{"id":5388,"date":"2026-04-19T15:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polagent.com\/poradniki\/agency-services-at-the-ports-of-szczecin-swinoujscie-and-police-specific-features-challenges-and-procedures\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T02:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:15:59","slug":"agency-services-at-the-ports-of-szczecin-swinoujscie-and-police-specific-features-challenges-and-procedures","status":"publish","type":"baza-wiedzy","link":"https:\/\/polagent.com\/en\/guides\/agency-services-at-the-ports-of-szczecin-swinoujscie-and-police-specific-features-challenges-and-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Agency services at the ports of Szczecin, \u015awinouj\u015bcie and Police \u2013 specific features, challenges and procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776603348325{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;lead-text&#8221;]The Szczecin\u2013\u015awinouj\u015bcie port complex is one of the key logistics hubs in the southern Baltic Sea. Although both ports operate under a single management body, their operational characteristics, navigational conditions and procedural requirements differ significantly. For shipowners and logistics operators, this means that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/polagent.com\/en\/services\/maritime-agency\/\">agency services<\/a><\/strong> must be precisely coordinated; at POL-AGENT, we provide these services based on our many years of experience and excellent knowledge of local port conditions.<br \/>\nTranslated with DeepL.com (free version)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;Port characteristics \u2013 different operating environments&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776605645387{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The port of \u015awinouj\u015bcie serves as an outer harbour, directly accessible from the Baltic Sea. Its greatest advantage is the absence of restrictions associated with inland waterway navigation \u2013 ships enter directly from the sea, which allows for the handling of larger vessels and reduces operational time.<\/p>\n<p>The port of Szczecin, on the other hand, is a river port (inland-sea port), situated approximately 60 km inland. This means that vessels must pass through the \u015awinouj\u015bcie\u2013Szczecin fairway, which imposes additional navigational and operational restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Nor should we overlook the role played by the Port of Police, which operates primarily as an industrial port, handling mainly the transport of raw materials and chemical products. Cooperation with Grupa Azoty Zak\u0142ady Chemiczne Police plays a key role here, as the company uses the port to import raw materials (such as phosphates and ammonia) and to export finished fertilisers and other chemical products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;three-ports-row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;port-card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"port-icon blue\">\u2693<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"port-title blue\">\u015awinouj\u015bcie<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"port-list\">\n<li>direct access from the sea<\/li>\n<li>shorter operation time<\/li>\n<li>handling larger vessels<\/li>\n<li>greater flexibility from ETA<\/li>\n<li>better sailing conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"port-bottom blue\">Ideal for larger organisations<br \/>\n\u2013 <strong>speed and accessibility<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;port-card&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"port-icon blue\">\ud83d\udea2<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"port-title blue\">Szczecin<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"port-list\">\n<li>60 km waterway<\/li>\n<li>greater operational complexity<\/li>\n<li>draft restrictions<\/li>\n<li>the need to plan the transition<\/li>\n<li>regulated traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"port-bottom blue\">Greater handling capacity<br \/>\n<strong>\u2013 requires planning<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;port-card&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"port-icon green\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"port-title green\">Police<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"port-list\">\n<li>industrial port<\/li>\n<li>handling of raw materials and chemicals<\/li>\n<li>cooperation with Grupa Azoty<\/li>\n<li>imports (phosphates, ammonia)<\/li>\n<li>fertiliser exports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"port-bottom green\">Chemical specialisation<br \/>\n\u2013 <strong>dedicated operations<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;The \u015awinouj\u015bcie\u2013Szczecin waterway \u2013 a key component of the system&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776720089899{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;stat-box&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.stat-box&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong>12,5 m<\/strong><br \/>\ntrack depth<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;stat-box&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>67.13 km<\/strong><br \/>\nin length[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;stat-box&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.stat-box&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong>up to 80,000 DWT<\/strong><br \/>\nPanamax-class vessels<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776605661671{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The most important factor determining ship handling in Szczecin and Police is the fairway linking the group of ports situated on the Oder. Between 2019 and 2022, it was dredged to a depth of <strong>12.5 metres over a stretch of approximately 62 km<\/strong>, which has significantly improved access to the ports of Szczecin and Police for larger vessels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776602882217{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5384&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The project was carried out by a Belgian-Dutch consortium on behalf of the Maritime Authority.<br \/>\n<strong>The project was handled on the agency side by the POL-AGENT Szczecin office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to this investment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the maximum draught for vessels in Szczecin has increased to 11 m (fw),<\/li>\n<li>it is possible to handle PANAMAX-class vessels with a significantly higher deadweight tonnage (approximately 60,000\u201380,000 DWT),<\/li>\n<li>the need for lightening (the partial unloading of cargo to reduce the ship\u2019s draught) in \u015awinouj\u015bcie prior to entering Szczecin has been reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rtl_reverse=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Given the specific nature of our river ports, the agent must take the following into account:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea2draft restrictions depending on current hydro-meteorological conditions<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf26\ufe0fweather conditions on the Szczecin Lagoon (wind strength\/water level)<\/p>\n<p>\u2693current navigational restrictions in force on the fairway and in ports<\/p>\n<p>This entails close cooperation with the services responsible for coordinating vessel traffic in ports \u2013 harbour master\u2019s offices, VTS, pilots and towage companies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5385&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; text=&#8221;Transition time and operational planning&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776605680984{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;highlight-box&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The vessel&#8217;s transit from \u015awinouj\u015bcie to Szczecin usually lasts <strong>4\u20135 hours<\/strong>, depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the size of the ship,<\/li>\n<li>weather conditions,<\/li>\n<li>traffic volume on the waterway.<\/li>\n<li>the ship\u2019s destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When authorising a vessel to enter the port, the agent, in consultation with the duty services, must take into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>loading\/unloading point<\/li>\n<li>determine whether the transhipment terminal and the vessel are ready to carry out the aforementioned operation<\/li>\n<li>Please provide an approximate duration of the loading operation, including start and end times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This activity is referred to as &#8216;<strong>prospects<\/strong>&#8216; and is one of the most critical duties supervised and performed by the agent<\/p>\n<p>It affects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>traffic flow in the port<\/li>\n<li>ship-handling costs<\/li>\n<li>The schedule for all parties involved in cargo operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;Notification of ships \u2013 procedural differences&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776603433832{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;]The pre-arrival notification process is similar in both ports in terms of formalities, but differs in practice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776611509911{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>\u015awinouj\u015bcie<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a shorter time frame for notifications,<\/li>\n<li>fewer operational variables,<\/li>\n<li>greater flexibility regarding changes to estimated arrival times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Szczecin<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the need for earlier and more detailed notification,<\/li>\n<li>taking into account:\n<ul>\n<li>traffic on the waterway,<\/li>\n<li>the availability of pilot boats and tugs,<\/li>\n<li>draft restrictions,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>the increased importance of ETA updates (<u>Estimated Time of Arrival)<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5386&#8243; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776611519496{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In practice, this means that agency operations in Szczecin are more complex and require constant monitoring of the operational situation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776611558359{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_cta txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; add_button=&#8221;right&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;warning&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;stm-arrow-next&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; btn_add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; h2=&#8221;Do you need a quote for shipping agency services in Szczecin, Police or \u015awinouj\u015bcie?&#8221; h4=&#8221;We also operate in the ports of Gdynia and Gda\u0144sk.&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Contact Us&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpolagent.com%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|&#8221;]Our shipping agents are experienced professionals who will look after your fleet\u2019s interests, efficiently navigating local procedures and legal requirements[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Challenges in agency services&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776604042830{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Navigation restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Szczecin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>limited draught,<\/li>\n<li>a narrow waterway,<\/li>\n<li>traffic controlled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u015awinouj\u015bcie:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>greater manoeuvrability,<\/li>\n<li>better conditions for large vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Coordination of multiple entities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Szczecin, an agent must synchronise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pilotage (entry and fairway transit)<\/li>\n<li>tugboats in two ports,<\/li>\n<li>terminals,<\/li>\n<li>port authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A key benefit for shipowners is access to our in-house <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/polagent.com\/en\/services\/customs-agency\/\">customs agency<\/a><\/strong>, which reduces clearance times to a minimum[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Time management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any delay on the waterway has a direct impact on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>time of arrival at the port,<\/li>\n<li>accessibility of the waterfront,<\/li>\n<li>the ship&#8217;s operating costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading css=&#8221;&#8221; text=&#8221;Summary&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776605713236{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Operating as an agent within the Szczecin\u2013\u015awinouj\u015bcie port cluster requires flexibility and a thorough understanding of local conditions. Whilst \u015awinouj\u015bcie offers fast and direct access from the sea, Szczecin \u2013 despite its greater handling capacity following the modernisation of the fairway \u2013 remains a more operationally demanding port.<\/p>\n<p>A key factor in success here is the experience of an agent who is able to manage effectively:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the notification process,<\/li>\n<li>planning the route through the waterway,<\/li>\n<li>coordination of all parties involved in port operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776604995867{margin-top: 15px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #F2F6F9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449138371191{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">FAQ \u2013 Agency services at the ports of Szczecin and \u015awinouj\u015bcie<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Didn&#8217;t find an answer?<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#3A7CB3&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;stm-arrow-next&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Ask a Question&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpolagent.com%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|&#8221;][vc_btn style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;theme_style_1&#8243; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;stm-arrow-next&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Check the Knowledge Base&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpolagent.com%2Fen%2Fknowledge-base%2Fmaritime-agency%2F|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1449138377031{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;What are the main differences between the ports of Szczecin and \u015awinouj\u015bcie?&#8221;]The key difference lies in their location. \u015awinouj\u015bcie is a port with direct access from the sea, whereas Szczecin is situated around 60 km inland and requires passage through the \u015awinouj\u015bcie\u2013Szczecin fairway.<br \/>\nIn practice, this means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>shorter turnaround time in \u015awinouj\u015bcie,<\/li>\n<li>more complex operational planning for Szczecin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;How long does it take for a ship to travel from \u015awinouj\u015bcie to Szczecin?&#8221;]The standard duration is approximately<strong> 4\u20135 hours<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis may take longer depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>weather conditions,<\/li>\n<li>traffic volume,<\/li>\n<li>the size of the vessel and its manoeuvring characteristics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;What is the maximum draught for ships in Szczecin?&#8221;]Following the deepening of the fairway to <strong>12.5 m<\/strong>, the maximum draught for vessels calling at Szczecin is approximately <strong>11.0 m<\/strong> (depending on conditions).<br \/>\nHowever, an assessment is required in each case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the current water level,<\/li>\n<li>hydrometeorological conditions,<\/li>\n<li>administrative restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Can all ships enter Szczecin?&#8221;]No. The restrictions are mainly due to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>dives,<\/li>\n<li>the length and width of the ship,<\/li>\n<li>conditions on the waterway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Larger vessels often opt for \u015awinouj\u015bcie or require partial unloading (lightering), although this has become less common since the fairway was upgraded.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;What is ship notification and when should it be carried out?&#8221;]A notification is a report of a ship\u2019s planned arrival at port.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u015awinouj\u015bcie <\/strong>\u2013 the process is faster and more flexible,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Szczecin <\/strong>\u2013 prior and more detailed notification is required, including a plan for navigating the fairway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is best practice to submit initial data as early as possible and to update it regularly (ETA updates).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Is pilotage mandatory for all vessels?&#8221;]Yes \u2014 both in \u015awinouj\u015bcie and along the fairway to Szczecin, a pilot is required for most commercial vessels.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Szczecin, the pilot accompanies the vessel along the entire length of the fairway, which requires advance booking and coordination.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;What about tug assistance?&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u015awinouj\u015bcie <\/strong>\u2013 tugboats are mainly used for manoeuvring in the port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Szczecin <\/strong>\u2013 these are often required both on entry and exit, as well as during final manoeuvres, and their availability must be synchronised with the passage through the fairway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;What are the most common causes of delays?&#8221;]The most common factors contributing to delays are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>weather conditions (wind, fog),<\/li>\n<li>restrictions on traffic in the fairway,<\/li>\n<li>changes to ships\u2019 ETA,<\/li>\n<li>availability of pilot boats and tugs,<\/li>\n<li>berth occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Did the dredging of the \u015awinouj\u015bcie &#8211; Szczecin fairway solve all operational constraints?&#8221;]Not entirely. Dredging to a depth of 12.5 metres has significantly improved access to the port of Szczecin, however:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>operational restrictions remain in place,<\/li>\n<li>he current hydrological situation is of key importance,<\/li>\n<li>planning the transition still requires a great deal of precision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Why is the role of a port agent so important?&#8221;]The port agent is responsible for coordinating the entire ship\u2019s call, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>notification,<\/li>\n<li>the organisation of pilotage and tugboats,<\/li>\n<li>contact with the terminal and port services,<\/li>\n<li>real-time ETA\/ETD updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the case of Szczecin, its role is particularly important given the need to coordinate numerous operational elements.<\/p>\n<p>You can find a full overview of our responsibilities in the article: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/polagent.com\/en\/guides\/maritime-agents-responsibilities-and-port-procedures-a-guide\/\">Vessel Handling and the Role of a Maritime Agent \u2013 A Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776603348325{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;lead-text&#8221;]The Szczecin\u2013\u015awinouj\u015bcie port complex is one of the key logistics hubs in the southern Baltic Sea. 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