The realisation of Adria Port, a multimodal terminal in the port of Trieste managed by the Hungarian government, will be one step closer by the end of next year. The works for the partial quaying of the Noghere terminal will commence on 2 September 2024 and should be completed by 31 December 2025.

The quay works will result in a 350-metre-long dock with a depth of 11 meters, as Italian media Shipping Italy mentioned. Moreover, dredging actions will be taken and new road connections will be created. Once this project is commissioned, the terminal should see an additional 300,000 TEUs every year.

Hungary’s plans at the port of Trieste

The main beneficiary of the future terminal is Hungary, with rail freight as the central piece. The country is landlocked, and its government decided to build a terminal that would provide an opening on the sea, in this case the Adriatic. The terminal area will cover 34 hectares, including the Aquilinia station, soon to be equipped with four tracks suitable for 750-metres-long trains to serve the Adria Port terminal.

The total investment for the construction of the new terminal revolves around 200 million euros. The Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea, which manages the port of Trieste, will contribute with 45 million euros, while the Hungarian government will cover the rest. Operations are expected to start as early as 2026, with the aim to accommodate container traffic, general cargo, and Ro-Ro traffic.