MSC strengthens its presence in Poland. Deputy Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka on the carrier’s plans in our ports
Arkadiusz Marchewka, Poland’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, met with Søren Toft, CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – the world’s largest container carrier. The meeting focused on the company’s future presence in Poland and further development of ocean services calling at Polish ports.
In brief
Deputy Infrastructure Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka met Søren Toft, CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company, to discuss the carrier's continued presence in Polish ports and the development of ocean services. Mediterranean Shipping Company launched two new ocean services in 2025, thanks to which container ships from the Far East regularly call at Polish ports. Arkadiusz Marchewka said that in the first half of 2025 Polish ports handled 1.88 million TEU, 21 percent more year on year, exceeding the level of the entire record year 2024.
In 2025, MSC has already expanded its footprint in the region by launching two new ocean services connecting the Far East with Poland. This strategic move strengthens the country’s role in global supply chains and underlines its importance as a maritime gateway to Central and Eastern Europe.
– Polish ports are handling more and more containers. In the first half of 2025, throughput reached 1.88 million TEU, marking a 21 percent increase year-on-year. We have already surpassed last year’s record-breaking volume – highlighted Deputy Minister Marchewka.
The dynamic growth in container throughput is the result of consistent and ambitious infrastructure investments, increasing the operational capabilities of Polish ports. According to Marchewka, this is precisely what makes Poland an increasingly attractive destination for global shipping lines.
– Thanks to the development of our ports, Poland attracts the biggest players who are fully aware of our growing significance in the transport sector across Central and Eastern Europe – he added.
Industry impact
MSC’s strengthened presence and the launch of additional services mean greater accessibility for Polish exporters and importers to global trade routes. For the logistics and transport sector, this translates into opportunities for intermodal growth and stronger competitiveness of Polish ports – especially Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Szczecin-Świnoujście – compared to their German and Scandinavian counterparts.
With ongoing investments in fairway deepening, container terminal expansion, and rail hinterland connections, Poland continues to consolidate its position as a key container hub in the Baltic Sea region.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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