Klaipėda Port posts strong first‑half growth, expands Baltic market share

The Port of Klaipėda reported a robust performance in the first half of the year, with cargo handling volumes rising across most key segments despite the backdrop of war, sanctions and tariffs. Containerised cargo, the port’s largest segment, increased 12% to 7.2 million tonnes and the port processed nearly 700,000 TEU. Growth was driven by a new deep‑sea shipping service linking Klaipėda directly with Asia, expanded short‑sea routes and continued infrastructure investment.

The Ro‑Ro segment grew 4% to almost 3.4 million tonnes, and freight vehicle movements rose to 173,505 units. Oil product handling rose 12% to 2.3 million tonnes, while liquefied natural gas throughput jumped 37% to about 1.6 million tonnes, supported by stable regional demand and cargo bound for Ukraine. Fertiliser volumes recovered 14% to 894,000 tonnes, and vegetable oils and fats surged 58% to 294,000 tonnes. Scrap metal volumes remained steady at 565,000 tonnes. The port’s diversified cargo mix was highlighted as a key factor in its resilience and expanding market share in the Baltic region.