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Deep-water port
Entrance channel depth -15 m
Port channel depth -13 -14.5 m
The port is capable of accepting large-tonnage vessels:
dry-cargo vessels up to 80,000 DWT
tankers up to 150,000 DWT.
Reliable
Ice-free port ensuring uninterrupted cargo handling and navigation
Efficient
Port annual capacity over 40 mln. tons of various types of cargo
Forward looking
Planning the construction of a 17.5 m deep-water avant-port
Advantages of the Port of Klaipėda
Competitive
The port of Klaipėda rapidly adjusts to market changes, handles different types of cargo at the specialized terminals, applies flexible dues and charges, renders the highest-quality services, and operates round-the-clock. Klaipėda is the leader among the Eastern Baltic ports in terms of cargo-handling turnover.
Deep-water port
Entrance channel depth -15 m
Port channel depth -13 -14.5 m
The port is capable of accepting large-tonnage vessels:
dry-cargo vessels up to 80,000 DWT
tankers up to 150,000 DWT.
Reliable
Ice-free port ensuring uninterrupted cargo handling and navigation
Efficient
Port annual capacity over 40 mln. tons of various types of cargo
Forward looking
Planning the construction of a 17.5 m deep-water avant-port
Advantages of the Port of Klaipėda
Competitive
The port of Klaipėda rapidly adjusts to market changes, handles different types of cargo at the specialized terminals, applies flexible dues and charges, renders the highest-quality services, and operates round-the-clock. Klaipėda is the leader among the Eastern Baltic ports in terms of cargo-handling turnover.
Crossroad of transport corridors
As the port of Klaipėda is situated at the crossroad of two international transport corridors, it acts as a bridge between the markets of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Asian region on the one hand, and the European Union and other markets on the other hand.
Of all the Eastern Baltic ports, it is located closest to the West, i.e. to the ports of Northern Europe and Southern Scandinavia.
Intermodal
The port of Klaipėda is the leader among the ports of the Baltic States in terms of container handling. Its well-coordinated operations of sea and hinterland transport, the free economic zone, the EU short-sea shipping network, and the wide-range of logistics and industrial service providers ensure smooth intermodal transportation.
Ice-free
Unlike the ports located to the north, the port of Klaipėda remains ice-free even during the coldest winters and thus guarantees uninterrupted navigation and stevedoring works.
Deep-water
The depth of the entrance channel is 15 m. The depth of the inner internal channel is 13–14.5 m. The port is capable of accepting large-tonnage vessels: dry-cargo vessels up to 80,000 DWT, and tankers up to 150,000 DWT.
Safe and reliable
At the terminals of Klaipėda State Seaport, as well as within the port territory and the port waters, the requirements set forth in the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS Code), Regulation No. 725/2004 and Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council have been implemented. The terminals of the port of Klaipėda operate in compliance with the ISO 9000 and 14000 standards.
As the port of Klaipėda is situated at the crossroad of two international transport corridors, it acts as a bridge between the markets of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Asian region on the one hand, and the European Union and other markets on the other hand.
Of all the Eastern Baltic ports, it is located closest to the West, i.e. to the ports of Northern Europe and Southern Scandinavia.
Intermodal
The port of Klaipėda is the leader among the ports of the Baltic States in terms of container handling. Its well-coordinated operations of sea and hinterland transport, the free economic zone, the EU short-sea shipping network, and the wide-range of logistics and industrial service providers ensure smooth intermodal transportation.
Ice-free
Unlike the ports located to the north, the port of Klaipėda remains ice-free even during the coldest winters and thus guarantees uninterrupted navigation and stevedoring works.
Deep-water
The depth of the entrance channel is 15 m. The depth of the inner internal channel is 13–14.5 m. The port is capable of accepting large-tonnage vessels: dry-cargo vessels up to 80,000 DWT, and tankers up to 150,000 DWT.
Safe and reliable
At the terminals of Klaipėda State Seaport, as well as within the port territory and the port waters, the requirements set forth in the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS Code), Regulation No. 725/2004 and Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council have been implemented. The terminals of the port of Klaipėda operate in compliance with the ISO 9000 and 14000 standards.
