MSC Venice: The Largest Container Ship to Dock at the Port of Gdynia

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), an International Container Terminal Services (Ictsi) operation at the Port of Gdynia, Poland, managed the inaugural call of the MSC Venice, the largest and longest vessel to have ever docked at the Port of Gdynia.

The 399-meter long vessel, with a capacity of 16,652 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), recently docked at BCT, demonstrating the port's capability to service the largest container ships operating in the Baltic Sea.

Piotr Gorzewski, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Port of Gdynia Authority, highlighted the recent advancements at the port and how these paved the way for this milestone.

"The first call of the MSC Venice is a historic moment and a very tangible result of the investments that have transformed our port's capabilities in recent years. The deepening of port waters, the reconstruction of the Helskie quay, and the expansion of maneuvering basin No. 2 have created the conditions for the safe handling of the largest container ships entering the Baltic Sea. This is an important step for the Port of Gdynia, BCT, and the entire port and logistics sector of Gdynia," stated the executive.

On the other hand, Patrick Chan, CEO of BCT, declared that "the arrival of the MSC Venice is a decisive 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 strengthens our position as a deep-water gateway to support Poland's economic growth."

The vessel's arrival marks the completion of recent improvements at BCT, which include the commissioning of new quay cranes and yard equipment. These investments have significantly expanded the terminal's operational capabilities and its capacity to efficiently manage the largest container ships in the Baltic Sea.