The 399-meter MSC Venice, capable of carrying 16,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), recently berthed at Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), demonstrating the facility’s ability to accommodate the biggest container vessels operating in the Baltic Sea.
Investments pay off
The milestone follows years of infrastructure upgrades, including deeper port waters, a rebuilt Helskie Quay and an expanded turning basin that allow larger ships to dock safely.
“The maiden call of MSC Venice is a historic moment and a very tangible result of the investments that have transformed the capabilities of our ports in recent years,” said Piotr Gorzeński, president and CEO of the Port of Gdynia Authority.
BCT chief executive Patrick Chan said the vessel’s arrival validates investments made by the terminal and its partners to accommodate the next generation of larger container ships while reinforcing Gdynia’s role as a deep-water gateway supporting Poland’s economic growth.
The call also marks the completion of BCT’s latest expansion, which included the commissioning of new quay cranes and yard equipment to boost capacity and improve operating efficiency.
ICTSI said the milestone reflects years of collaboration among BCT, the Port of Gdynia Authority, the Maritime Office in Gdynia, the Polish Navy and other stakeholders involved in developing the port.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
