The project is estimated to represent a €33 million investment by MSC Cruises. With construction work set to start shortly, the new terminal is expected to enter service in 2024. This project will allow MSC Cruises to consolidate its presence in Barcelona, which is one of the brand’s most important ports in the western Mediterranean and to expand its homeporting operations out of the city.
This will result in added direct and indirect economic benefit for the city and region as more international guests will transit through Barcelona, likely spending additional days in the city either before or after their cruise. The new terminal, which will feature shore power facilities and be ready for LNG bunkering operations, will also allow MSC Cruises to deploy more next-generation, environmentally-friendly ships in Barcelona.
This will also include MSC World Europa, the brand’s first LNG-powered cruise ship, which is currently under construction and due to enter service in 2022. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises said in a statement that the line is particularly pleased with the award of the multi-year new terminal concession. He said that Barcelona is not only an important homeport for the cruises division, but also for the entire group and its shipping business. He shared that the new terminal is further proof of MSC Group’s longstanding commitment to the city of Barcelona and the entire Catalonia region.
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