Centralny Port Komunikacyjny board member Dariusz Kus said the Port Polska project, formerly known as CPK, is moving in the right direction and would bring major economic and geopolitical benefits. He spoke at the European Economic Congress in Katowice, where he argued that the scheme is not designed to compete with regional airports, but to support the wider aviation system.
Kus said the project would share growth in air traffic with regional ports, underlining that the new hub and local airports should develop together. The remarks form part of the company’s effort to present the project as a national infrastructure plan rather than a threat to existing aviation centres.
The comments come as CPK continues to promote its long-term vision for a new transport hub in Poland. The company has already rebranded the project as Port Polska, a move that reflects a broader emphasis on economic links, connectivity and strategic importance.
Speaking at the congress, Kus described the project as progressing well. He said it would deliver not only economic gains but also geopolitical advantages, placing it among the most significant infrastructure plans under discussion in the country.
The focus on regional airports is likely to be closely watched by airlines, airports and local authorities. Many regional hubs have argued for years that a major central airport must complement, rather than replace, their role in domestic and international travel.
CPK has consistently presented the scheme as a network project that will improve access across Poland. The company says the new hub will help handle future growth in passenger numbers, while regional airports continue to serve local demand and point-to-point traffic.
At the same time, the project remains one of the most debated transport investments in the country. Supporters say it could strengthen Poland’s position as a regional aviation and logistics centre, while critics have questioned costs, timing and the impact on existing infrastructure.
Kus’s intervention at the Katowice conference adds to the public messaging around the project as it seeks wider support. His central argument was that growth in air traffic should be distributed across the network, with regional airports playing a continuing role alongside the new hub.
The project’s future is now tied to a wider debate over how Poland should expand its transport capacity. For travellers, the key issue is whether the planned changes will improve choice, connectivity and transfer options without weakening the country’s established airport network.
