KLAIPEDA A city on the move Economic growth

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 economy 2. The peace of transport branch in local economy 3. 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 15 10 9. 5 7. 8 9. 7 11. 4 10. 4 9. 2 9. 8 5 2008 m. 2. 5 1. 4 0 2007 m. 11. 4 5. 9 2006 m. 11. 4 2009 m. 2010 m. -5 2011 m. 2012 m. prognozė -10 -14. 8 -15 -20 Transporto indėlis, proc. Lietuvos BVP augimas, proc.

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

Comparison of registered companies in transport and other Klaipeda economics branches

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 socialeconomic life

Unemployment rate in Klaipeda region %

Interrelationship between port and city –positive and negative after-affects of port cluster’s activities 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 Mathematics Departments: Statistics, Informatics, Mathematics, Ecology, Biology, Geophysical Sciences, Recreational and Landscape Architecture. • Faculty of Marine Engineering Departments: Electro techniques, Information Technology Engineering, Ship Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Shipping, Technological Processes. • Faculty of Social Sciences Departments: 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 Lauzikiene Phone: +370 46 311 010 www. kepa. lt www. investinklaipeda. com