Gdynia boosts capacity with new cranes

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The arrival of two new quay cranes at Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) is expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Port of Gdynia, supporting its ambition to strengthen its position as a leading logistics hub in the Baltic Sea region.

The cranes form part of a wider investment programme being carried out by BCT in cooperation with the Port of Gdynia Authority to modernise port infrastructure and increase capacity for future growth.

Two quay cranes arriving at the Port of Gdynia

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BCT is boosting Gdynia port’s competitiveness with new quay cranes

Manufactured by ZMPC, the new quay cranes will enable BCT to handle larger container vessels and more complex logistics operations while improving cargo handling efficiency, operational predictability and turnaround times.

“This is an important investment not only for the terminal itself, but for the entire Port of Gdynia and its long-term development,” said Piotr Gorzeński, president of the Gdynia Seaport Authority.

Gorzeński noted that the authority has spent years modernising key infrastructure, including approach channels, quays, terminals and logistics facilities.

“The delivery of the new gantry cranes marks the completion of one of the key stages of this process,” he said.

“Thanks to these investments, Gdynia is now prepared to serve the most demanding customers and handle increasingly advanced logistics operations.

“We are thereby strengthening the Port of Gdynia’s position as a modern and competitive logistics hub for the Baltic Sea region.”

The cranes each feature a lifting height of 55 metres and a reach capable of spanning 25 rows of containers across a vessel’s deck. With a maximum height of 140 metres when the boom is raised and lifting capacities of 65 tonnes under a spreader and 75 tonnes under a hook, the equipment will allow BCT to serve all container ship sizes currently operating in the Baltic Sea.

“This is one of the most important stages in the development of BCT in Gdynia in recent years and a significant boost to the terminal’s operational capabilities,” said Wojciech Szymulewicz, chief executive of BCT.

“The new cranes will increase the terminal’s operational efficiency, improve the predictability of operations, and strengthen the position of BCT and the Port of Gdynia as a modern and competitive logistics hub for the region.”

The project received support through Poland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan and is scheduled for full commissioning in June 2026 following testing and preparation works.