Barcelona Cruise Port, part of Global Ports Holding (GPH), has received approval from the Port of Barcelona’s Board of Directors to develop a new Terminal C at Adossat Wharf, as part of a EUR 104.5 million infrastructure investment programme.
More than EUR 50 million will be allocated to constructing the new 11,253-square-metre facility, which will incorporate photovoltaic panels and onshore power supply (OPS) infrastructure, allowing cruise ships to connect to the shoreside electricity grid while alongside. The terminal is intended to improve passenger handling, operational efficiency and the environmental performance of cruise operations.
The project forms part of a wider restructuring of cruise facilities at Adossat Wharf, following an agreement between the Port of Barcelona and the city council to reduce the number of cruise terminals from 7 to 5. Once the new Terminal C becomes operational, existing Terminals A and B will be demolished to make way for the redevelopment of the waterfront area.
The approved agreement also extends Barcelona Cruise Port’s concession until 2050, with an option for a further extension to 2053, providing a longer-term framework for investment and operations at the port.
The development is part of Barcelona’s broader strategy to modernise its cruise infrastructure, improve energy efficiency and accommodate future operational requirements while reducing the environmental impact of maritime tourism.