Klaipeda Port 2024: RoRo and Ferry Growth Highlights

By 7 February 20252025 Newsletter week 06
February 7, 2025
  • RoRo Cargo Growth:
    • 16% increase from 2023, reaching 852,000 tonnes.
    • Second-best result in port history, only behind 2021.
  • Ferry Transport Expansion:
    • 1 million tonnes of vehicles transported by ferry.
    • Accounts for 17% of total port cargo.
    • Passenger numbers up 7%, surpassing 381,000
  • Overall Market Position:
    • 39% market share among Baltic ports, up from 36% in 2023.
    • Stronger performance than Tallinn (13.1M tonnes) and all three Latvian ports combined (33.3M tonnes).
  • Port Activity Growth:
    • 5,478 ships handled, a 2% increase from 2023.
    • Ship repairs: 98 projects, including 10 modernisations.

Klaipeda Port solidifies its position as a key Baltic hub, with RoRo and ferry traffic playing a crucial role in its record-breaking year.

Source: Klaipeda Port