The management board overseeing operations at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, has granted approval for the development and operation of a forthcoming cruise terminal to a joint venture entity established by the Royal Caribbean Group and UK-based Cruise Terminals International (CTI).
The successful proposal, submitted by Catalonia Cruise Terminal G, outlines plans to integrate dedicated spaces for onshore power supply systems within the terminal, which are currently undergoing installation at the Port's Adossat Wharf. These systems will enable cruise ships to connect to the local electricity grid while docked, facilitating a significant reduction in emissions.
Catalonia Cruise Terminal G forecasts an investment exceeding EUR 85 million (US$92 million) for the project and aims to have the new terminal operational by the spring of 2027.
This terminal will mark the final addition to the Adossat Wharf, in accordance with agreements established between the Port of Barcelona and the Barcelona City Council in 2018, which restricted the number of terminals to 7.
As part of the project's sustainability initiatives, plans include the utilization of photovoltaic panels and other environmentally friendly installations to minimize emissions during terminal operations.