Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies

Verslo žinios has ranked Lithuania’s top-performing transport and logistics companies, highlighting the most progress in the sector. We're proud that two members of Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies made the top ten: KN Energies ranked 2nd 🥈, and Klaipeda Stevedoring Company BEGA placed 6th 🚢. Darius Šilenskis, CEO of KN Energies, attributed their success in 2023 to diversification of services, investments in flexibility and efficiency in the liquid energy product terminal segment, a high utilisation rate of the managed LNG infrastructure in Lithuania, and a breakthrough in international LNG projects. 🌍 Laimonas Rimkus, CEO of Klaipeda Stevedoring Company BEGA, shared that their strong performance was driven by increased partner confidence. In 2023, they completed several notable projects, including the transport of Orlen Lietuva's 1,500 t reactor—the largest homogeneous oversized cargo in the port’s history —and other significant shipments. 🔗 Discover the full Verslo žinios article in the comments section. #TransportLogistics #LNG #EnergyIndustry #SuccessStory

📣 Klaipėda Port is among the first 40 regions in Europe selected to participate in the EU-funded project “Pathways2Resilience: Co-developing Pathways Towards Climate Resilient Regions in Europe” (P2R). The project aims to apply a new, transformative approach in its climate adaptation plans, with systemic innovation at its core. 🤝The Port of Klaipėda Authority is participating in the P2R project alongside its partners, including our association. #Pathways2Resilience #EuropeanRegions #EUClimateAction #HorizonEurope

In celebration of #WorldMaritimeDay, the youth of our port city gathered to showcase their passion for maritime culture in the Maritime Brain Battles! 🧠⚓ This event, organized by educational partner The Sea Embassy in cooperation with Robertas Petrauskas, brought together 50 talented students from Klaipėda. Participants displayed impressive knowledge about the sea, maritime history, seafarers, and port life. 🙌 The top teams were honored with awards from members of Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies: WESTERN SHIPYARD GROUP, Klaipeda Stevedoring Company BEGA, KLASCO, and KN Energies. A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped keep the spirit of maritime heritage alive! #MaritimeCulture #Klaipeda #PortLife #LJKKA

Yesterday, the Lithuanian radio programme Lietuvos diena broadcasted live from Klaipėda. Vaidotas Šileika, President of the Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies, was interviewed in the mobile radio studio, where he discussed the situation of several thousand cars purchased by Belarusians and imported from the USA, which are currently stuck in the Port of Klaipėda. During the interview, he also shared insights into this year's cargo trends at the port. 🌊⚓️ 💬 "This year has been one of stability for the Port of Klaipėda, with a few percent growth in cargo, proving that we are on solid ground. It is encouraging to see that the port has already handled nearly 23 million tonnes of cargo this year. The growth in ro-ro cargo, metals, and general cargo is a pleasant surprise, giving us confidence that the Port of Klaipėda will finish 2024 with positive results," Vaidotas Šileika said. 🎧 Listen to the full interview here (in Lithuanian): https://lnkd.in/d8CFCKeZ #KlaipedaPort #CargoTrends #Logistics #Transportation

Today, it's all about celebrating #Klaipėda as it turns 772! 🎉 Let's honour the past, cherish the present, and look forward to the incredible future we're building together! 🚀 Happy birthday, Klaipėda! 🎂 #klaipeda #lithuania

📢 The Lithuanian transport industry is concerned about information in the public domain indicating that the Government has refused to allow Lithuania to delegate the EU Commissioner for Transport. Therefore, transport associations, including our Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies, have united in appealing to the Heads of State not to lose this opportunity. 🧷 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5hihXZH

🌊⚓️ On the eve of the Sea Festival, representatives of the maritime and port community who work for the sea and the port were honoured on Thursday at the Albatross Monument in Smiltyne. We are proud to announce that many employees of our Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies members also received awards. Congratulations toall! 🎉👏 🏅 Kornelijus Kerpė, Technical Director of Klaipėdos konteinerių terminalas, was awarded the Honorary Badge of the Maritime Transport Worker of the Republic of Lithuania. This recognition applauds his longstanding dedication to advancing maritime transport through modernization and innovative technologies. 📜 Karolis Kuzmarskis, Commercial Director of Klaipėda Sea Cargo Company Klaipeda Stevedoring Company BEGA, received a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Transport and Communications, Marius Skuodis. 📜 Edvinas Juodis, Head of the Container terminal at Klaipėdos konteinerių terminalas, Mantas Kiudelis, Head of the Production Department at Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal, and Justas Zubė, Head of the Container Repair Group at Klaipedos Smelte Container Terminal, were honored with letters of appreciation from Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipėdos uostas/Port of Klaipėda Authority. Moreover, during the ceremony, viewing binoculars were unveiled on the newly reconstructed south pier of the Port of Klaipėda. 🔭 This generous contribution was made by Klaipėda Container Terminal, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.🎊 #SeaFestival #MaritimeCommunity #PortOfKlaipėda

🌊⚓️Last Friday, the Association of Lithuanian Stevedoring Companies hosted a press breakfast, providing insights into Klaipėda Port's preliminary cargo handling results for the first half of the year. In H1 2024, Klaipėda Port successfully handled 16.35 million tonnes of cargo, marking a slight increase of 68,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year (16.282 million tonnes), as reported by the Association. This performance signifies a potential turnaround following two years of decline. 💬 "We are witnessing a clear stabilization in cargo volumes, suggesting a promising trend towards growth," Vaidotas Šileika, the president of the Association, shared during the press briefing in Klaipėda. Julius Kirsis, CEO of the Malkų įlankos terminalas, UAB, also noted early indications of a robust grain harvest this year. The initial batches of grain arriving at the port demonstrate promising quality. Kiršis estimates that Lithuania's overall harvest, encompassing pulses and oilseed rape, could reach approximately 8 million tonnes, with about half potentially passing through Klaipėda. 🧷For detailed insights on Klaipėda Port's performance in H1, visit: 🟣 https://lnkd.in/dPHjsfpd 🟣 https://lnkd.in/dQ48xAdm 🟣 https://lnkd.in/dTzeeUBw 🟣https://lnkd.in/dnMDgPZj 🟣https://lnkd.in/dwYiDHar #KlaipėdaPort #CargoHandling

Our association member, company Western Stevedoring, successfully managed the loading processes for the third synchronous condenser, essential for Lithuania's synchronization with the European electricity networks. 🛠 Upon receiving this exceptional cargo from Rotterdam in Klaipėda, special preparations were made at Western Stevedoring's quayside. The loading process utilized cranes both on the ship and within the Western Shipyard territory, along with equipment from external partners. The transporter for the synchronous condenser was assembled on-site, as were the required railway track structures. 🔁 After the cargo reached its destination via the specially constructed railway, the compensator's transportation equipment returned to the Western Stevedoring terminal in Klaipėda, was reloaded onto the vessel, and transported back to Germany. 👏 Congratulations on the successful completion of this crucial task! #Lithuania #EnergyIndependence #Stevedoring #Logistics #KlaipedaPort

Celebrating Lithuanian Statehood and King Mindaugas Day! 👑 Today we honor our rich history with the coronation of King Mindaugas in 1253, a moment that symbolizes the unity and strength of our nation. Let the Lithuanian flags wave proudly across the globe, and may the melodies of our national anthem 🎶fill the hearts of Lithuanians everywhere! 💛💚❤️ #LithuanianStatehoodDay #KingMindaugasDay #NationalAnthem