Gdynia in global supply chains. The role of Omida Sea & Air in ocean freight forwarding

For a century, Gdynia has played a distinctive role in Poland’s maritime economy. The city was established as a strategic port designed to open Poland to global trade. Today, it is a modern logistics hub where maritime, rail, and road transport converge. Along with the port’s development, the importance of freight forwarding companies has grown-linking local infrastructure with global supply chains.

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27 april 2026   |   09:33   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Oskar Wojciechowski   |   Print

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One such company is Omida Sea And Air S.A., a freight forwarder originating from Gdynia. For years, the company has been developing international ocean, rail, and air freight services, supporting businesses in organizing transport between Europe and markets worldwide.

From Gdynia to global logistics

Omida Sea & Air was founded in 2012 as part of OMIDA Group—a Polish logistics group building transport solutions for companies engaged in international trade. From the outset, the company has focused on global transport services, integrating multiple modes of transport.

The area around Plac Kaszubski has historically served as an important operational base for the Port of Gdynia. This part of the city has long hosted freight forwarders, shipping agencies, and maritime institutions coordinating the flow of goods and people between the port and the city’s economic hinterland.

It is here, at Plac Kaszubski in Gdynia, that Omida Sea & Air is headquartered. From the city center, the company coordinates logistics operations and international supply chains between Europe and global markets.

The company operates across major global markets and ports, ensuring efficient cargo flows regardless of direction, volume, or market conditions. Currently, Omida Sea & Air handles over 56,000 TEU annually and 1.6 million kilograms of air cargo, supporting clients in executing their international strategies.

Ocean freight: core area of operations

Ocean freight forms the foundation of Omida Sea & Air’s business. The company organizes both full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) shipments, serving transport routes to the world’s largest ports.

Within its ocean freight services, the company also manages more complex logistics projects, including oversized and project cargo, as well as break bulk shipments.

Such operations require expertise, precise planning, and close cooperation with an international network of logistics partners. This is where the role of modern freight forwarders becomes clear—as integrators of global supply chains.

Air freight: the fast link in global supply chains

In addition to ocean freight, Omida Sea & Air is expanding its air freight services, which play a critical role in many industries. This is particularly relevant for sectors requiring fast and precise deliveries, such as technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

Depending on client needs, transport can be carried out in various service models—from airport-to-airport shipments to direct deliveries to the final destination.

Logistics as the foundation of port development

The development of modern ports depends not only on transshipment infrastructure but also on the quality of accompanying logistics services. Efficient transport organization, customs handling, documentation coordination, and cargo monitoring are key to the smooth functioning of global supply chains.

In this context, the activities of companies like Omida Sea & Air strengthen the position of the Tri-City ports as key elements of European logistics. The dynamic growth of the ports in Gdynia and Gdańsk demonstrates that the region is steadily reinforcing its position on the European maritime transport map.

An important role in this process is also played by customs brokerage facilities, enabling efficient import and export clearance while ensuring compliance with current EU regulations.

Warehouse infrastructure is another key component of Omida Sea & Air’s operations. Thanks to synergies within OMIDA Group, the company has access to a network of Class A warehouses with a total area of approximately 200,000 m², located in key logistics hubs across Poland—including Gdynia, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Poznań, Sosnowiec, and Kraków.

This infrastructure supports efficient cargo flow management and complements the freight forwarding services provided by Omida.

Gdynia and the future of freight forwarding

The history of Gdynia shows how a port city can become a vital link in global trade. Today’s logistics landscape means that the role of a port extends far beyond the waterfront.

Omida Sea & Air builds connections between the Port of Gdynia and the global economy. By integrating ocean, air, and rail transport, the company helps ensure that the city remains one of the key logistics centers in the Baltic Sea region and an important node in global supply chains.

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