The Port of Gdańsk closed the first half of 2025 with robust operational and financial results, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in the Baltic Sea and Central and Eastern Europe.
A total of 38.3 million tonnes of cargo were handled at the port’s quays, marking a 0.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Net sales profitability reached 56%, and net profit surged by 40% year-on-year to PLN 179.6 million.
Liquid fuels remained the dominant cargo category, accounting for 50% of the total volume.
Despite a decline in domestic demand for energy raw materials, attributed to a milder winter and evolving regional geopolitical conditions, liquid fuel handling fell by only 4.7% year-on-year, reaching 19.2 million tonnes. This segment is primarily managed by Naftoport.
General cargo followed closely, increasing by 12% to 13 million tonnes. Notably, containerised general cargo rose by 14%, representing approximately 11.6 million tonnes.
This growth was significantly supported by new connections launched by MSC, which added the Port of Gdańsk to its Asian service routes including Britannia and Albatros linking Poland with key ports in China, South Korea, and Vietnam.
The inclusion of Gdańsk in MSC’s global network has enhanced the port’s visibility and attractiveness to international logistics operators.
The port’s container handling capabilities have expanded substantially, driven by the development of the Baltic Hub Container Terminal the largest container terminal in the Baltic Sea.
The launch of the new T3 terminal has boosted BHCT’s capacity from approximately 3 million TEUs to 4.5 million TEUs, significantly strengthening the Port of Gdańsk’s role as a strategic gateway for global trade.
Bulk cargo rose by 25%, reaching 1.9 million tonnes. Ore handling stood out with a 206% increase year-on-year, the highest percentage growth across all cargo categories.
Coal handling declined by 12.4% to 2.9 million tonnes, as expected given market trends.
Grain volumes also dropped, totaling just over 1.1 million tonnes, a decrease of 26%.
The port’s diverse cargo portfolio and continued growth in containerised trade underscore its strategic importance in global maritime logistics.
Dorota Pyć, President of the Port of Gdańsk Authority, highlighted that adaptability to shifting economic, social, and geopolitical conditions demonstrated with dynamic growth in container handling, the stable share of fuel cargo, and the increase in bulk cargo.
