Port of Gdańsk Authority signs agreement with Baltic Hub for major rail and terminal expansion

This week, the Port of Gdańsk Authority signed an agreement with Baltic Hub Container Terminal (Baltic Hub), granting a 30-year lease for a strategically located 27-hectare site adjacent to Baltic Hub's T2 deepwater terminal, following a successful competitive tender process. 

Under the lease agreement, Baltic Hub will develop the site into a new intermodal rail and container handling area, significantly expanding the terminal’s landside and quayside capacity and reinforcing Poland’s position as the primary logistics gateway for Central and Eastern Europe. 

Baltic Hub has committed to invest in a new rail siding capable of handling 750-metre-long trains and new container storage yards. Additionally, container handling equipment will also be procured to bring the new facilities into full operation. Upgrading works will be completed in phases.

In recent years, global logistics have been reshaped by major disruptions, including geopolitical developments that have structurally changed cargo flows. At the same time, customers and shipping lines are increasingly prioritizing low-emission transport solutions, accelerating the demand for rail as a strategic alternative to road. 

The leased property is already designated as port land and benefits from existing rail access and immediate proximity to the T2 terminal, making it the most practical and timely location for the development of a second rail facility. The investment will support the continued growth and reconfiguration of shipping networks, as carriers deploy larger vessels and redesign their service patterns to increasingly rely on Baltic Hub as a gateway for Poland and the wider Central and Eastern Europe region.