Polish Ports in 2017 February 2018

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1 Polish Ports in 2017 February 2018

2 Summary and future outlook Summary: Polish port sector with another record-breaking result of cargo handling. Annual cargo turnover amounted 87.3 million tones, what indicated 7.8% increase. All Polish ports had the highest turnover in history. Gdansk broke the barrier of 40 million tonnes (+3.3 mln tonnes), the port of exceeded 25 million tonnes (+1.3 mln tonnes) and also port Gdynia achieved 21 million tonnes (+1.7 mln tonnes). The increase in general cargo handling (+5.0 mln tonnes), as well as increases in liquid fuels (+1.9 mln tonnes) and ore (+0.8 mln tonnes) were crucial for a good result in total cargo turnover. Large drop was registered in grain turnover (-1.6 mln tonnes). General cargo accounted for 50% of total ports turnover (+5.7%). Liquid fuels equalled 21%, coal and coke 11% of cargo turnover in Poland. Very good year on the container handling market (+17.3%). In 2017 nearly 2.4 mln TEU were handled in Polish ports. Over 21% increase in port Gdansk with an annual result about 1.6 mln TEU. Port Gdynia also gained (+10.7%), annual turnover equalled 0.71 mln TEU. Increase was also recorded in port (+3.0%), throughput exceeded 93 thousand TEU. Last year, ports handled 1.88 million passengers (-1.02%) as part of regular ferry services. Most new passengers arrived in Świnoujście ( people). In 2017, the turnover of freight units in ro-ro technology increased by 9% and reached the level of units passenger cars were served in the ferry traffic (-1.32%). New ferries joined the fleet of ro-ro vessels. Polferries added ferry MV Cracovia to operate on Świnoujście Ystad route. Stena Line introduced MV Gute to Gdynia-Karlskrona line and also launched a new connection Gdynia Nynäshamn operated by ro-ro ship MV Elizabeth Russ. Very high increase in cruise traffic in Polish seaports. The number of calls equalled 109. In all major Polish ports thousand tourists were served in The port of Gdynia remained the largest Polish cruise port (88,6 thousand passengers), but port of Gdansk gained the most. The number of calls doubled and also 150% increase in number of visitors was recorded. Operational results of Polish seaports in 2017 Due to nearly 8% increase major Polish seaports recorded 87,263 million tonnes. Positive changes were recorded in all analyzed seaports. Table 1. Turnover in the biggest Polish seaports in years (thousand of tonnes) Gdynia % % Gdańsk % Total % Above records were influenced by increases in handling of general cargo (+5 mln tonnes) and fuels (+1.9 mln tonnes). The largest decrease was recorded in grain handling (-1.5 mln tonnes). Negative changes were also observed in cole and coke throughput (-0.14 mln tonnes). The predominant transshipment group in main Polish ports was general cargo, which share was at 49.71% level (Figure 1). It is worth mentioning that all ports recorded an increase in turnover in this sector. The highest tempo of growth was demonstrated by the port of Gdansk (+3.5 million tonnes), mainly due to the increased handling of containerized cargo. 2

3 1.1 Handling structure in 2017 The predominant transshipment group in main Polish ports was general cargo, which share was at 49.71% level (Figure 1). It is worth mentioning that all ports recorded an increase in turnover in this sector. The highest tempo of growth was demonstrated by the port of Gdansk (+3.5 million tonnes), mainly due to the increased handling of containerized cargo. Figure 1. The structure of handling in the main ports in Poland in , ,50 Coal and coke Ore 2 590,60 Other bulk Grain 7 599,10 Timber ,50 252, ,40 General cargo Fuels The group, which share was also significant, were fuels. Most of the fuels were handled in the port of Gdansk, although the largest growth was recorded by the port of -Świnoujście (+1.0 million tonnes). Table 2. Handling structure in ports of Gdańsk, Gdynia and -Świnoujście in 2017 (thousand of tonnes) tonnes) Gdańsk Gdynia -Świnoujście Cargo Thousand of tonnes Thousand of tonnes Thousand of tonnes Coal and coke % % % Ore % % % Other bulk % % % Grain % % % Timber % % % General Cargo % % % Fuels % % % Total % % % The highest tempo of growth (+272%) was recorded in port of Gdynia ( thousand tonnes) in timber handling. As can be read from the table, also port of -Świnoujście showed an upward trend, however timber still remains a cargo group with a negligible share in the total turnover in major Polish ports. In 2017, all of the analyzed ports reported an increase in container handling. The high increase ( TEU) in Poland s leading container port, Gdansk, was influenced by the completed construction of the second berth - T2 in the DCT terminal. 3

4 1.2 Containers In 2017, all of the analyzed ports reported an increase in container handling. The high increase ( TEU) in Poland s leading container port, Gdansk, was influenced by the completed construction of the second berth T2 in the DCT terminal. Table 3. Container handling in the biggest Polish seaports in years (TEU) Gdańsk % Gdynia % % Total The year 2017 turned out to be very positive for Baltic container ports. In the 10 largest container ports in the Baltic Sea Region, 7.7 million TEU were handled, what indicated an almost 9% increase. The Port of Gdansk was the second port in the Baltic Sea in terms of the container handling, while the port of Gdynia was right behind it, with an increase of container throughput by TEU in comparison to Also in port of container handling increased ( TEU). 1.3 Ro-ro ferry transport In 2017 leading Polish ports handled freight units (+9%). Also passenger cars were served in the ferry traffic (-1.32%). Table 4. Ro-ro ferry transport in biggest Polish sea ports in years 2016 and 2017 Cargo Passenger cars Freight units Gdańsk* % % Gdynia % % % % Total % % * as in previous years, this number does not include commercial vehicles 4

5 1.4 Passenger traffic As part of regular passenger traffic 1.88 mln passengers were served in main Polish ports. Port of recorded highest tempo of growth (+4.43%) and served passengers more in regular passenger traffic in comparison to Table 5. Regular passenger traffic in main Polish ports in years (passengers) % Gdynia % Gdańsk % Total % 1.5 Sea cruise traffic The year 2017 brought an increase in the frequency of cruise ships calls to major Polish ports (+24). Despite the fact that the largest number of tourists was served by the port of Gdynia (+6 783), the biggest change in sea cruise traffic took place in the port of Gdansk ( tourists). Table 6. Sea cruise traffic in Polish ports in 2016 and 2017 Tourists Number of calls Gdańsk % Gdynia % Świnoujście % Total % Port Gdynia is allowed to serve the largest cruise ships. In spite of slight decrease in number of cruise ships calls, Port Gdynia was leading port in the number of served passengers. 5

6 Planned investments For the port of Gdynia, core investment is dredging of port basins and port canals and also widening of turning basin. Owing to this investment bigger ships will be allowed to enter the port. The implementation of the investment would be very important, especially for container market. Also, the fairway would be dredged to -17 m. The next stage of works started in November 2017, when the hardening of Gościnne berth was removed. The turning basin should be ready to serve ships in second quarter of Another key investment is the construction of public ferry terminal what will provide comprehensive passenger service, as well as transport of freight units. The construction works would take 2,5-3 years. The construction of new public ferry terminal is necessary investment for the development of Gdynia Karlskrona motorway of the sea. The Port of Gdansk is planning to expand and modernize Oliwskie Quay, where grain transshipments take place. The end of works is planned for third quarter of The Port of Gdansk has recently received funding for the construction of the North Quay in the Outer Port. Due to this investment, Port Gdansk will gain new mooring posts for ships. What is more, new sugar terminal will be built in the Port of Gdansk. In November 2017 the Port of Gdansk Authority and Krajowa Spółka Cukrowa signed a lease contract for the construction of new terminal. New facility will be built near Wiślane Berth. The location will allow loading and unloading of vessels with large capacity. In the port of -Świnoujście works will be conducted to modernise the port infrastructure and to enable the development of intermodal operations in ferry terminal. The beginning of works is planned for mid Also, port -Świnoujście has planned works related to enlarging the LNG terminal with another berth. The completion of works is planned for What is more, berths in the area of Dębicki Canal and Kaszubski Basin will be modernized and adapted to new depth of Świnoujście fairway. Port Monitor is a series of periodic reports regarding the seaports markets in the Baltic Sea, as well as on European and global scale. This reports has been prepared by the Consulting Department at Actia Forum, specializing in market surveys in transport, tourism and environment as well as European projects and business counselling. Actia Forum sp. z o.o. ul. Pułaskiego 8, Gdynia, , 6 Authors Monika Rozmarynowska-Mrozek Consulting Projects Leader, Actia Forum , monika@actiaforum.pl Dr hab. Maciej Matczak Akademia Morska w Gdyni , maciej@actiaforum.pl Ewelina Ziajka Project Assistant, Actia Forum, ewelina@actiaforum.pl

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