Danzig, Poland

Port Overview

Danzig, now known as Gdańsk, is located on Poland’s northern Baltic coast at the mouth of the Vistula River. It is the largest city in the Pomeranian region and serves as Poland’s principal seaport. Gdańsk ranks among the top container ports in the Baltic Sea, with annual throughput exceeding 2 million TEU. Its strategic position makes it a key gateway for maritime trade between Central and Eastern Europe and global markets, supporting both national and regional economic activity.

Facilities & Infrastructure

Danzig (Gdańsk) features the Baltic Hub Container Terminal, Poland’s largest and only deep-water terminal, capable of handling vessels over 24,000 TEU. Key facilities include container, bulk cargo, liquid fuel, coal, LPG, and Ro-Ro terminals. The port is equipped with advanced ship-to-shore cranes, automated stacking cranes, and AGVs for efficient container handling. Modern logistics centers and extensive rail connections support high-volume cargo operations year-round.

Container Terminals

Danzig (Gdańsk), Poland’s main container facility is the Baltic Hub Container Terminal, featuring three deepwater berths. Its annual capacity is 4.4–4.5 million TEU. The terminal is highly automated, with the latest T3 terminal using 20 automated gantry cranes and advanced ship-to-shore cranes. Major operators include PSA International, the Polish Development Fund, and IFM Global Infrastructure Fund. The terminal handles the world’s largest container vessels and is the largest in the Baltic Sea.

Port Services

Main Services at Port of Gdansk

Container Handling

• Container terminal capacity of 2.5 million TEU annually
• Modern handling equipment and dedicated storage facilities
• Advanced intermodal connectivity

Cargo Operations

• Bulk cargo terminals for coal, grain, and minerals
• Oil and chemical handling facilities
• General cargo and roll-on/roll-off services

Ship Services

• Professional stevedoring operations
• Bunker fuel supply and fresh water provisioning
• Ship repair and maintenance facilities
• 24/7 pilotage and navigation support

Warehousing

• Large-scale logistics centers including the Pomeranian Logistics Centre
• Cold storage facilities for food products
• Specialized storage for chemicals and liquid bulk

Customs

• Customs clearance and documentation support
• Free trade zone capabilities
• Advanced security screening procedures

Global Connectivity

The Port of Gdańsk serves as a major Baltic Sea hub with direct container connections to Asia through MSC, CMA CGM, and COSCO shipping lines, plus recent direct service to New York and Charleston in the United States. The port connects Central and Eastern Europe with global markets, featuring regular routes to China with 13-day transit times to New York. Its network includes feeder services linking Baltic and North Sea ports, serving Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Scandinavian countries through excellent rail and motorway connections.

Port Statistics

Port of Gdańsk Key Statistics

The Port of Gdańsk handled over 624,000 TEUs in Q1 2025, marking a 17% increase year-over-year. For the first half of 2025, the port processed 38.3 million tonnes of cargo total, with containerized cargo reaching approximately 11.6 million tonnes.

Gdańsk ranks as the EU's fifth-largest port by cargo volume and leads as the largest Baltic Sea port within the European Union. The port serves as a major logistics gateway for Central and Eastern Europe, with MSC operating key Asian service routes including Britannia and Albatros, connecting Poland with ports in China, South Korea, and Vietnam.