUs, an increase of 17 per cent compared to the same period last year. The development of infrastructure contributed to this, as it has a significant impact on strengthening the role of the Port of Gdańsk in the international supply chain. The constantly growing number of connections and new ocean services operated by the world’s largest container ships also play an important role.
In the first quarter of 2025, a total of 18.4 million tonnes of goods passed through the Port of Gdańsk. This is only a 2 per cent change compared to the same period last year, amid global economic turmoil and instability in international transport. The situation for the Port of Gdańsk remains stable.
Particularly impressive is the 560 per cent increase in ore handling. This is the most dynamic growth among all cargo groups, which proves the strong demand for industrial raw materials and the growing importance of the Port of Gdańsk as a raw material hub. This increase is related, for example, to the growing imports of iron ore for the steel industry in Poland and neighbouring countries.
A significant percentage increase was also recorded in the case of wood, which saw a 74% increase in handling, from 7,600 to 13,200 tonnes. This raw material, originating mainly from Latvia, is shipped through the Port of Gdańsk mainly to Scandinavia and Asia.
‘The last 20 years have seen many infrastructure investments in the Port of Gdańsk, which increased the operational capacity of terminals and ensured better integration with the national and international transport system. These investments have a real impact on the efficiency and competitiveness of the port’, explains Dorota Pyć, President of the Port of Gdańsk. ‘Despite the difficult macroeconomic environment, we not only maintain high volumes, but also develop new areas of partnership and strengthen our role as a logistics gateway for the Central and Eastern European region. We take a pragmatic approach to the coming months and prepare for further growth.’
Coal handling in the Port of Gdańsk fell by 14.8 per cent compared to the first quarter of last year. Declines were also seen in fuels and grain, by 7.5 and 21 per cent, respectively.
Nevertheless in the first three months of 2025 the Port of Gdańsk achieved good results, which confirm its important role in European and global trade. Maintaining high handling volumes proves that the Port of Gdańsk is highly flexible and resilient, despite the difficult geopolitical environment.
Source: Port of Gdansk
