THE SOUTHPORT EXPANSION PROJECT OPENS NEW PROSPECTS FOR LITHUANIAN INDUSTRY
The aim of the development of the Southport is to allow for the expansion of cargo handling terminals with the possibility to provide additional value-added services and accommodate BALTMAX vessels of maximum parameters, i.e. up to 400 m in length (LOA), up to 61.5 m in beam, up to 15.5 m in maximum draught. The development will be implemented in two phases, with the planned water depth reaching up to 15.5 m in the first phase and 17 m in the second phase.
Parameters of the new development
A new container terminal will be built on a newly created 100 ha area and marine engineering industry activities will be carried out.
PROGRESS
- Technical feasibility, navigational and market studies
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the infrastructure
- Engineering geological and geotechnical investigations
- Design of the southern port gates and obtaining a construction permit
- Communication with potential investors
- Preparation of design proposals for the development of the Southport.
- Obtaining a construction permit for the Southport development
- Tender for the Southport construction works
- Construction of the southern port gates
- Design of the coastal protection breakwater (Alksnynė) on the Curonian Spit side
- Tender for the coastal protection breakwater (Alksnynė) on the Curonian Spit side construction works
- Design of the Curonian Spit coastal protection wall
- Preparation of tender documentation for the selection of an operator for the new port area
- Tender for the selection of an operator for the new port area
- Signing of the agreement with the operator of the new port area – May 2027
- Construction of the Southport – 2027–2028
- Construction of the Curonian Spit coastal protection wall – 2027–2028
- Construction of the coastal protection breakwater (Alksnynė) on the Curonian Spit side – 2027–2028
KLAIPĖDA STATE SEAPORT SOUTHERN PART DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TENANT SELECTION PROCEDURE CONDUCTED BY COMPETITIVE DIALOGUE
Prospective Participants are invited to submit their Applications and Initial Proposals until 1:00 PM (Lithuanian time) 15 January 2027 through the DealLink platform, accessible via the following links: tender notice and tender documents.
The contact persons for information regarding the Tender:
- Port Authority: Virginija Ketlerienė, v.ketleriene@nullport.lt; +370 637 41663
- Transaction advisor: Indrė Lisauskaitė, Indre.Lisauskaite@nullparthenon.ey.com, +370 682 00665
TENDER ANNOUNCED FOR THE SOUTHPORT CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Procurement of construction works for the development of the Southport at the Port of Klaipėda through an international negotiated procedure. Procurement information and tender documents.
LOCATION
Legal Framework
The Law on the Implementation of the Southport Development Project of Klaipėda State Seaport (adopted on 14 July 2026 and entered into force on 1 August 2026) stipulates that the urgent implementation of the project is of exceptional national importance for ensuring the economic growth, competitiveness and national security interests of the Republic of Lithuania.
Hinterland connectivity
- Southern bypass connecting Southport with highway A1
- Dedicated railway station serving Southport
Investments
The preliminary infrastructure investment is estimated at €600 million.
