Final three STS cranes arrive at Baltic Hub

The T3 Terminal is being built on a 36-hectare artificial peninsula, linked to Baltic Hub’s existing terminals. When fully complete in late 2025, it will expand capacity by 1.5 million teu to 4.5 million teu per year, making Baltic Hub one of Europe’s largest container terminal complexes.

“Baltic Hub’s T3 expansion represents a major investment in the future of global logistics,” said Jan Van Mossevelde, chief executive of Baltic Hub.

“By the end of 2025, we will offer even more advanced and efficient container handling facilities. This development benefits the Polish economy, facilitates trade across the region and ensures Baltic Hub remains a top choice for global shipping lines.”

When complete the T3 terminal will have a 717 metre long and 17.5 metre deep quay, allowing it to handle the world’s largest container vessels.

Handling will be supported by the new STS cranes which, at 96 metres high, are among the tallest in Europe. Each can extend across vessels to a length of 74 metres (26 containers wide) and raise a container of up to 65 tonnes 55 metres high.

These final three cranes join the four delivered in October last year which are currently undergoing testing with feeder vessels before moving on to a deepsea vessel early next month.

The T3 terminal will also feature 20 remote-operation, automated rail-mounted gantry cranes, 12 of which have already been assembled with four currently in testing.