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Tarragona Port Unveils €150M Sustainable Investment Plan

At a glance
  • The investment plan totals €150 million, to be completed by 2027.
  • €30 million is allocated for a Logistics Activities Zone.
  • The Contradique de Poniente project has a €97 million budget.
  • The port handles 30.3 million tons of cargo annually.
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Investment Overview

The Port of Tarragona has announced a €150 million investment plan to be executed by 2027. This initiative aims to enhance port operations, support industrial transformation, and advance sustainability, reinforcing its role as a key European petrochemical and logistics hub.

Decarbonization and Sustainability

A significant portion of the investment will focus on decarbonizing port infrastructure, in line with the Ecoport2027 strategic plan approved by the Tarragona Port Authority. This plan emphasizes the port's commitment to energy transition and environmental sustainability, addressing global environmental challenges.

Key Projects

The investment plan includes two major projects: the Logistics Activities Zone (ZAL) and the Contradique de Poniente. The ZAL, with a €30 million investment, will transform one million square meters of land into a modern logistics and industrial hub, enhancing economic activity and trade efficiency. The Contradique de Poniente, with a budget of €97 million, aims to improve safety and operational efficiency, providing critical protection for the port's southern area and stabilizing La Pineda beach.

Strategic Importance

As Spain's fifth-largest port, handling 30.3 million tons of cargo annually, the Port of Tarragona is crucial for exporting agricultural products from Lleida and supporting the petrochemical industry, which accounts for half of Catalonia's chemical exports. The investment plan supports the necessary industrial transformation of the region's petrochemical sector and strengthens the ongoing Hydrogen Valley project based at the port.

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