Port of Gdańsk opens a new chapter of cooperation with Southeast Asia

The Port of Gdańsk welcomed this week delegations from four Southeast Asian countries – Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. The visit, focused on economic cooperation, reflects the growing interest of ASEAN countries in Poland’s largest seaport and the main logistics hub on the Baltic Sea.

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09 november 2025   |   22:24   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Michał Iwański   |   Print

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Delegations were received by Dorota Pyć, CEO of the Port of Gdańsk Authority, and Alan Aleksandrowicz, Vice President of the Board. The visit began at the North Port Captain’s Office and continued with a boat tour of the inner port, showcasing key infrastructure, recent investments and operational areas.

Discussions covered potential areas of cooperation, including trade exchange, maritime logistics, and investment opportunities in port and distribution infrastructure.

Strengthening Asian connections

The meeting with ASEAN ambassadors marks another step in the Port of Gdańsk’s internationalization strategy. In recent years, the port has been consistently expanding relations with partners across Asia, strengthening its position as a key logistics gateway in Northern Europe.

According to port data, in 2025 the number of vessel calls from Vietnam increased by over 130%, while revenues from that direction nearly tripled. Exports from Poland to Vietnam handled via Gdańsk now account for approximately 86% of total Polish exports to that market.

The port also cooperates with Asian shipping lines operating regular services between Asia and the Baltic Sea, reinforcing Gdańsk’s role as a Baltic container hub.

Economic diplomacy in practice

The meeting was attended by:

• Ha Hoang Hai, Ambassador of Vietnam to Poland
• Alan L. Deniega, Ambassador of the Philippines to Poland
• Dato' Azri Mat Yacob, Ambassador of Malaysia to Poland
• Agus Heryana, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of Indonesia in Poland

The joint presence of these four ASEAN representatives underscores the region’s growing interest in Poland’s port infrastructure and the potential for closer maritime and logistics cooperation in the Baltic area.

It was also a symbolic moment – the first-ever collective visit of ASEAN ambassadors to the Port of Gdańsk.

Expanding trade horizons

For the Port of Gdańsk, developing ties with Southeast Asia is part of a broader strategy to diversify trade directions and expand international connectivity.

Beyond its traditional European and Chinese routes, the port is increasingly engaging with rapidly developing economies such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia – markets with strong growth potential and rising demand for European goods.

Thanks to major infrastructure upgrades, channel deepening and terminal expansion, Gdańsk is now capable of handling the largest ocean-going vessels entering the Baltic Sea. This positions it as a strategic entry point for Asian cargo to Central and Eastern Europe.

A strategic signal from the Baltic

The ASEAN delegation’s visit sends a clear message: Poland – and the Port of Gdańsk in particular – is becoming an increasingly visible player in Southeast Asia’s economic landscape.

In a world where supply chain resilience and route diversification are key, Gdańsk stands out as a gateway to Europe for Indo-Pacific partners.

The Port of Gdańsk is looking far beyond the Baltic – towards Asia. Its engagement with ASEAN countries is not a one-time initiative, but a strategic, long-term direction for growth.

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