Poland. Port of Gdańsk Begins Construction of Modern Grain Terminal

On July 7, 2025, Port Gdański Eksploatacja S.A. (PGE), part of the Port of Gdańsk Authority Group, signed an agreement with Premium Quality Care for the construction of a large flat warehouse on Szczecińskie Quay, marking the first phase of the Gdańsk Agro Terminal (GAT). This modern grain terminal aims to achieve an annual handling capacity of approximately 3 million tonnes. The agreement was signed by Andrzej Kuźmicz, President of PGE’s Management Board, and Robert Skóra, President of Premium Quality Care’s Management Board.

The Gdańsk Agro Terminal is a strategic investment for 2025–2028, addressing the needs of the agri-food market and export diversification. The project includes constructing a 7,000 m² flat warehouse with a 30,000-tonne capacity on Szczecińskie Quay (2025–2026), a complex of flat-bottomed steel silos with a 100,000-tonne capacity on Wiślane Quay (2026–2028), and a modern ship loading and unloading system capable of handling 1,000 tonnes per hour. The terminal will be fully integrated with the port’s railway, road, and cargo handling infrastructure, significantly enhancing logistical efficiency.

The terminal’s total storage capacity will reach 160,000 tonnes, with an annual grain handling capacity of 3 million tonnes, over four times the current capacity of 35,000 tonnes and 0.7 million tonnes annually. Andrzej Kuźmicz emphasized that the project is designed to address grain market volatility caused by geopolitical factors and climate change, creating a flexible, scalable infrastructure to ensure the Port of Gdańsk’s resilience to supply and demand fluctuations. Fully funded by national resources, the project secures Poland’s long-term infrastructure stability.

The new terminal will utilize modern automated systems for efficient grain handling from hopper wagons, trucks, and ships. The flat warehouse on Szczecińskie Quay will feature automated loading and unloading systems, technological bridges, continuous transport equipment, and dust emission reduction systems, ensuring adaptability to both rail and road transport. The project incorporates eco-friendly solutions to minimize dust, reduce fire risks, and maintain grain quality, addressing environmental and operational challenges.

The total cost of the GAT project is PLN 240 million, with 38% allocated to technology and 33% to construction. The first phase (2025–2026), costing PLN 13.8 million, is funded by PGE’s own resources, while the second phase (2026–2028) will involve silo construction and integration with Wiślane Quay infrastructure. A contractor selection process for the feasibility study of the second phase is underway. Dorota Pyć, President of the Port of Gdańsk, stated that the project will boost the port’s competitiveness and Poland’s position as a grain export leader, aligning with the comprehensive redevelopment of Wiślane Quay planned for 2025–2028.

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