ICTSI's Poland Terminal Handles Largest Vessel to Call Gdynia Port

MANILA, Philippines — International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), a Philippine-based company, announced that its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) at the Port of Gdynia, Poland, has successfully handled the MSC Venice, the largest vessel to ever call at the port. This achievement underscores the tangible results of recent infrastructure investments and modernization efforts at BCT. The MSC Venice, measuring 399 meters in length and with a capacity of 16,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), demonstrated BCT's capability to service the largest container ships operating in the Baltic Sea. Patrick Chan, CEO of BCT, stated, "The arrival of MSC Venice is a defining moment for BCT and the Port of Gdynia. It validates the significant investments made by all stakeholders to accommodate the next generation of larger container ships and reinforces our position as a deep-water gateway port to support Poland’s economic growth." BCT has undergone significant investments in new quay cranes and yard equipment, substantially expanding its operational capabilities and efficiency. These upgrades enable the terminal to efficiently handle the largest container vessels in the Baltic Sea. ICTSI highlighted that this success is also a result of years of cooperation and commitment from numerous partners and stakeholders involved in the port's development. BCT is a leading container terminal in Poland and one of the largest and most modern marine terminals in the Baltic region, with a handling capacity exceeding one million TEUs annually. Its strategic location within pan-European transport corridors and railway routes offers excellent truck and on-dock rail connectivity to Europe’s hinterlands. ICTSI is one of the world’s leading port operators, with a portfolio of 34 ports in 19 countries across the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company’s expansion and development of terminals globally, such as in Poland, are part of its strategy to enhance its network and service offerings, contributing to global trade and logistics.