Qatar to establish new container terminal in Poland: Qatar-based terminal operating company QTerminals has formed a consortium with Belgian marine infrastructure contractor Deme to finance, build, and operate a deep-water container terminal in Poland’s Świnoujście port, under a preliminary agreement, according to a press release. The JV agreement will be for a 30-year lease for land at the Świnoujście port, the press release said, without breaking down the responsibilities of each firm.

The details: The terminal will be able to handle up to 2 mn TEU per year, and can service two ships simultaneously — one 400 meter ship, and one 200 meters. The terminal will be equipped with low-emission equipment, and constitute dual-use infrastructure, meaning it will be applicable for both commercial and military use, according to the release.

Timeline: The terminal — which will be built over two stages — is earmarked to begin operations in early 2028, with capacity reaching 1 mn TEU in the first stage, according to the statement.

About the companies: QTerminals is jointly established by Qatar Ports Management company (Mwani Qatar), which owns 51% of the company, and Qatar Navigation (Milaha), which owns 49%. The company is responsible for enabling Qatar’s imports, exports, and maritime trade flows by providing container, general cargo, roro, livestock and offshore services in Qatar’s Hamad Port, according to its website. Deme offers an array of specialized services across the globe including dredging, land reclamation, marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and environmental remediation, according to their website.

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