The Five Largest Ports in Poland

Poland's ports, strategically situated on the Baltic Sea, are vital gateways for trade between Central Europe and global markets. They handle a variety of commodities, including bulk cargo, oil, coal, and containerized goods.

Below are the largest and most significant ports in Poland:

1. Port of Gdańsk (PLGDN)

The Port of Gdańsk is the largest port in Poland and a rapidly growing hub on the Baltic Sea, crucial for oil imports and containerized cargo handling. Gdansk is regularly ranked among the fastest growing ports in Europe.

• Location: Gdańsk, situated on the northern coast of Poland, on the shores of the Baltic Sea.
• Annual Container Throughput: 2.1 million TEU in 2022 (Lloyd's List)
• Annual Cargo Volume: 81 million tonnes in 2023 (Ministry of Economic Development and Technology)
• Key Commodities: Crude oil, chemicals, machinery, agricultural products.

2. Port of Gdynia (PLGDY)

Known for its modern infrastructure, the Port of Gdynia is key to handling bulk cargo like coal and grain, with strong trade connections to Scandinavia and Western Europe.

• Location: Gdynia, located in northern Poland on the Baltic Sea, close to the Gulf of Gdańsk.
• Annual Cargo Volume: 29.4 million tonnes in 2023 (Ministry of Economic Development and Technology)‍
• Key Commodities: Coal, grain, steel, construction materials.

3. Port of Szczecin-Świnoujście (PLSZZ/PLSWI)

The port complex of Szczecin-Świnoujście is crucial for bulk cargo and raw materials, providing easy access to Central European markets like Germany and Czechia.

• Location: Szczecin and Świnoujście, positioned in northwestern Poland on the Oder River and the Baltic Sea coast.
• Annual Cargo Volume: 35.3 million tonnes in 2023 (Ministry of Economic Development and Technology)‍
• Key Commodities: Iron ore, fertilizers, agricultural products, fuel.

4. Port of Police (PLPLC)

Significant for its role in chemical and fertilizer production, the Port of Police focuses primarily on handling bulk and liquid cargo for European markets.

• Location: Police, situated in northwestern Poland, near Szczecin, on the Oder River and close to the Baltic Sea.
• Key Commodities: Chemicals, fertilizers, raw materials.

5. Port of Elbląg (PLELB)

Currently undergoing development to expand its cargo capacity, the Port of Elbląg focuses on bulk and general cargo, aiming to boost its role in Baltic trade.

• Location: Elbląg, in northern Poland, positioned on the Elbląg River, leading into the Vistula Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.
• Key Commodities: Construction materials, agricultural products, machinery.