Polish maritime ports report increased cargo turnover in 2025

According to data from Statistics Poland (GUS), Polish maritime ports saw an increase in activity in 2025. The number of vessels handled rose by 1.3% year-on-year to 20,300. Cargo turnover increased by 3.2%, reaching 128.2 million tons.

Liquid bulk cargo accounted for the largest share of turnover at 43.8%, followed by dry bulk at 23.6% and containers at 20.6%. In terms of port performance, Szczecin saw the highest growth in transshipments at 10.8%, followed by Świnoujście with 7.2% and Gdańsk with 6.1%. Conversely, Gdynia experienced an 11.2% decrease in transshipments.

Port Gdańsk remains the leading port in the country, managing 58.8% of all cargo turnover. Gdynia accounted for 16.1%, Świnoujście for 15.4%, and Szczecin for 8.6%.