Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that a grain terminal will be established at the Port of Gdańsk, operated by Port Gdański Eksploatacja, a subsidiary of the Gdańsk Port Authority. This initiative will enable the state to conduct a controlled grain policy in crisis situations.

During a special press conference held at the Szczecińskie Quay in the Port of Gdańsk, Prime Minister Tusk, accompanied by Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak, Deputy Minister for Maritime Economy Arkadiusz Marchewka, and Gdańsk Mayor Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, announced the expansion of the grain terminal, which will be operated by Port Gdański Eksploatacja.

The event was also attended by representatives of the Gdańsk Port Authority, led by CEO Dorota Pyć, and Andrzej Kuźmicz, CEO of Port Gdański Eksploatacja. Prime Minister Tusk referred to the past challenges with grain imports from Ukraine, where some grain intended for export remained in the country, causing a drop in prices for Polish-grown grain and leading to farmer protests. Tusk stated that one of the „obvious and natural expectations” was to create another grain terminal under Polish state control, which would serve not only commercial purposes but also act as „an instrument in the hands of the Polish state to protect national interests, including the security of Polish farmers.” He emphasized that Poland currently has surplus grain handling capacity in ports such as Gdańsk, Gdynia, Szczecin, and Świnoujście.

„But for us, it’s crucial that this reserve allows for flexible action in case of market tensions. Most importantly, the Polish state must have a grain terminal at its disposal. Since this terminal will be fully controlled by Port Gdański Eksploatacja, it will allow us to implement a fully controlled and deliberate grain policy in crisis situations,” Tusk stated.

The Prime Minister added that the government had attempted to regain full control over grain terminals in Gdynia and Szczecin but faced legal and ownership obstacles. As a result, the decision was made to build a new terminal in Gdańsk, which is expected to be fully operational by 2026.

Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak noted that Polish ports are currently in good financial condition, with their net profitability increasing by 17% to 25% compared to last year.

„That’s why we need to take the next step and invest in areas essential for proper functioning and ensuring the safety of our developmental capacity. Poland is a major grain producer and an increasingly significant exporter. The operation of a high-capacity grain terminal is crucial. With increased capacity, farmers will benefit from better prices and high-quality services,” Klimczak said.

He added that nine storage facilities will be constructed at the Port of Gdańsk, increasing storage capacity to over 152,000 tons (five at the Wiślane Quay and four at the Szczecińskie Quay). Additionally, the Port of Gdańsk plans to invest nearly PLN 400 million in road and rail infrastructure development.