Port of Gdynia linked with Bilbao. Baltic-Atlantic corridor in full operation

A new ro-ro connection between Port of Gdynia and Port of Bilbao, operated by Finnlines (Grimaldi Group), has been running since late June, establishing a strategic logistics bridge between the Baltic and the Atlantic. With weekly Saturday sailings, the service ensures predictable supply chains and seamless integration into Grimaldi’s intermodal network, opening new and stable distribution routes for Polish and Spanish industries.

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22 october 2025   |   15:18   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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The service was officially presented in Bilbao during the Poland–Spain Business Forum at Palacio Euskalduna, highlighting its role in strengthening logistics ties between Poland and the Basque Country.

The event gathered representatives from both administrations and business sectors. Andrzej Domański, Minister of Finance and Economy of Poland, opened the forum, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in energy transition and modern infrastructure. Within this agenda, the Gdynia–Bilbao connection stood out as a practical example of connecting markets, technologies, and sustainable mobility across Europe.

Operationally, the route links Polish industries with the Basque and Atlantic cargo base, reducing delivery times to key sectors including automotive, machinery, and energy. It also provides a viable and greener alternative to long-distance road transport — ensuring shorter, more reliable, and lower-emission supply chains.

The connection is served by Finneco-class hybrid vessels, capable of carrying rolling cargo, project cargo, containers, and vehicles — while maintaining one of the lowest carbon footprints in its class.

- With this new service, we strengthen the position of the Port of Gdynia as a modern international gateway and open new trade opportunities for Polish and Spanish businesses. The Gdynia–Bilbao route symbolizes development and openness to the future of Europe’s maritime economy,
says Ewelina Ziajka, Office of Strategy and Market Analysis, Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.

By linking the Baltic and Atlantic coasts, Port of Gdynia reinforces its role as a northern gateway to Western Europe, offering stable transit times and efficient access to major European markets from a single hub.

The presentation in Bilbao marked several months of successful operations and confirmed that the Polish–Basque partnership translates into tangible results — a regular, low-emission line that enhances the competitiveness of European exporters and importers.

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