While Mediterranean and North European small-tonnage markets were demonstrating signs of the traditional pre-Christmas rally in early December, owners’ hopes for further growth have faded this week.
The November cargo turnover has been the highest at the port of Klaipeda since January 2022. Thus, the overall cargo handling reached 4.6 million t in November 2025, exceeding the October outcome by 22% or 832,000 t.
Liepaja SEZ’s November cargo turnover appeared the highest this year. The stevedoring companies all together handled a total of 680,000 t of cargo, exceeding the October turnover by 127,000 t.
The Baltic & Continent coaster market remains somewhat buoyant, which market participants attribute to the traditional upturn ahead of the Christmas holidays in Europe. The market is mainly driven by grain cargoes, while the tonnage list stays limited.