KLAIPEDA A city on the move

Economic growth in Klaipeda : social-economical impact of logistic sector

Economic growth in Klaipeda : social-economical impact of logistic sector

1. Importance of transport sector to Lithuania economy2. The peace of transport branch in local economy3. Comparability logistic and other Klaipeda district

economic branches 4. Interrelationship between port and city –positive and

negative affects of port cluster’s activities

Importance of transport sector to Lithuania economy

Composition of TOP 10 branches of economic activities in Klaipeda city %

Real estate activities, rental and

other business activities26%

Wholesale and retail trade 25%Transportation and

storage14%

Construction11%

Manufacturing8%

Education, health and social work

7%

Accommodation and food service 4%

Agriculture2%

Information and communication

1%Financial and insurance

activities1%

Comparison of registered companies in transport and other Klaipeda economics branches

2113 2147 2165 2199

21085 21440 21757 21926

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2009 2010 2011 2012

Transport sector All companies

Variation of turnovers in regional transport sector and other Klaipeda district companies, million litas

Effects of the Klaipeda Port Cluster on GDP

•Share of port GDP generated in Klaipeda region 37,2%

•Share of Klaipeda port GDP of Lithuania 4,5%

•Share of all transport sector GDP to Lithuania 11,4%

Interrelationship between port and city –positive and negative after-affects of port cluster’s activities

Measuring units:

• Value-added created by port cluster• Jobs-number, quality• Directly and indirectly related small business, number• Indirect effect from foreign investments attracted• Indirect effects from taxes• Attractiveness of port cities for tourists and visitors• Investment to environmental protection• Well being and quality of live

Consistent grow of Klaipeda port cargo handling does not reflect a real impact to city social-

economic life

Unemployment rate in Klaipeda region %

Interrelationship between port and city –positive and negative after-affects of port cluster’s activities

From Klaipeda city

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5000

10000

15000

20092010

2011

1926 5803

3658

3188

11022

6992

Migration abroad from region and city

Interrelationship between port and city –positive and negative affects of port cluster’s activities

Specialties in Klaipeda University for industry and marine engineering

• Faculty of Natural Science and MathematicsDepartments: Statistics, Informatics, Mathematics, Ecology, Biology, Geophysical Sciences, Recreational and Landscape Architecture.• Faculty of Marine EngineeringDepartments: Electro techniques, Information Technology Engineering, Ship Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Shipping, Technological Processes.• Faculty of Social SciencesDepartments: Political Sciences, Management, Public Administration, Economics, Communication, Library Science, Social Geography, Sociology.

Interrelationship between port and city –positive and negative after-affects of port cluster’s activities

Variation of number of cruise tourist and shipping in Klaipeda

KLAIPEDA – it’s all about business

KLAIPEDA – it’s all about people

Developing interrelationship between port and city:

- Importance of sustainable attitude of the economic and social impact of Klaipeda State Seaport and transport sector.

Thank your for your attention!Klaipeda Economic Development Agency,

Director Raimonda LauzikienePhone:+370 46 311 010

www.kepa.ltwww.investinklaipeda.com