# Gdańsk port expansion and logistics hub

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gdask-port-expansion-and-logistics-hub
> Updated: 2026-08-24T07:58:51.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 3.

In early July 2026, the European Union approved funding for a Baltic Hub terminal at the Port of Gdańsk and for flood-protection measures along the waterfront. In August, the port authority concluded a competitive tender and signed a 30-year lease for a 27-hectare site adjacent to the deep-water T2 terminal. This agreement grants Baltic Hub Container Terminal the right to develop a modern intermodal hub, including a 750-metre rail siding and additional container storage and handling equipment.

Simultaneously, Orlen launched a new marine transshipment terminal on the Martwa Wisła in Gdańsk. Built primarily by Polish contractors at a cost of approximately 500 million PLN, the facility features a 380-metre quay with two berths and automated loading arms, capable of servicing vessels up to 10,000 DWT. The terminal is designed to handle an annual throughput of 1.8–2 million tonnes of products, including base oils, low-sulphur marine gas oil, xylene, FAME, ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. In its first year, the terminal is expected to handle roughly 100 ships and transship about half a million tons. This infrastructure aims to enhance fuel logistics security and operational independence by allowing direct transshipment between the refinery and tankers, reducing reliance on rail, road, and external ports.

Complementary infrastructure projects were also initiated, including road upgrades to the DK57 and a 16.1-km bypass of Starogard Gdański, alongside Polregio’s order of six new Elf 3 electric trains to expand passenger rail capacity.

## Claims

- The Port of Gdańsk Authority signed a 30‑year lease with Baltic Hub for a 27‑hectare site adjacent to the T2 terminal. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- ORLEN opened a marine transshipment terminal at its Gdańsk refinery with a cost of about PLN 500 million. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The ORLEN terminal has a 380‑metre quay with two berths and four automated loading arms, allowing simultaneous handling of vessels up to 10 000 DWT. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The ORLEN terminal will export base oils, low‑sulphur marine gas oil and xylene, and import FAME, ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Baltic Hub will develop the leased land into an intermodal rail and container handling area, including a 750‑metre rail siding. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A 16.1‑km bypass of Starogard Gdański is being built by Unibep for roughly 408 million zł, slated for completion in 2030. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- GDDKiA awarded a contract to upgrade a 6.2‑km section of national road DK57 between Szczytno and Szymany for about 43 million zł. (single source)
- Polregio ordered six new Elf 3 electric trains from PESA for 214.8 million zł, expanding its fleet. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Orlen launches new marine transshipment terminal in Gdańsk

Orlen has opened a new 500 million PLN Marine Transshipment Terminal in Gdańsk to improve fuel logistics and reduce reliance on external ports and land transport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orlen-launches-new-marine-transshipment-terminal-in-gdask

### 2026-08-05: Port of Gdańsk lease with Baltic Hub and ORLEN marine terminal boost Polish logistics

Gdańsk port signed a 30‑year lease with Baltic Hub, ORLEN opened a new marine terminal, and major road upgrades and new trains were approved, all expanding Poland’s transport infrastructure.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-gdask-expands-with-new-baltic-hub-lease-and-orlen-marine-terminal

### 2026-07-06: Gdańsk Gets EU Funding for Baltic Hub Terminal and Expands Flood Protection

Gdańsk secures a 220.6 million zł EU grant for Baltic Hub terminal upgrades and has spent 675 million zł on extensive flood‑protection infrastructure over five years.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gdask-gets-eu-funding-for-baltic-hub-terminal-and-expands-flood-protection

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