The following release was published by Baltic Hub:
Baltic Hub today officially inaugurated its new T3 terminal in Gdańsk, marking a significant milestone in Poland's maritime development and reinforcing its position within the global supply chain. The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, local authorities and industry leaders, celebrating this major port investment in the Baltic Sea region.
Spanning 36 hectares, the greenfield T3 terminal is set to be fully operational by the end of 2025. It will increase Baltic Hub's annual container handling capacity from 3 million TEUs to 4.5 million TEUs, positioning the port among the largest container terminals in Europe. Key infrastructure includes a 717-meter quay wall with a water depth of 17.5 meters, enabling it to accommodate the world's largest container vessels.
T3 will be equipped with state-of-the-art electrified equipment designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This includes 20 automated Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and seven semi-automatic Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, among the tallest in Europe and capable of handling ships of 24,000 TEUs and above. T3 has commenced container handling operations as part of its commissioning phase, which is scheduled for completion by October 2025.
The T3 project incorporates a wide range of environmentally sustainable design and construction practices, from low-emission building materials to marine habitat protection and green technologies. All terminal equipment runs on green electricity, supporting Baltic Hub's broader sustainability goals, including reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In 2024, Polish ports handled a record 3.3 million TEUs, a 10% increase over the previous year, with Baltic Hub accounting for over 2.2 million TEUs. The launch of T3 significantly enhances trade capacity for Poland and neighboring countries, addressing growing demand across Central and Eastern Europe. The new terminal will also strengthen intermodal connectivity between Europe's inland markets and global shipping routes.
Jan Van Mossevelde, CEO of Baltic Hub, said at the ceremony, "Today, we celebrate the inauguration of T3, one of the largest port investments in the Baltic region. This milestone not only drives the economic development of Pomerania and Poland, but also reinforces the country's position as a strategic player in international trade. We remain committed to evolving, innovating, and investing to solidify Poland's standing as a logistics powerhouse and to work with all our partners and stakeholders to develop one of Europe's leading container terminal complexes."
Ong Kim Pong, Group CEO, PSA International said, "The official opening of the T3 terminal marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter not just for the Baltic Hub, but for the broader European trade landscape. At PSA, we believe ports are not standalone assets, but powerful connectors in a larger ecosystem and the T3 terminal is a tangible expression of that belief. It represents another step forward in our Node to Network strategy, transforming individual terminals into a globally connected, intelligent network that drives greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth. With its strategic location, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and growing intermodal network, Baltic Hub serves as a critical node connecting the Baltic region across Europe and beyond, playing a vital role in shaping a more integrated and resilient trade ecosystem.”
"As Polish Development Fund (PFR), we are proud to participate in this project, which shows that in partnership with global investors, we are able to create infrastructure of global significance – here in Poland. A modern container port strengthens the resilience of supply chains and opens up access to global markets on an unprecedented scale for Poland and the entire Central and Eastern European region. But Baltic Hub is not just a gateway for trade. Soon, it will also be part of the energy infrastructure, and thus an important element of our country's economic security." – added Piotr Matczuk, President of the Management Board of Polish Development Fund (PFR).
“At IFM Investors, we engage in projects that have strong foundations, strategic significance and genuine prospects for long-term development. Baltic Hub aligns seamlessly with our investment philosophy that is based on proven partnerships and a highly capable team, with a clear role in the development of Poland and the entire region. The opening of Terminal T3 marks an important milestone in the hub's expansion and we are proud to contribute our expertise to this project, as it helps to strengthen Poland's position as a key link in the regional and global logistics network", concludes Marcin A. Piasecki, Executive Director at IFM Investors and Supervisory Board Member at Baltic Hub.
Source: Baltic Hub