Ellerman City Liners launches BALTEX service, positioning Port of Gdynia at the heart of the Baltic network

The Port of Gdynia strengthens its role in European short sea shipping as Ellerman City Liners launches the new BALTEX service, connecting the Polish port with key Baltic and Western European hubs while offering competitive access to transatlantic routes.

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30 january 2026   |   07:34   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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On 28 January 2026, British shipping line Ellerman City Liners will inaugurate its new BALTEX short sea service. The weekly rotation will link Gdynia with Teesport and Tilbury in the United Kingdom, as well as Riga, Rotterdam, and Oslo, placing the Polish port at the centre of the carrier’s Baltic network.

Expanding short sea connectivity in the Baltic Sea region

The launch of BALTEX responds to growing market demand for reliable, frequent short sea services across the Baltic Sea. Integrated with Ellerman’s existing network, the service will also facilitate cargo flows between Baltic ports and Southern Europe, including Portugal and Spain.

According to the carrier, sustainability is a key pillar of the new service. By shifting cargo from road to sea, BALTEX can deliver CO₂ emission reductions of up to 50%, supporting greener logistics chains across Northern Europe.

- The new BALTEX service is an important step in the continued development of the Port of Gdynia and in strengthening our position as a modern port with international reach. This service confirms the attractiveness of our port for a wide range of shipping lines and responds to growing market demand for innovative and sustainable logistics solutions, Piotr Gorzeński, President of the Management Board, Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.

Gateway to the United States via the UK

In addition to strengthening European connectivity, the new and existing services between Gdynia, the United Kingdom, and Western European ports provide efficient transit options for Polish exports to the United States. Through transhipment in British ports onto vessels operated by the same carrier, cargo can reach New York in approximately 16 days, offering a competitive transit time for transatlantic trade.

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