Gdynia Container Terminal - A member of CK Hutchison Holdings

What Gdynia Container Terminal - A member of CK Hutchison Holdings does

Gdynia Container Terminal Sp. z o.o. (GCT) operates a deep-water container terminal at Bulgarian Quay in the Port of Gdynia, Poland, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchison Ports within CK Hutchison Holdings. Established in 2006 after Hutchison acquired 19.6 hectares of post-dockyard land in 2005, the terminal occupies 812 meters of handling quay (447m at 13.5m depth post-modernization), offers 12,500 TEU of storage capacity, 514 reefer positions, 1,523m of rail siding, and 2,000 m² of covered warehouse space. Over €100 million in cumulative capital expenditure has transformed the former shipyard into a modern multi-modal facility serving feeder/short-sea vessels and ocean-going ships.

The business is built around a B2B port-services model that monetizes container handling, storage, customs clearance, depot services, and quay/office rentals through annually published tariffs with separate fuel and energy surcharges. The operational core is the nGen Terminal Operations Management System (implemented 2006) which manages stevedoring, yard, and vessel scheduling, with the eXpress external portal providing customer-facing container tracking, bookings, advisories, and customs release. Heavy-lift capability up to 100T and a certified Temporary Storage Warehouse (MCS) for customs-supervised cargo extend the service surface. Customer acquisition is sales-led via a dedicated Commercial Department, with named relationships across eight major shipping lines including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, DP World, Yang Ming, Ellerman City Liners, Viasea, and Diamond Line (Cosco). Strategic positioning rests on the Hutchison Ports' global network (52 ports, 24 countries), AEO certification (since 2016), NATO codification (NCAGE 9A8LH), and active decarbonization via KPO-funded electrification and the Blue Supply Chains Baltic consortium.

Name

Gdynia Container Terminal - A member of CK Hutchison Holdings

Legal name

Gdynia Container Terminal Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://gct.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gdynia Container Terminal is a Hutchison Ports-operated container terminal in Gdynia, Poland, serving international shipping lines, freight forwarders, and importers with container handling, storage, customs clearance, depot services, and intermodal logistics across sea, road, and rail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Feeder & Short-Sea Container Terminals (TLAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Container terminal services
• Port logistics services
• Container handling
• Maritime logistics
• Baltic shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Handling Services: Revenue from handling containers, general cargo, and vehicles across all transport modes (sea, road, rail). Services include loading/unloading, stuffing/stripping of containers, and handling of heavy goods up to 100T.
2. Storage and Depot Services: Container storage services with maximum capacity of 12,500 TEU across 19,600 m2 of storage yards, plus 2,000 m2 warehouse space for general cargo.
3. Quay and Yard Rental: Rental of quay berths and storage yards for shipping companies and logistics operators.
4. Office Space Rental: Rental of office space within the terminal administrative building.
5. Customs Clearance Services: Provision of customs clearance facilities including authorized customs warehouse (PLTST321000190011) and approved place for export procedures (PL320000MU0416).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gdynia Container Terminal (GCT) operates a deep-water container terminal in the Port of Gdynia on the Baltic Sea, providing ship-to-shore container handling, yard storage, depot services, customs clearance, heavy cargo handling, and quay/yard rental for international shipping lines and logistics operators. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchison Ports (CK Hutchison Holdings), GCT functions as a gateway terminal for the Polish market and the broader Baltic region, offering year-round, weather-unrestricted operations supported by digital customer platforms.

Product overview

GCT operates as a container terminal facility offering a suite of complementary services. At its core is the nGen Terminal Management System, which powers all operational workflows. The customer-facing digital layer consists of the eXpress Portal (for booking, advisories, and container release management) and the Terminal Status portal (for real-time container tracking). A dedicated Temporary Storage Warehouse (MCS) provides customs-supervised handling of general cargo and containers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Handling Services Ship-to-shore and yard handling of import, export, and transshipment containers (including reefer plug-in services) for international container shipping lines calling at the Port of Gdynia.
• Container Depot and Storage Services Short- and long-term container storage, empty container depot management, repairs, and inland repositioning for shipping lines and freight forwarders operating in Poland.
• Customs Clearance Services On-terminal customs clearance, documentation handling, and import/export formalities provided in coordination with Polish customs authorities for cargo passing through the terminal.
• Temporary Storage Warehouse (MCS) Bonded temporary storage of general cargo and containerized goods awaiting customs clearance, operated inside the terminal perimeter.
• Heavy Cargo Handling Services Specialized stevedoring and handling of out-of-gauge, project, and heavy-lift cargo using terminal quay and equipment capacity.
• Quay and Yard Rental Lease of quay, yard, and office space within the terminal concession area to maritime service providers and logistics tenants.
• eXpress Customer Portal Web-based portal enabling shipping line customers and freight forwarders to access container status, gate activity, invoicing, and documentation for shipments handled at GCT.
• Terminal Status Portal Public-facing web application delivering real-time vessel schedules, yard occupancy, and gate operating data for the Gdynia terminal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Terminal handling capacity increased through equipment modernization and infrastructure upgrades
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024GCT received PLN 65,391,989.37 funding under investment measure E2.1.3 'Intermodal Projects' to improve terminal efficiency and reduce GHG emissions by replacing diesel-powered equipment with electric machinery.
• Blue Supply Chains ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202321-partner Baltic Sea Region initiative led by Port of Hamburg Marketing Reg. Assoc. Project aims to reduce port emissions through electrification of handling equipment, alternative fuels strategy, and green transport chains. GCT receives interregional funding support for modernization. Implementation: January 2023 – December 2025. Budget: €4,600,000.
• Ocean Network Express (ONE)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021ONE co-organizes the annual ONE Terminal Run charity event at GCT, combining sport with industry networking and charitable fundraising for local educational institutions.
• Port of Hamburg Marketing Reg. Assoc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Leader for the Blue Supply Chains initiative. Coordinates 21 Baltic Sea Region partners in developing emission reduction solutions for port operations.
• Hapag-Lloyd AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor shipping line customer operating PGS (Poland Germany Shuttle) service via Gemini Cooperation with Maersk, and SBX service through GCT. Organized OOG cargo handling training at the terminal.
• A.P. Moller – MaerskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal container logistics company partnering with Hapag-Lloyd via Gemini Cooperation for PGS service connecting Gdynia with Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven hubs.
• CordstrapminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExpert provider conducting OOG (Out of Gauge) cargo lashing and securing training workshops at GCT, covering theoretical and practical aspects of heavy cargo handling.
• SAFE ShippingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish agent for ECL (Ellerman City Liners) operating Gdynia-UK services. Part of European transport group USS United Shipping Services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurogate: German container terminal operator with facilities in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven — the deep-sea hubs paired with GCT via the PGS service. Comparable European container-handling peer.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global container terminal operator with European presence. Direct competitor to Hutchison Ports at the network level; operates comparable container gateway and feeder facilities.
• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator and subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk. Directly comparable to Hutchison Ports and runs competing terminals across Europe and globally.
• Hutchison Ports (parent network): Parent network of 52 ports in 24 countries; GCT operates as one node within it. Comparable as a global container terminal operating platform rather than as a single-site peer.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik): Operates major container terminals in Hamburg (Burchardkai, Tollerort) and intermodal logistics. Compares as a larger European incumbent in container handling, with whom GCT's anchor customers also contract.
• DP World: UAE-based global terminal operator with European hubs. Operates competing container terminals and is also one of GCT's customers (Immingham shuttle), making it both customer and competitor.

Direct peers

• Baltic Container Terminal (BCT Gdynia): Multi-purpose terminal within the Port of Gdynia, operated by PCC. Provides competing handling, storage, and ferry/ro-ro services in the same port complex as GCT.
• DCT Gdansk (Deepwater Container Terminal Gdansk): Poland's largest deepwater container terminal, located in the neighboring Port of Gdansk. Competes head-on with GCT for Polish container volumes and feeder/short-sea loops, offering deeper water and larger handling capacity.

Regional players

• Luka Koper: Adriatic container and multipurpose terminal operator serving Central European hinterland. Comparable as a regional European container gateway targeting transit cargoes.
• Port of Klaipeda: Lithuania's main seaport and a key Baltic container hub operated by Klaipėdos jūrų krovos kompanija (KLJSC) and other terminal operators. Competes for Baltic feeder and short-sea volumes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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