Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal is a purpose built terminal for ocean-going passenger ships built by the Port Authority of Douro, Porto, Portugal.[1] The terminal was opened on the 23 July 2015.
| Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Officially opened on the 23 July 2015 |
| Location | Matosinhos, Port of Leixões, Porto, Portugal |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41°10′37.8″N 8°42′7.5″W / 41.177167°N 8.702083°W |
| Opened | 23 July 2015 |
| Cost | 50 million Euros |
| Owner | Port of Leixões (APDL) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Luís Pedro Silva, Arquitecto |
| Structural engineer | Newton Engineering Consultants |
| Main contractor | Ferreira Build Power |
| Website | |
| http://www.apdl.pt/header | |
Description
editThe terminal is located in the Matosinhos municipality close to the city of Porto in the northern region of Portugal. The total cost of the project is expected to be in the region of 50 million euros. The project is expected to expand and to stimulate the local tourist economy of the area. The new terminal building sits upon a 340 meter long quay and includes a pedestrian access path for use of passengers and the general public. The architect for the project was Luís Pedro Silva[2] with the Structural design for the project being carried out by Newton Engineering Consultants.[3] The main contractor was Ferreira Build Power[4] of Porto.
The Port of Leixões intends to lower its carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation through renewable energy sources, energy-saving measures, and eco-friendly activities.[5]
The European Investment Bank offered a €60 million investment loan in 2023 to modernise and expand the Port of Leixões, recognising its importance and potential for future growth.[6]
References
edit- ^ Tourist & Motoring Atlas – Spain & Portugal. Michelin Edition. 2014. p. 26. ISBN 9782067192430.
- ^ "Luís Pedro Silva, Arquitecto". Luís Pedro Silva, Arquitecto - 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ "Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal building – Matosinhos, Portugal". Description and Information on Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Newton Engineering Consultants - 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ "Port of Leixões' Cruise Terminal/Sea Hub of the University of Oporto". Project details of Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Ferreira Build Power - 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ Bank, European Investment (2024-07-15). EIB Group activities in EU cohesion regions 2023. European Investment Bank. ISBN 978-92-861-5761-5.
- ^ Bank, European Investment (2024-07-15). EIB Group activities in EU cohesion regions 2023. European Investment Bank. ISBN 978-92-861-5761-5.