Since the introduction of a four-year strategic plan in 2014, the port has seen revenues rise 9.7 per cent to EUR148.7 million (US$156.9 million). Over this period, roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) volumes at the port grew by 12 per cent and container throughput by seven per cent, according to port authorities, reported American Shipper.
"Investments during this time totalled EUR135 million and are now being followed by a 2017-2019 spending programme designed to further enhance the port's position as a motor of the regional economy supporting 41,500 direct and indirect jobs," port authorities said, adding that work on the next strategic plan (2019-2023) will begin this year.
Under the plan, the port has reduced internal and external costs by 4.8 per cent to EUR11.4 million in 2016.
"Investments during this time totalled EUR135 million and are now being followed by a 2017-2019 spending programme designed to further enhance the port's position as a motor of the regional economy supporting 41,500 direct and indirect jobs," port authorities said, adding that work on the next strategic plan (2019-2023) will begin this year.
Under the plan, the port has reduced internal and external costs by 4.8 per cent to EUR11.4 million in 2016.