August 2026 sees historic cargo throughput at the Port of Gdańsk
The Port of Gdańsk continues to maintain strong growth in cargo throughput. From January to the end of August, 57.7 million tonnes of cargo were handled, which is 10% more than in the same period last year. In August 2026, the port reached a historic record. The monthly throughput exceeded 8 million tonnes for the ...
In August 2026, the Port of Gdańsk achieved a historic milestone with its cargo throughput reaching 8 million tonnes for the first time. This marked an impressive 13.3% increase year-on-year, surpassing the 7.9 million tonnes handled in July. General cargo and liquid fuels were the primary drivers of this growth, with general cargo handling volumes increasing by 21% and liquid fuels by 5%.
Ore handling saw the largest percentage increase at 311%, while grain volumes grew by 90%. Only other bulk cargo categories experienced a decline of 12%. The port's consistent improvement since the beginning of 2026 confirms its strong performance as a key cargo handling and logistics hub in the Baltic Sea region. Dorota Pyć, President of the Port of Gdańsk's Management Board, attributes this success to strategic investments in infrastructure and the collective efforts of operators and companies involved in the port and its surrounding network.
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