Lithuania’s Port of Klaipeda delivered a record-breaking performance in the first quarter of 2025, with its container sector leading the surge.
Container throughput reached 2.2 million TEUs during the first three months of the year—a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This marks the highest quarterly container handling volume in the port’s history.
The European port handled a total of 9.75 million tonnes of cargo in Q1, reflecting a 15% year-on-year increase. Klaipeda Port’s management attributes the strong results to strategic decisions and operational resilience in a dynamic global environment.
“The results of the first quarter confirm that Klaipeda Port is moving in the right direction,” said Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipeda State Seaport Authority. “This growth is not accidental but the outcome of sustained effort, well-calibrated strategy, and adaptability.”
LNG cargo handling also posted a record performance, reaching 100,000 tonnes—an 18% increase over the previous year.
Through the improved performance, Port of Klaipeda further expanded its market share among Baltic ports to over 40%, reinforcing its leadership position in the region.
Significant growth was also recorded in other cargo segments:
- Construction materials and minerals: +62%
- Bulk fertilisers: +92%
- Ro/Ro sector: +7%
- Oil products: +7%
However, a few categories experienced declines:
- Agricultural products: -19%
- Timber and forestry products: -10%
- Liquid fertilisers: -81%
Regarding logistics, most cargo continued to arrive by road (62%), followed by rail (28%), with the remainder transported via sea and pipeline (mainly LNG). Additionally, 12 vessels were repaired by companies operating within the port during the quarter.
Klaipeda’s Q1 2025 performance underscores its growing importance as a logistics hub in the Baltic region, driven by strong container traffic and diversified cargo growth.
