At the ESPO Annual Conference in Gdańsk on 7–8 May, Dorota Pyć, chief executive officer of the Port of Gdańsk, described the port as a leading Central and Eastern European cargo hub and a major Baltic Sea container port. The port handled 80.4 million tonnes last year, ranking eighth in Europe and sixth in the EU, with double‑digit growth in container traffic. Pyć stressed that hinterland rail and intermodal connections must keep pace with expanding terminals and outlined a long‑term vision to make the port a sustainable, future‑ready hub for the blue and green economy, including deep-water capacity, onshore power supply, and energy infrastructure. In response to the war in Ukraine, the port has increased crude oil and fuel imports to bolster energy security and has served as an alternative export route for Ukrainian agricultural products during Black Sea port closures. She emphasized the importance of EU funding, harmonised regulation, digitalisation and cybersecurity for resilience, and highlighted dual‑use infrastructure that balances decarbonisation with military mobility. The port also discussed security frameworks and greater European cooperation to address hybrid threats. Growth in liquid fuels remains a core factor, while container traffic is rising, underscoring Gdańsk’s growing role in European supply chains and energy security. The interview notes ongoing work on a low‑emission Onshore Power Supply (OPS) project as part of broader TEN‑T objectives, stressing environmental benefits, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Hosting the ESPO Conference 2026 is viewed as an opportunity to strengthen international engagement and knowledge exchange.
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