In the closed period of the first 4 months of 2021, the Port of Gdynia recorded growth of 6.7%.
According to the port’s press release, this is a very good forecast for the rest of the year. In the analyzed period, the Port of Gdynia recorded growth mainly in the cargo group of Oil and Oil Products +75.8% y/y, Coal +20.8% y/y, General cargo +10.8% y/y, including an increase in container handling to the level of 313 316 TEU, which means an increase of +10.79% y/y.
All the above data, as well as the observed trends, indicate that the ongoing investments, such as deepening the port channel, construction of the Outer Port, construction of the Public Ferry Terminal, as well as investments in storage yards in the western part of the port are justified. The systematic growth that we have observed in the recent history of the Port of Gdynia guarantees that the undertakings carried out and planned will be well used
On the Other Side, The Port of Gdynia Authority S.A., in view of the development of the offshore industry in Poland, may create the offshore wind terminal on the pier of the Outer Port.
According to internal analyses and ongoing PPP model recommendations for building the Outer Port in the Port of Gdynia, the terminal is expected to be located on the pier of the Outer Port. Hence, such infrastructural settings in Poland would maximize the involvement of Polish stakeholders in this endeavor and boost local economic activity (so-called ‘local content’).
From the point of view of the maritime economy, and current ‘Green Deal’ trends, offshore wind energy is a great opportunity for the development of the port, the city, the surrounding region, and Poland as a whole.
The preparation phase of the project is at an advanced stage. If the OWF projects in Poland are to be implemented on time, it is crucial for the Polish government to make a final decision on the location of the offshore wind installation terminal as soon as possible. It is necessary to provide financing and substantive support in the field of obtaining the required approvals and permits.
The project encompasses the construction of a new port pier with new hinterland links (both rail and road connections) where the offshore wind terminal (ca. 30,000 m2) and deepwater container terminal (the main functionality of the new port areas) would be located. The main objective of the project is to ensure the long-term development perspective of the Port of Gdynia.
