During the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the ports of Szczecin and Świnoujście, the Pomerania Cape project was announced. What is known about it?
Yesterday in Szczecin, during the anniversary ceremony of the ports of Szczecin and Świnoujście, the Management Board of the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports presented the concept of Pomerania Cape. While details about the project are still limited, it is known that its first stage will involve the construction of the long-planned Deepwater Container Terminal in Świnoujście. While the terminal itself is expected to cover 70 hectares, the total area of Pomerania Cape will reach 186 hectares.
“We are looking far into the future, trying to anticipate developments, but we also have big ambitions and the ability to dream. That’s why we are not just building a container port—we are developing an entire outer port, which will cover a total of 186 hectares of new Poland. The container terminal will occupy only 70 hectares. The remaining area opens up incredible opportunities for future development. It is this vision and message that we want to pass on to our contemporaries as well as to future generations,” said Jarosław Siergiej, President of the Management Board of the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports.
The remaining area outside the planned container terminal will be created from the dredged material obtained during the deepening of the shipping channels to Szczecin and Świnoujście, including the construction of a new 65 km long, 17-meter-deep approach channel to Świnoujście. There is not yet a plan for developing this area—it will be prepared in the future. Work on the Deepwater Container Terminal is expected to be completed by 2029–2030, and the deposited material will stabilize over time, creating land available for new investments.
The existing concept for the breakwater for the outer port is also being revised. Previously, a traditional island breakwater was planned. With the expansion of the reclaimed area, an integrated breakwater is now considered more practical.
Jarosław Siergiej emphasizes that this change in concept partially stems from feedback from Świnoujście residents.
“This is not just a port investment. In developing the port, we must also consider the residents of Świnoujście. We need to listen to their expectations and concerns. Therefore, we combined the residents’ requests to avoid further eastward expansion with environmental protection,” said the port president, adding that leaving the dredged material on-site rather than dumping it 70 km offshore will reduce ship emissions and prevent water turbidity at the disposal site.
“If we have the opportunity to create land integrated with the part of the port we are currently developing, it will provide a great chance for further development in the coming years, even decades,” said Arkadiusz Marchewka, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure. He noted that the priority for now is the construction of the container terminal. “I believe that within the next two months, still this year, we will obtain a permit to build the technical road for the terminal’s construction so that the investment can be completed by 2029 and serve Poland,” he added.
The Pomerania Cape project is linked to other investments in Świnoujście and Szczecin. Among the most important, Arkadiusz Marchewka mentions the widening of the Police Canal and the approach channel to Świnoujście to allow safe vessel passage. Both projects are planned for completion in 2026.
“I am convinced that the ports have a bright future ahead, as shown not only by their financial results but also by cargo handling, which in the first half of this year is nearly 6% higher than in the same period last year,” concluded the Deputy Minister.
The concept of Pomerania Cape was presented during the 75th-anniversary ceremony of the ports in Szczecin and Świnoujście, held at the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin. Attendees included representatives of central and local authorities, parliamentarians, maritime industry professionals, contractors, and current and former port employees.
“I would not be standing here on the 75th anniversary of Polish port administration in Szczecin and Świnoujście if it weren’t for generations of residents and port workers who built this port. On behalf of myself and the entire management board, I sincerely thank them for their passion, work, knowledge, and effort. Thanks to them, we are where we are today. In the same way, we want to leave future generations monuments that they will be proud of,” said Jarosław Siergiej, President of the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports, in reference to the anniversary.
