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PLGDN Gdansk Port
Gdansk Port is the seaport of Gdansk, in the city of Gdanskin Poland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is PLGDN.

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Port Code

PLGDN

Name

Gdansk

Country / Region

Poland

City

Gdansk

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

54.3781500

Longitude

18.6757500

Est. Unit Price

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Gdansk Port Overview

Gdansk Port (UN/LOCODE: PLGDN) is a major Polish seaport on the southern Baltic coast, located at the mouth of the Vistula River. It combines an inner port along the Martwa Wisla and Port Channel with the outer Northern Port on the Gulf of Gdansk. This layout supports container, general cargo, dry and liquid bulk, ferry, Ro-Ro and energy-sector operations. The port is positioned for Baltic–European hinterland distribution and international Far East-related container movements. It is reported as ice-free year-round, while vessel acceptance, cargo windows and inland delivery arrangements remain dependent on the selected terminal, shipping line and current operating conditions. Our service team can coordinate booking, export documentation, terminal instructions and onward road or rail planning for PLGDN shipments.

Item	Recorded information
Port code	PLGDN
Country / city	Poland / Gdansk
Coordinates	54.3781500° N, 18.6757500° E
Port structure	Inner Port and outer Northern Port
Reference operating figures	Approx. 17,781,000 tonnes and 185,661 TEU annually; maximum recorded vessel length 400 m, draught 15 m and deadweight 214,733 t

The figures above are taken from the supplied PLGDN port record. Actual terminal limits and current statistics must be reconfirmed before shipment execution.

Key Logistics Highlights

Multi-purpose Baltic gatewayContainer, Ro-Ro, ferry, general cargo, grain, fertiliser, lumber, ore, steel and energy-related cargo can be handled across the port complex.

Two operating environmentsInner-port facilities and the Northern Port have different access, berth and cargo-handling conditions; terminal identification is essential at booking stage.

Container and bulk capabilityThe port record identifies container facilities alongside dry bulk, liquid bulk, coal, fuel, crude oil and LPG-related infrastructure.

European hinterland rolePLGDN is suitable for distribution into Poland and wider Central and Northern Europe, subject to the confirmed inland routing and delivery point.

Large-vessel profileRecorded maximum vessel parameters indicate deep-sea capability, but the nominated service and terminal acceptance remain controlling factors for each shipment.

Facilities & Services

Container operations: Container handling and storage facilities support international services, including Far East-related trade. The exact terminal, cut-off and equipment allocation must be confirmed against the booking.
General and project cargo: Inner-port quays and specialised equipment support steel, lumber, ore, machinery, fertilisers and other breakbulk or bulk commodities.
Dry and liquid bulk: Facilities described in the port record include sulphur, phosphates, grain, coal, crude oil, heating oils, fuels and LPG-related handling. Cargo compatibility and safety documentation require advance review.
Ro-Ro and ferry services: Ferry terminals and Ro-Ro capability may support rolling cargo, vehicles and accompanied or unaccompanied units, subject to the selected operator’s acceptance rules.
Storage and free-zone functions: Storage areas and a Port Free Zone are identified near the inner-port entrance. Customs status, permitted activities and availability should be checked for the specific cargo.
Inland distribution: Road and rail options can be planned as part of a door-to-door movement; terminal appointments, vehicle restrictions, equipment availability and delivery-slot rules may affect execution.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Trade directions: PLGDN is relevant to Baltic, Northern European and wider European distribution, as well as container flows connected with Asian and Far East trade. The actual routing depends on the carrier, service string and transshipment plan.
Connection planning: Shipments may move through direct or transshipment arrangements selected by the carrier. Our service team checks the confirmed port rotation rather than assuming a direct sailing or fixed frequency.
Transit-time controls: Total lead time includes booking acceptance, origin cut-off, ocean transit, terminal release, customs processing and inland delivery. Weather, berth congestion, equipment shortages, blank sailings and border or road restrictions may extend the schedule.
Planning method: For time-sensitive cargo, we recommend comparing at least one alternative sailing or inland gateway and reserving additional buffer between vessel arrival and final delivery.

No fixed transit time or sailing frequency is promised here. The confirmed carrier schedule, terminal notice and inland quotation govern the shipment plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The port serves Gdansk and the wider Polish market, with onward road and rail distribution into Central and Northern Europe subject to the final delivery location.
Industrial cargo: Steel products, lumber, ore, machinery, project cargo and other general cargo are suited to the port’s multi-purpose profile.
Agricultural and chemical cargo: Grain, fertilisers, sulphur and phosphates are among the cargo categories identified for specialised handling.
Energy cargo: Crude oil, heating oils, fuels, coal and LPG-related movements require terminal-specific acceptance, safety controls and advance documentation.
Unitised cargo: Containers, Ro-Ro units, vehicles and ferry-related cargo can be planned through the applicable operator, with dimensions, weight, securing and hazardous-goods status checked before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off discipline: Shipping-line and terminal cut-offs are service-specific and may differ for empty-container release, laden gate-in, VGM, documentation and hazardous cargo. Our team obtains the operative cut-off in writing and builds a contingency plan.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, package details and emergency contact before booking. Acceptance, segregation and documentation must follow the carrier, terminal and applicable IMDG requirements.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs data and any licences must be consistent. Customs or terminal inspection can require unpacking, photographs, attendance and additional time.
Inland delivery: Confirm container dimensions, gross weight, axle distribution, delivery address, unloading equipment, appointment windows and any road restrictions. Oversize, overweight, reefer or tank movements require route and equipment validation before dispatch.

Practical Shipping Tips

State PLGDN together with the intended terminal or service type in the request. This prevents confusion between container, ferry, bulk and general-cargo operations.
Send cargo details early: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, volume, stackability, temperature requirement and dangerous-goods status.
For export containers, align booking confirmation, empty release, VGM, customs declaration and terminal gate-in timing. Do not rely on a generic port cut-off.
For bulk, project or Ro-Ro cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, lashing information, vehicle dimensions and loading sequence so the terminal can assess handling feasibility.
For inland delivery, our service team can compare road and rail options, but the final quotation should reflect terminal fees, customs status, waiting time, equipment type and any special permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PLGDN suitable for container imports and exports?Yes. The supplied port record identifies container handling and storage facilities serving international and Far East-related trade. The exact carrier, terminal, equipment and sailing must be confirmed for each booking.

Can one PLGDN booking cover different cargo terminals?No assumption should be made. Gdansk includes inner-port and Northern Port facilities with different cargo functions. Our service team first matches the commodity and equipment to the nominated terminal and operator.

What information is needed for dangerous goods?Provide the complete IMDG description, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packaging and marine-pollutant status. Carrier and terminal approval should be obtained before the cargo is dispatched.

How can delivery delays after vessel arrival be reduced?Pre-clear the documents where possible, verify release conditions, arrange the inland unit and delivery appointment in advance, and keep buffer time for inspection, terminal congestion and road restrictions.

Can the service team arrange inland transport from Gdansk?Our service team can coordinate a road or rail quotation based on the final destination, container or cargo dimensions, customs status and delivery requirements. Availability and price are confirmed case by case.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port structure and operating figures in this module are based primarily on the supplied PLGDN port record. Descriptions of cargo categories and facilities are likewise limited to that record and operationally qualified where conditions can change.

For current port notices, terminal arrangements and port-level verification, consult the official Port of Gdansk authority domain: portgdansk.pl.

For current Polish statistical and customs requirements, the relevant official government domains include stat.gov.pl and podatki.gov.pl. These domains are provided for authority-level verification; current schedules, terminal acceptance, customs decisions, charges and inland conditions must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Data boundary: no fixed carrier, sailing frequency, transit time, tariff, terminal opening hour or live congestion status is inferred without shipment-specific confirmation.