Lead: Supervision:
Prof. Dr. Bernd Scholl Dr. Ana Peric, Cecilia Braun
HINTERLAND PORT DEVELOPMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF BARCELONA Master Thesis | Pablo Acebillo Local Level: Port of Barcelona
Task Setting The primary research goal aims at identifying the
infrastructures. The project follows a deductive,
On the basis of a corridor analysis, the inland ter-
strategies and ways to improve the hinterland in-
i.e. broad to detailed, approach in terms of both
minal of El Valles is chosen. It is located along the
frastructures of the Mediterranean logistic ports.
territorial coverage and research goals. In other
Mediterranean Corridor, 40 km North of the Port
The background thought for this choice is that the
words, the research scope is divided into three le-
of Barcelona and nowadays used as an automo-
South European ports need infrastructure upgrade
vels: 1) international/European level, i.e. analysis
bile storage center, which supports both train and
in order to compete with the North European hubs.
of both economic and demographic prospects, 2)
truck transport. Based on government plans, the
Hence, strategies and instruments for boosting the
regional level, i.e. structured analysis of nine Me-
terminal aims to become an intermodal hub for
southern ports‘ potential are deeply elaborated.
diterranean ports in terms of traffic and infrastruc-
container traffic. Therefore, and on the basis of
Moreover, a balance in the current inequalities bet-
ture performance, 3) local level, i.e. identification
an extent stakeholder- and institutional analysis,
ween the European North- and South sea traffic
of potential for hinterland port development in the
four scenarios are outlined, two for the terminal
is sought through an upgrade of the main logistic
metropolitan region of Barcelona.
conversion and two for the rail connection in UIC gauge. These scenarios are framed within three
International Level
Regional Level: Mediterranean Ports
The economic and demographic analyses elabo-
as to quantify the inequalities between both regi-
mic development as well as a severe demoga-
ons. Furthermore, the nine ports located along the
phic stagnation in the region will have an overall
North Mediterranean coast are analysed in terms
negative impact on any future trade and logistics.
of traffic activity and infrastructure condition. The
The TEU traffic prospects show a fast growth of
Port of Barcelona is chosen to be the focus harbor
South-South relations compared to North-South
in which to elaborate the hinterland improvement OVERVIEW
rentPorts criterias, among 2 Analyzed Overview
share in freight traffic.
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El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2
El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal 28‘000 EUR/inh. 28‘000 EUR/inh. 28‘000 EUR/inh. 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2 500 inh./km2
> 15‘000 inh./km2 > 15‘000200 inh./km2 > 15‘000 inh./km2 inh./km2 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2
> 30‘000 EUR/inh. > 30‘00025‘000 EUR/inh. > 30‘000 25‘000 EUR/inh. EUR/inh. EUR/inh. 25‘000 EUR/inh. 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2 200 inh./km2
1‘000 inh./km2
28‘000 EUR/inh.
El Llobregat Terminal El LlobregatElTerminal Llobregat Terminal 500 inh./km2
1‘000 inh./km2 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 < 1‘000 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 500 inh./km2
500 inh./km2
El Llobregat Terminal El LlobregatElTerminal Llobregat Terminal 25‘000 EUR/inh.
200 inh./km2
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< 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2
28‘000 22‘000 EUR/inh. 28‘000 EUR/inh. EUR/inh. 22‘000 EUR/inh. 22‘000 EUR/inh. < 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2
El Llobregat 25‘000 < EUR/inh. 25‘000 EUR/inh. 20‘000 EUR/inh. < 20‘000 EUR/inh.< 20‘000 EUR/inh. 22‘000 EUR/inh. 22‘000 EUR/inh.
< 20‘000 EUR/inh. < 20‘000 EUR/inh.< 20‘000 EUR/inh.
El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal El Valles Terminal
gauge Terminal El LlobregatElTerminal LlobregatIB Terminal
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Greece
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Spain
50 km
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Le Havre
Italy
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Analyzed Ports
Marseille
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1‘099‘271 TEU 79‘953‘000 t/y
Genoa
TEN-T Core Network
400
North Africa
300
South Europe
Barcelona Valencia
4‘327‘838 TEU 64‘551‘000 t/y
North Europe
250
200
322‘310 TEU 12‘983‘332 t/y
regional and central administration have to com-
Piraeus
644‘055 TEU 10‘000‘000 t/y
promise in several planning procedures in order
4‘349‘755 TEU 85‘622‘000 t/y
Spain
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Gioia Tauro
Algeciras
Italy 150
in the planning process is ensured. Indeed, both
Thessaloniki
1‘720‘384 TEU 41‘393‘000 t/y
3‘094‘254 TEU 33‘752‘254 t/y
France
only possible if collaboration among stakeholders
North Ports
1‘988‘013 TEU 48‘523‘743 t/y
Demographic Development in Mediterranean Countries
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The findings show that a terminal conversion is
458‘597 TEU 56‘585‘708 t/y
IMF Forecast
Mio.
10 mio t/y
Trieste
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500 mio t/y 100 mio t/y
2‘486‘264 TEU 67‘172‘000 t/y
Greece
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to reach mutual agreements. The new terminal
500 km
Fig. 1: Economic and demographic analysis. Own elaboration based on IMF and UN data.
Fig. 2: Ports analysis. Own elaboration based on different sources.
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includes two 750 m long tracks in mix gauge (Iberian and UIC) serving a 3 ha intermodal area in Zone B. The available storage capacity is of 990 TEUs. As a means to preserve the current vehicle spots, a car park with 5.7 ha of total groundfloor is included in the project. The terminal conversion also foresees a rail connection in UIC gauge
EL VALLES - MACRO LEVEL 3 Industrial Land
linking the existing platform with the high speed line in Zone C. Thus, a 530 m long track will allow freight trains to run between El Valles and Europe. From a management perspective, the concession at own risk to a private operator is the most appropriate scheme. Lastly, an improvement in the
Automobile storage
Truck parking
TEU storage
Zones
Road network
UIC gauge track
Buildings
Load/Unload
Car park
Rail tracks
IB gauge track
MIX gauge track
Fig.4: Final recommendation for the terminal conversion. Own elaboration.
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Antwerp
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200 inh./km2
Fig. 3: Corridor analysis. Own elaboration based on different sources.
1 mio TEU
8‘578‘269 TEU 190‘849‘000 t/y
500 inh./km2 < 100 inh./km2
MIX gauge
5 mio TEU
9‘257‘358 TEU 139‘050‘000 t/y
11‘621‘249 TEU 440‘464‘000 t/y
1‘000 inh./km2 1 200 inh./km2 20‘000 T2
UIC gauge
10 mio TEU
Hamburg
Rotterdam
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Spanish economy is also mandatory for the project viability. From 2025 on, pre-crisi GDP growth rates are expected to recover.
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Economic Development in Mediterranean Countries
GDP growth rate (%)
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Infrastructures Infrastructures Infrastructures Infrastructures
> 15‘000 inh./km2 >
those its high Import-Export
► North ports attract 64% of TEU traffic and 66% of Throughput displayed ► Algeciras, biggest Container and Throughput Port in South Europe ► Marseille, Trieste, Thessaloniki and Piraeus have low Container share in total Throughput
GDP/inh. GDP/inh. GDP/inh. GDP/inh.
Far EmpordaFar Terminal Emporda Far Terminal Emporda Terminal
of the research. The selection is based on diffe-
from which the Mediterranean Sea can profit from.
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Population Density Population Population Population Density Density Density
lysis of the South and North ports is conducted
for the Mediterranean region. Both slow econo-
South East Asia as the most prominent markets
1 Corridor 1 Corridor 1 Corridor Analysis Analysis Analysis
In a European level, both a hinterland market ana-
rated at a global level reveals an uncertain future
and North-North, accounting Latin America and
strategic roles for the terminal previously defined.
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