Poland has announced plans to create the largest transshipment logistics hub in Europe, with major investment going into the expansion of the Euroterminal in Sławków, located in the Silesian Voivodeship. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the state, alongside its partners, will invest around €1 billion to significantly upgrade the terminal's infrastructure and nearly double its current capacity.
Speaking during a visit to the site, Tusk said the project was not about breaking records but about seizing a strategic opportunity for Poland. He underlined the importance of state control over such a key asset, describing the development as a “golden opportunity” for the country’s economic and logistical future.
A key motivation behind the expansion is Poland’s ambition to play a central role in the future reconstruction of Ukraine. Tusk said Poland is keen to both support Ukraine and ensure it gains from the economic benefits that will follow. He highlighted the need to avoid repeating past mistakes, such as being excluded from post-conflict rebuilding efforts in other regions.
Strategically located at the intersection of broad and standard gauge rail lines, the Sławków terminal is already a key hub for freight moving between Asia and Western Europe. Once complete, its capacity will increase from 285,000 to over 500,000 TEU annually.
