The new deepwater terminal is slated to begin commercial operations by mid-2024.

DCT Gdańsk in Poland has signed a contract with a consortium of Budimex and Dredging International to build a third deepwater terminal, called T3.

The new terminal will make DCT Gdańsk one of the largest container terminal hubs in Europe, further expanding operations on the Baltic Sea.

Overall, the project will include a 717m-long quay and a yard area of 36.5ha

Additionally, the terminal will be equipped with seven new quay cranes, capable of handling the world’s largest vessels, as well as 20 semi-automated Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for the container yard.

As agreed, dredging and reclamation works will begin in September. The construction of the northern and southern walls, as well as the main berth, are expected to commence early next year.

DCT Gdańsk CEO Charles Baker said: “During construction, we will take all precautionary measures to protect the environment, marine life, and habitats in the area influenced by the construction.

“Once complete, the terminal will be the most advanced of its kind in the Baltic Sea and will reflect our commitment to sustainable investing and operating, with reduced carbon dioxide emissions both from the construction and the equipment we will deploy for future operations.”

T3 project will include a deep-water quay of 717m long and 17.5m deep, and a yard area of 36.5ha. In addition, the investment will involve the purchase of 7 new quay cranes capable of handling the world’s largest vessels, and 20 semi-automated Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for the container yard.

When T3 is completed, DCT Gdańsk will be among the largest container terminal hubs in Europe, able to handle the next generation of containerships arriving at the Baltic Sea, reducing sailing distances for feeder’s vessels, and providing Polish and regional shippers with more connections around the world on efficient services.

Budimex S.A. is one of the largest construction groups in Poland with a history stretching back over 50 years and dozens of industrial projects successfully delivered. As a general contractor, it offers services in sectors such as road, rail, and airport infrastructure, as well as energy and sustainable construction using environmentally-friendly solutions.

Dredging International NV is a world leader in offshore dredging, marine energy solutions, infrastructure, and environmental projects. In the construction of T3, the company will lead the dredging and reclamation works to create the 36ha platform that will form the base of the new terminal. Dredging and reclamation works will start in September and will be followed in early 2023 by the construction of the northern and southern walls, and the main berth.

DCT Gdansk is Poland’s largest and fastest-growing container facility, and the only deep-water terminal in the Baltic Sea Region having direct ocean vessel calls from the Far East. Located in the heart of the Baltic in the Port of Gdansk, DCT is the most Eastern facility in the Gdansk – Le Havre range.