Gdańsk wins $106 million for major port revamp

The “Improving the Port of Gdańsk infrastructure with an analysis of the implementation of a low-carbon OPS system for the TEN-T network sustainable development” will be built under the ‘Connecting Europe’ Facility for 2021-2027, which is a European Union instrument.

The four quays in the Inner Port area, Wiślane, Bytomskie, Rudowe III and Węglowe have a total length of 1,916 metres and will also have underground and railway infrastructure put in.

“The study is to include an analysis of the state of application of OPS systems for supplying ships with 100 kW electricity during their berth in seaports; assessment of the state of adaptation of sea vessels to shore-side electricity supplies for vessels; assessment of the demand for powering ships at the Port of Gdańsk and recommendations for the implementation of this technology at the Port of Gdańsk,” the port operator says.

“The planned investment implementation period is 2023–2027. The project will contribute to an increase in the competitiveness of the Port of Gdańsk, strengthening the transshipment potential, and increasing the throughput. Thanks to this investment, the quality and standard of ship handling, as well as working conditions, will be improved. Mooring line lengths will be increased and shorelines will be adjusted to accommodate vessels with maximum allowable drafts so they can safely navigate the Harbour Channel.”

A tender process is now under way for the works, which are intended to be completed in 2027.