The Port of Barcelona Management Board has greenlit the launch of a tender process for a public concession of a multipurpose maritime terminal located at Príncep d’Espanya wharf. This move comes as the current concession is set to expire this year. The objective of this tender is to guarantee the uninterrupted continuation of non-containerised general cargo operations, a sector deemed vital for the port's commercial standing. The tender specifications allow for the handling of general cargo and specific mixed traffic types, while explicitly excluding specialized services like passenger transport (except for professional drivers) and dry or liquid bulk. A minimum requirement for non-containerised general cargo has been implemented to ensure the terminal does not solely focus on container handling, as these services are already provided at other port facilities. This measure also aims to maintain competitive access for third parties and avert the establishment of a monopoly in this cargo segment. The estimated investment for this concession is approximately EUR 3.6 million, encompassing civil engineering works and associated infrastructure. The concession period is stipulated as 16 years, with an option for early termination from the tenth year if operational restructuring within the port area necessitates it. In a separate resolution, the Management Board approved a contract for the procurement, installation, and upkeep of automated Europ