Gdańsk - Karlshamn ferry route strengthens Baltic shipping network
POLSA S.A., the newly established Polish shipping company, is expanding its Baltic ferry network with a new connection between Gdańsk (Poland) and Karlshamn (Sweden). The agreement, signed on February 3, 2026, between Poland’s Baltic Shipping Company (Polferries) and Port of Karlshamn, covers a minimum three-year collaboration and plans to launch regular services in Q2 2026.
In brief
Polska Żegluga Bałtycka (Polferries) and the Port of Karlshamn signed an agreement on 3 February 2026 for three years of cooperation on a new Gdańsk to Karlshamn ferry line. Regular sailings are due to start in the second quarter of 2026, six times a week, with evening departures from both ports and a crossing time of around 13 hours. The line will be served by two ferries capable of carrying around 90 truck units 17 metres long, including a cargo vessel and a ro-pax vessel. Handling will take place at the Westerplatte Ferry Terminal in the Port of Gdańsk.
Route features and fleet
The new route will be serviced by two modern vessels with similar cargo capacities, each able to carry approximately 90 full truck loads (17 m each). One vessel will focus on freight transport, while the second will be a ro-pax ferry providing passenger comfort, cabins, and catering facilities.
Sailings are scheduled six times per week, departing in the evening from both ports and arriving in the morning, with a total crossing time of approximately 13 hours.
Impact on Baltic transport and logistics
The Gdańsk – Karlshamn route complements existing Polish ferry connections, including Świnoujście – Ystad, Świnoujście – Trelleborg, and Gdańsk – Nynäshamn. This expansion increases flexibility for road carriers and logistics operators, offering efficient alternatives for freight and passenger transport across the Baltic Sea.
The Westerplatte Ferry Terminal in Gdańsk provides modern facilities for ro-ro and ro-pax vessels, ensuring fast cargo handling and high terminal throughput.
Launching the Gdańsk – Karlshamn route strengthens Polish-Swedish maritime cooperation and provides a tangible boost to trade, logistics, and intermodal transport in the Baltic region. It aligns with the long-term strategy to diversify shipping routes and establish a strong, competitive ferry offering between Poland and Sweden.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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