Poland’s Port of Gdansk started the year with a high growth in container handling during the first quarter of 2025, with over 624,000 TEUs, translating to a 17% year-on-year growth.
In the first three months of 2025, a total of 18.4 million tonnes of goods passed through the Polish port, which is only a 2% decline compared to the same period last year, amid global economic turmoil and instability in international transport.
Particularly impressive is the 560% increase in ore handling, which is the most dynamic growth among all cargo groups, proving the strong demand for industrial raw materials and the growing importance of the Port of Gdansk as a raw material hub. A significant percentage increase was also recorded in the case of wood, which saw a 74% growth 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.
Moreover, coal handling in the Port of Gdansk fell by 14.8% compared to the first quarter of last year. Declines were also seen in fuels and grain, by 7.5% and 21%, respectively
