Rijeka concession signed

The concession agreement is between APM Terminals, which will hold a 51% share in the joint venture to develop and operate Rijeka Gateway, and Croatian energy, infrastructure and logistics player Energia Naturalis (ENNA), which will hold the remaining 49%. The concession was awarded by the Port of Rijeka Authority in July.

“We see growing need for efficient, well-operated and modern gateway terminals, which serve as entry points to local and regional markets, bringing containerised goods closer to their end consumers. We are confident that Rijeka Gateway will become an important spot on the port logistics map, serving not only Croatia, but also the wider Central Europe region,” said Morten Engelstoft, APM Terminals CEO.

3.5-year build

Construction has now begun, and the new facility is expected to become operational within 3.5 years, when phase one is anticipated to be completed. After the completion of Phase 2, both phases together will have projected throughput of 1 055 000 TEU.

The future terminal will be part of APM Terminal’s global network, while benefitting from ENNA’s deep understanding of the local market in Croatia.

Once completed, the new terminal will have a berth length of 400m (680 m after completion of Phase 2) and will be equipped with 3 ship-to-shore (STS) cranes (4 in total with Phase 2). These cranes, largest currently available in the market, will make Rijeka Gateway capable of serving vessels of up to 24 000 TEUs.

The new terminal will also have efficient and reliable rail connection with the hinterland, linking Rijeka not only with the rest of Croatia, but also with neighbouring markets.