International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed the second phase of the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) development at the Port of Gdynia, bringing an investment programme worth more than $84m to a close.
The latest phase covered the construction of additional quay sections and new crane tracks, together with heavy-duty surfacing and upgrades to terminal facilities. The programme has expanded both the infrastructure and equipment available for waterside and container yard operations.
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As part of the development, BCT has added two quay cranes, two mobile harbour cranes and eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes. The new equipment strengthens the terminal’s ship-handling and yard capabilities, complementing the civil works carried out during the investment programme.
The completed project builds on earlier improvements to Helskie Quay. According to the information released, the combined upgrades give BCT greater capability to accommodate the largest container vessels currently operating in the Baltic.
The upgraded terminal recently handled the 18,500 teu MSC Venice. The vessel was the largest containership to have called at the Port of Gdynia, providing an early demonstration of the terminal’s enhanced capacity following the development works.
Alongside the completion of the infrastructure programme, BCT has announced a change in senior management. Patrick Chan has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Wojciech Szymulewicz.
The conclusion of the second phase marks the completion of ICTSI’s investment programme at the terminal, combining quay development, reinforced operating areas, facility improvements and additional cargo-handling equipment. No further details were provided on future expansion phases or additional investment plans.