The Baltic Hub deepsea container terminal complex in Gdansk, Poland has received the final three of seven state-of-the-art Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes for its T3 terminal expansion project.
When the project is fully completed in late 2025, T3 at Baltic Hub is projected to be able to handle the world’s largest containerships.
The new STS cranes for T3 are 96 metres high (140 metres with the boom raised), can extend across vessels to a length of 74 metres (26 containers wide) and can raise a container of up to 65 tonnes to 55 metres high.
The cranes were first fully assembled before commencing their 29,500-kilometre voyage by sea to Poland in December 2024.
The first four STS cranes were delivered in October last year and are currently undergoing testing with feeder vessels.
There will be a test call of a deepsea vessel in early April.
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Beyond the STS cranes, Baltic Hub’s T3 terminal will also be equipped with 20 remotely operated automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (aRMGs), that optimise container handling and improve operational safety.
These cranes will reportedly provide a safer and more efficient working environment as they are controlled remotely from the administrative building away from the yard. Presently, 12 of the aRMGs have already been assembled at the T3 yard, with four undergoing live testing.
In addition, the fully electric cranes will contribute to Baltic Hub’s sustainability efforts, as the terminal hub only purchases electricity generated from renewable sources.
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“Together, these new STS cranes and our new semi-automated terminal setup will enable Baltic Hub to significantly enhance operational efficiency, safety and sustainability,” Jan Van Mossevelde, CEO of Baltic Hub.
“The completion of the T3 terminal will not only support the growing demands of international trade but will also strengthen Poland’s role in the global logistics network.”
Baltic Hub’s T3 expansion project is being built on a 36-hectare artificial peninsula, linked to its current terminals.
When fully completed in late 2025, it will expand the port’s capacity by 1.5 million TEUs to 4.5 million TEUs per year, thereby making it one of Europe’s largest container terminal complexes.
In addition, the T3 terminal will have a 717-metre long and 17.5-metre deep quay that allows it to handle the world’s largest container vessels.
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Van Mossevelde added: “Baltic Hub’s T3 expansion represents a major investment in the future of global logistics. 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.”
Last summer, Baltic Hub commenced construction works for the new T3 terminal in Poland.
