Gdańsk container terminal expansion

Capacity doubled on time

In 2016, the Port of Gdańsk significantly expanded its deepwater container handling capacity, doubling throughput to 3 million TEU. BESIX, in partnership with NDI and local design subcontractor Industria, delivered the new T2 terminal and extended the existing T1 facilities under tight deadlines, enabling the port to accommodate a new generation of large container vessels.

Project overview

To meet the growing demand of international freight traffic, the Port of Gdańsk underwent a major expansion. The project included the construction of the new T2 terminal and the extension of T1, transforming the port into the largest container terminal in the Baltic Sea. The collaboration between BESIX, NDI, and Industria ensured a flexible and efficient design-build process, overcoming technical and logistical challenges.

Scope of works

Design and construction of the new T2 terminal
Extension of the existing T1 terminal facilities
Doubling of container handling capacity to 3 million TEU
Integration of deepwater berths to accommodate large container carriers
Collaborative design and engineering with local partner Industria

Key highlights

Record capacity: The expansion made Gdańsk the largest container terminal in the Baltic Sea.
On-time delivery: The project was completed within tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to port operations.
Collaborative design: Close cooperation with Industria enhanced structural design, communication, and problem-solving.
Future-ready infrastructure: The terminal now supports a new generation of ultra-large container vessels, strengthening Poland’s position in global trade.

We took on a number of challenges, with important implications on the design. The flexible collaboration with Industria, our local design subcontractor, enriched our work experience in terms of designing structure, communicating and problem-solving.