Following our previous update, extreme weather conditions continue to affect the port of Gdansk, with accumulated snow and ice as well as very low temperatures in the past weeks. This has led to restrictions at the terminal both for the landside and waterside operations.

On the landside operations, frozen equipment, together with snow and ice on the roads and railways, are restricting the delivery and collection of cargo. Truck slots are limited and fully booked, and trains are being delayed or cancelled. Waterside cargo operations are limited with reduced container moves per hour due to heavy snowfall and frozen equipment.

The combined effects of slow operations on the waterside and restrictions in evacuating the containers on the landside, have led to reduced the yard opening times, from the usual 7 days to now 5 days prior vessel ETA. This decision comes from the Baltic Hub Terminal Gdansk from and is meant to safeguard the terminal’s operability and ensure continuity of service. The Yard Opening Time is communicated on vessel basis on the Baltic Hub Terminal Website, where the terminal is also announcing additional information and updates on the restriction in slots.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation at this time. Our teams are working hard to minimise the impact on your supply chain and will communicate any new developments as soon as possible.
Source: Maersk