# Port of Klaipėda infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-klaipda-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-16T15:03:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Port of Klaipėda is undergoing significant infrastructure development and strategic expansion. Initial efforts focused on a USD 55 million cruise terminal project at a former Soviet naval repair shipyard. This project, which includes the reconstruction of two piers and the addition of shore power, aims to integrate the port with the city through leisure areas, an amphitheater, and a marina, with completion expected in 2027. Building on these developments, the port has entered discussions with the Port of Livorno to explore industrial synergies and strategic cooperation. These talks, held under the European Sea Ports Organisation, involve comparing infrastructure plans, specifically Klaipėda’s ‘Southport’ project. The Southport expansion is a 1.4 billion euro initiative to reclaim 100 hectares of land to create a container terminal with a capacity of 2.5 million TEU. Both port authorities are also exploring shared goals in decarbonization, such as ‘cold ironing’ technologies, as well as potential collaborations in customs and commercial operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Port of Livorno and Port of Klaipėda discuss strategic cooperation The Port of Livorno and the Port of Klaipėda are discussing strategic cooperation, focusing on infrastructure expansion, decarbonization efforts, and industrial synergies. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-livorno-and-port-of-klaipda-discuss-strategic-cooperation ### 2026-08-22: Port of Klaipeda advances new cruise terminal construction The Port of Klaipeda is converting a former Soviet shipyard into a new cruise terminal. The USD 55 million project includes two docks and public leisure spaces, with completion expected in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-klaipeda-advances-new-cruise-terminal-construction --- Cite as: Port of Klaipėda infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/port-of-klaipda-infrastructure-expansion