# Klaipėda Port growth and green initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/klaipda-port-growth-and-green-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-29T00:12:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

In early August 2026, the Port of Klaipėda reported strong first-half performance, with container traffic up 12% to 7.2 million tonnes and overall cargo volumes rising across most segments despite regional war, sanctions, and tariffs. Growth was driven by a new deep-sea service to Asia, expanded short-sea routes, and continued infrastructure investment, while LNG throughput jumped 37% and fertilizer and vegetable-oil volumes recovered sharply.

To support sustainability, the port launched the world’s first hydrogen- and electric-powered waste-collection vessel, Rasa. In its first three months of operation, Rasa collected approximately 434 m³ of liquid waste, 871 m³ of sewage, and 151 m³ of other waste. Furthering its green energy transition, the port is developing the H2Deri@BSP project, a concept for a green methanol bunkering vessel with an 800-tonne capacity that could supply up to 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually.

Infrastructure expansion also includes a $43 million, 200-metre floating dry dock built in Turkey, slated for delivery in autumn 2027. This dock will allow the port to service Panamax-class ships, strengthening the BLRT Grupp ship-repair network. Additionally, the port has commenced design work for a new marina near the under-construction Cruise Terminal, which is expected to provide approximately 85 berths for yachts and leisure boats.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Port of Klaipėda develops green methanol and marina projects

The Port of Klaipėda is expanding its infrastructure through a new green methanol bunkering vessel concept and the design of a new marina to support leisure boating and sustainable shipping.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-klaipda-develops-green-methanol-and-marina-projects

### 2026-08-06: Klaipėda port expands green waste collection and ship‑repair capacity

Klaipėda port launched the hydrogen‑electric waste vessel Rasa, collecting hundreds of cubic metres of waste, and approved a $43 million floating dry dock for Panamax repairs, boosting green operations and ship

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/klaipda-port-expands-green-waste-collection-and-shiprepair-capacity

### 2026-08-04: Klaipėda Port posts strong first‑half growth, expands Baltic market share

Klaipėda Port’s first‑half cargo volumes rose across all segments, with container traffic up 12%, LNG up 37% and new deep‑sea service to Asia, boosting its Baltic market share.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/klaipda-port-posts-strong-firsthalf-growth-expands-baltic-market-share

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