Gerhard Cordes

Gerhard Cordes is the project director for the Fehmarn Tunnel, an ambitious underwater construction project that will connect Denmark and Germany beneath the Baltic Sea. He is responsible for overseeing the innovative engineering techniques used in the tunnel’s construction, which includes the assembly of prefabricated concrete elements on the seabed. Cordes has emphasized the safety features of the structure, designed to withstand high-speed impacts from trains and vehicles, and is committed to delivering this monumental infrastructure that aims to enhance connectivity across Europe.