DEME and Budimex deliver Poland’s Baltic Hub T3 Terminal

The official inauguration of the Baltic Hub T3 terminal on June 6 marks the successful delivery of a major milestone for Poland’s maritime infrastructure.

With the addition of a third deep-water quay and expanded storage yards, the facility at the Port of Gdańsk is set to become one of Europe’s largest container terminals — and the leading hub in the Baltic Sea.

Designed to increase capacity by 1.5 million TEUs to a total of 4.5 million TEUs annually, the terminal strengthens Poland’s role in global trade. A partnership between DEME and Budimex, the largest construction group in Poland, played a key role in the construction, with DEME responsible for the dredging and land reclamation works. This project reflects DEME’s commitment to realizing sustainable, future-focused port developments that support growing economies and increasing maritime trade.

With DEME executing the dredging and reclamation works, a 36-hectare platform on an artificial island was created to form the base of the new terminal. The 717-meter long, 17.5 meter-deep quay, along with advanced storage yards, will feature state-of-the-art equipment, including seven ship-to-shore quay cranes and 20 semi-automatic yard cranes.

The new terminal is built entirely on the water, with the development adjacent to T1, continuing DCT Gdańsk’s investment at sea and away from a much-prized local beach.

Laurent Closset, Area Director North Europe, commented: “DEME’s in-house capabilities and ability to provide innovative geotechnical design engineering is highlighted in this important expansion project. We have combined our international dredging and reclamation expertise with a precise adaptation to unique legal requirements in the local market.”

“DEME’s focus on operational excellence is coupled with determination and resilience. Our experienced team always find solutions, no matter how challenging the task, because as seasoned marine engineering contractors, they understand that theory and practice often differ during construction.”

DEME and Budimex – just like the Baltic Hub and Gdańsk Port Authority – are keenly aware of their environmental responsibilities and being respectful of the needs of local communities. All precautionary measures were taken to protect the environment, marine life and habitats in the T3 vicinity. “With a strong focus on sustainability, we reused as much of the dredged material as possible during this project. Crucially, we significantly reduced our environmental footprint by reusing the dredged material as infill for the T3 terminal. Only a small volume of additional infill was sourced from other and nearby land locations.” emphasized Lutz Dröge, Area Manager Poland.

The Baltic Hub and Gdańsk Port Authority also made sure Stogi Beach, which is environmentally important and vital to the local community, remained untouched and continued to be open to the public throughout the project development. Additionally, environmentally friendly terminal equipment and special concrete that reduces CO2 emissions were used.

The seamless construction of the Baltic Hub T3 terminal spotlights the fruitful cooperation with DEME’s trusted Polish partner Budimex, Thibaut Arnould, Project Manager DEME, points out. “We have worked together on this complex project and ensured its timely completion by combining the strengths and competences of both companies and our expert teams. This strong partnership is built on mutual respect and proven collaboration — and with projects like Baltic Hub T3, we’re confident it will continue to set us apart in the Polish market and beyond.”

The new Baltic Hub T3 terminal is expected to be fully operational in H2 2025.