Kiel now has a new architectural landmark. The 13-storey terminal at Schwedenkai, two years in the building, was officially inaugurated at a ceremony on October 1st. Peter Harry Carstensen, the Minister President of the federal German state of Schleswig-Holstein, Torsten Albig, Lord Mayor of the state capital of Kiel, Dan Sten Olssen, CEO of Stena AB and Dr Dirk Claus, Managing Director of the Port of Kiel (SEEHAFEN KIEL GmbH & Co. KG) jointly cut a ribbon at the entrance to the passenger level, officially opening the new terminal. “This is a great day for the Port of Kiel”, said Dirk Claus. “The new Schwedenkai underscores our position as one of the most popular passenger ports in Germany and as a first-class handling hub for breakbulk cargo”.