Port of Gdańsk sets a record. Over 8 million tonnes in August and 57.7 million tonnes in eight months

The port has been improving its figures steadily since the start of the year. After 7.9 million tonnes in July it passed 8 million tonnes in August, and if the pace holds, 2026 will close well ahead of the previous year.

General cargo up 21 per cent, containers up 16 per cent in TEU

General cargo grew fastest, by 21 per cent, or close to 470,000 tonnes more than in August last year. Container tonnage rose by 15 per cent and the number of TEU by 16 per cent. Liquid fuels grew by 5 per cent and, at 3.9 million tonnes, accounted for almost half of the August volume.

The largest percentage jumps came in cargoes that have not been growth drivers in Gdańsk for some time. Ore handling rose by 311 per cent and grain by 90 per cent. The only group in decline was other bulk cargo, down 12 per cent.

Fuels and general cargo carry the annual result

After eight months liquid fuels remain the largest cargo group, with volumes stable at around 26 million tonnes. General cargo is second at 20.8 million tonnes. Together the two groups account for more than 80 per cent of this year's volume, which shows what Gdańsk's position rests on: the oil terminal and containers.

– Passing the 8 million tonne barrier in a single month is a significant achievement for the Port of Gdańsk and confirms that pragmatic investment in port and access infrastructure translates measurably into growing operational capacity that meets the needs of the market. Behind this result stand not only numbers but above all the work of many committed people, operators and companies working in the port and its hinterland. We are particularly pleased that the growth spans different cargo groups. It shows that the Port of Gdańsk is strengthening its position as a key cargo hub and logistics node of high economic importance for Poland and Pomerania – said Dorota Pyć, President of the Board of the Port of Gdańsk Authority.

Infrastructure keeping pace with cargo

The record comes in a year in which the port is bringing further elements of its Inner Port modernisation programme into service, including the rebuilt Nabrzeże Rudowe in the Basen Górniczy, while container terminals and rail facilities are being expanded. Growth of 311 per cent in ore and 90 per cent in grain shows that the new bulk quays are starting to work, and the rise in TEU that Gdańsk is holding its position as the largest container port in the Baltic.

The August figure is also a signal to regional competitors. At 57.7 million tonnes after eight months Gdańsk remains one of the most important cargo and logistics hubs in the Baltic Sea region, and the pace of growth suggests that 2026 may bring another annual record.