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PLGDY Gdynia Port
Gdynia Port is the major seaport of Gdynia, in the city of Gdyniain Poland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is PLGDY.

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Port Code

PLGDY

Name

Gdynia

Country / Region

Poland

City

Gdynia

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

54.5320500

Longitude

18.5264000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Gdynia Port (PLGDY) Overview

Gdynia is a seaport on the north-western coast of the Bay of Gdansk, Poland. It is an artificial, breakwater-protected port with year-round shipping access described in the supplied port record as free of ice and tides. The port is positioned as a Baltic gateway for containerised, general, dry bulk, liquid bulk, grain, coal and vehicle cargo. Its quay areas have road and rail connections, making the port suitable for multimodal cargo planning into Poland and the wider Central and Northern European hinterland. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, export documentation, terminal handover, customs arrangements and inland delivery, with final cut-offs, routing and equipment subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

UN/LOCODEPLGDY

Country / CityPoland / Gdynia

Coordinates54.5320500, 18.5264000

Reference indicator	Value in supplied port data
Annual cargo volume	Approximately 15,500,000 tonnes
Annual container volume	Approximately 610,000 TEU
Recorded maximum vessel length	347 m
Recorded maximum draught	12.8 m

The figures above are reproduced from the supplied PLGDY port master data and should be checked against current port, terminal and carrier confirmations before operational decisions.

Key Logistics Highlights

Multicargo Baltic seaport: The supplied port profile covers containers, general cargo, dry and liquid cargoes, grain, coal and vehicles.
Multimodal potential: Rail and road connections support inland distribution planning beyond the immediate Gdynia area.
Protected port setting: Breakwater protection and the stated year-round navigation profile can support regular planning, while weather and terminal conditions remain subject to confirmation.
Container relevance: Gdynia is identified in the supplied data as handling the largest number of containers per year in Poland; current allocation and equipment availability must still be checked per sailing.
Large-vessel capability indicator: The supplied record lists a maximum recorded vessel length of 347 m and draught of 12.8 m, not a guaranteed acceptance limit for every berth or sailing.

Facilities & Services

Container handling

Container export, import, transshipment and inland repositioning can be arranged subject to the selected carrier, terminal window, equipment type and yard acceptance.

General and project cargo

Breakbulk, heavy-lift, out-of-gauge and vehicle movements require prior review of dimensions, lifting method, stowage plan and terminal handling capability.

Dry and liquid bulk

Grain, coal and liquid cargo operations normally require cargo-specific documentation, approved equipment, safety declarations and advance terminal coordination.

Yard and inspection coordination

Our service team can coordinate terminal appointments, customs inspection attendance, seal control, cargo release and storage-risk monitoring.

Rail and road collection

Rail and truck options may be planned for inland delivery. Driver, chassis, axle-weight, delivery-slot and equipment restrictions should be confirmed before dispatch.

Documentation support

We support shipping instructions, commercial documents, customs data, dangerous-goods paperwork and delivery-order coordination according to the shipment profile.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Asia–Baltic cargo: Ocean cargo from Asia may be planned through the carrier services and transshipment combinations available at the time of booking. Direct-port status, transshipment ports and sailing frequency must be confirmed for each quotation.
European feeder and short-sea links: Gdynia may be connected with other Baltic, North Sea and continental European ports through carrier-specific feeder or short-sea networks; coverage is subject to schedule changes.
Inland distribution: Cargo can be assessed for delivery by road or rail into Poland and neighbouring markets. The best option depends on final destination, cargo weight, equipment availability and delivery appointment.
Transit-time variables: Ocean schedule reliability, transshipment connection, port congestion, customs inspection, terminal cut-offs, winter conditions, road restrictions and rail capacity can all affect the final lead time.
Our planning method: Our service team provides a routing estimate only after checking the current carrier schedule, port pair, cargo type, container availability and inland destination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland

Gdynia primarily serves northern Poland and can be considered for inland distribution to other Polish regions, subject to road, rail, delivery-slot and cost comparisons.

Containerised commodities

Typical planning scenarios include manufactured goods, consumer products, machinery, components, retail cargo and temperature-sensitive shipments where equipment is available.

Bulk and industrial cargo

The supplied profile identifies grain, coal, dry bulk and liquid cargo as relevant cargo groups. Cargo-specific terminal acceptance and safety documentation are essential.

Vehicles and general cargo

Vehicles, project cargo and other non-containerised shipments need advance checks on dimensions, securing, handling sequence, insurance and inland permits.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal gate-in window and port security requirements can differ. Our service team verifies the applicable deadlines on the booking confirmation rather than relying on a standard timetable.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency-contact information before booking. Acceptance depends on carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and customs data should be consistent. Customs inspection, documentary review or cargo release holds may extend dwell time.
Inland delivery: Confirm container gross weight, cargo dimensions, delivery address, unloading conditions, chassis requirements and any road or rail restrictions before arranging collection.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile early, including commodity, HS classification, package count, gross weight, dimensions, temperature requirements and whether the shipment is hazardous or out-of-gauge.
Request a schedule comparison that separates ocean transit, transshipment exposure, terminal dwell and inland delivery. Do not treat the carrier’s port-to-port transit time as the complete door-to-door lead time.
For peak periods or tight delivery windows, our service team can review alternative sailing dates, equipment types, inland modes and nearby Baltic routing options, with feasibility confirmed case by case.
Use export-grade packing, clear marks and verified weights. For machinery, vehicles and project cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, centre of gravity and securing requirements before the terminal plan is finalised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PLGDY suitable for container exports to Poland?

Yes, Gdynia is a container-relevant Baltic seaport and the supplied data identifies approximately 610,000 TEU annually. The appropriate carrier service, equipment availability, terminal cut-off and inland delivery plan must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Can our cargo move from Gdynia by rail?

The supplied port profile states that the quays have rail and road connections. Our service team can compare rail and truck delivery according to destination, cargo weight, schedule, equipment and current capacity; availability is not automatic for every booking.

What information is needed for dangerous goods booking?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and any applicable temperature or flash-point information. Carrier and terminal approval should be obtained before cargo delivery.

What commonly causes a Gdynia shipment to miss its planned departure?

Typical causes include late shipping instructions or VGM, missing dangerous-goods approval, incorrect customs data, late terminal gate-in, unavailable equipment, inspection holds and inland delivery constraints. Our team checks these milestones against the live booking instructions.

Are the published vessel dimensions guaranteed for every call?

No. The 347 m maximum length and 12.8 m maximum draught are indicators recorded in the supplied port data. Actual acceptance depends on berth, vessel, navigation, cargo, terminal and current operating conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, cargo indicators and vessel-dimension indicators are taken from the supplied PLGDY port master data. Operational descriptions are limited to port characteristics and logistics practices applicable to the stated Gdynia seaport profile; carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, customs decisions, charges and transit times require live confirmation.

For current port information and operational cross-checking, our service team recommends consulting the official port domain port.gdynia.pl. National statistical context may be checked through Poland’s official statistics domain stat.gov.pl. These domains are reference sources only; the applicable booking, terminal and regulatory instructions remain shipment-specific.

Data boundary: figures are not presented as a live tariff, guaranteed vessel limit, confirmed sailing schedule or binding customs interpretation. Final arrangements should be validated by the carrier, terminal, customs authority and inland operator involved in the shipment.