Coping in a tough environment

Four contenders are competing for the opportunity to construct the container quay in the Port of Valencia’s northern extension.

The Spanish Government is set to approve Valencia Port Authority’s (APV) plan to develop a new container terminal in its northern extension area.

Spain’s Grupo Alonso is preparing a legal appeal against the decision by Valencia Port Authority to exclude it from bidding for a new multi-purpose terminal at the Port of Sagunto

Traffic increased last year on the back of ‘lockdown 2020’, but the ports are still facing challenges.

Valencia Port Authority (APV) will invest up to €1.1B by 2025. The three ports that it runs – Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia – account for 41% of all Spanish maritime cargo.

The Port of Huelva on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean has issued a tender for the construction and operation of a container and general cargo terminal. This will be located on the South Quay. Bids must be received by 28 January 2022.