Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) has completed the second phase of a major modernisation programme at the Port of Gdynia in Poland, bringing total investment across the two phases to more than US$84 million.
The second phase was completed at the end of June 2026 and included the construction of additional quay sections, new crane tracks, heavy-duty surfacing and upgrades to terminal infrastructure. The project follows the earlier modernisation of the terminal’s Helskie Quay.
As part of the investment, BCT added two quay cranes, two mobile harbour cranes and eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes. The equipment upgrades were partly supported by Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The upgraded facilities are designed to strengthen BCT’s ability to handle larger container vessels operating in the Baltic region. The terminal recently demonstrated its expanded capabilities with the maiden call of MSC Venice, an 18,500-TEU vessel measuring 399 metres in length. The ship is reported to be the largest and longest containership to call at the Port of Gdynia.
The modernisation programme is expected to improve both waterside and landside operations while strengthening BCT’s position as a major container gateway in the Baltic. The project also supports the Port of Gdynia’s strategy of accommodating larger vessels and increasing handling capacity.
The completion coincides with a leadership change at BCT, with Patrick Chan appointed as chief executive officer, succeeding Wojciech Szymulewicz, who led the terminal since 2019.
The investment marks a major upgrade of BCT’s infrastructure and equipment, providing the terminal with greater operational capability as container traffic and vessel sizes continue to grow across the Baltic.