In 2019, a record 52 million tons of goods were handled in Gdansk and nearly 24 million went through Gdynia, according to Cresa. Thanks to its strong performance in the first quarter of 2020, Gdańsk came second in the ranking of Baltic seaports in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is due to the versatility of seaports which are diversifying freight groups. The seaports of Gdańsk and Gdynia will see their freight volume hit new records as a result of further extensions and upgrades. The potential of the seaports of Gdańsk and Gdynia will significantly increase following the completion of the PLN 2.6bn redevelopment program of rail infrastructure by PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. that will improve rail access to the ports, increase the volume of cargo transported by rail and facilitate the dispatch of heavier and longer trains. This will increase the cost effectiveness and competitiveness of rail services over road transport. The project foresees the replacement of 187 km of tracks and 577 railroad switches, upgrades to 15 road and rail crossings, construction and extension of the Local Signalling Centres, new overhead lines, construction of four bridges, four flyovers and 23 culverts. Completion is scheduled for late 2021, according to Cresa. Rail projects worth a total of PLN 6bn in the Pomeranian region will undoubtedly improve the transportation capacity of the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor and accelerate road and rail projects in other parts of the country.
