The Port of Barcelona is putting the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya dock out to tender for 16 years

 

El Board of directors of the Port de Barcelona has authorized the start of the bidding process for the concession of a multipurpose public maritime terminal at the Prince of Spain dockThis decision responds to the expiration of the current concession during the current fiscal year and seeks to avoid monopoly situations in the general non-containerized cargo traffic.

 

The new infrastructure is a key element for the strategic positioning of the Catalan venue, guaranteeing a competitive service open to third parties that aligns with their needs. logistics and industrial of the territory. The tender ensures the continuity of mixed operations, allowing for flexible and efficient operation.

 

Technical and operational characteristics of the terminal

 

The future facility will have a total area of 87.425m²integrating the existing office buildings and parking facilities. The technical specifications emphasize that, although general cargo is prioritized, the handling of containers on mixed or roll-on/roll-off vessels is permitted, provided they cannot be serviced at the port's specialized terminals.

 

• Exclusions: Specialized passenger traffic (except for professional drivers), as well as bulk solids or liquids, will not be permitted.
• Estimated investment: An indicative starting price is planned for 3,6 millones de euros in civil works and installations.
• Minimum equipment: The successful bidder must provide at least 3 mobile cranes and 6 auxiliary equipment.

 

Concept	Detail / Figure
Total area	87.425m²
Grant period	16 years (extinction possible from year 10)
Investment in civil works	3,6 millones de euros
Border Control Budget	4.037.769,55 Euros

 

Sustainability and automation of borders

 

Within the framework of the strategy of decarbonization, Port de Barcelona It will positively value energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy, and the potential electrification of machinery. On the other hand, the Council has awarded the OUTDOORS formed Inetum España SA y Ambar Seguridad y Energía SL the contract for automated border control.

 

This project, valued at more than 4 million euros, will implement European systems Exit Entry System (EES) y ETIASThese technologies will allow the electronic registration of biometric data of non-EU citizens at cruise terminals (C, E, G and H) and ferries, with a 75% subsidy from EU funds. European Union.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Port of Barcelona tender

 

What type of goods will be handled at the new terminal?

 

The terminal is primarily intended for the general cargo non-containerized and mixed traffic, expressly prohibiting bulk cargo and conventional passenger traffic.

 

What is the objective of this new concession?

 

The goal is to maintain the competitiveness of Port de BarcelonaTo avoid monopoly in general cargo and ensure operations aligned with current industrial demand.

 

What do the newly awarded EES and ETIAS systems entail?

 

These are automated systems that digitize border control by registering biometric data and identity documents for citizens from outside the European Union that pass through the port terminals.