The article discusses Portugal's strategic developments in the port of Sines, focusing on the advancement of the new Vasco da Gama terminal. After an initial international tender in 2019 received no proposals, authorities are now conducting detailed market and demand studies to better align the project with market expectations. The revised plan aims to make the concession more attractive by extending its duration to up to 75 years, facilitating investment security. The study's completion is expected by April, with a subsequent presentation to the government to prepare a more competitive tender process, potentially launching a new international bidding by late 2023 or early 2024. Additionally, Sines is positioning itself as a key player in Europe's green energy transition, leveraging renewable energy, hydrogen projects, and logistics to enhance its international profile.
Sines acelera novo terminal e aponta a concurso - Diário do Distrito
Wednesday, 11 March 2026RSS
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