According to data from the Polish Central Statistical Office, in 2020, the total cargo volume handled by Polish ports reached 93.3 million tonnes, which was a 2.2% decrease compared to the previous year.
The largest Polish seaport is Gdańsk, located on the Baltic Sea, which handled 47.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2020. This represented a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year.
The second-largest Polish seaport is Szczecin-Świnoujście, also located on the Baltic Sea, which handled 23.9 million tonnes of cargo in 2020. This represented a 4.4% decrease compared to the previous year.
In 2020, the total number of ships calling at Polish ports was 8,595, which was a 7.4% decrease compared to the previous year.
The Polish shipping industry plays an important role in the country’s economy, employing over 20,000 people and contributing around 1.5% to the country’s GDP.
Poland is a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping. As such, Poland participates in the development of international regulations and standards for shipping and maritime safety.