Project summary
The project involved the reconstruction of the Bršica terminal situated in the Raša port basin. The terminal is divided into sections for handling timber cargo and for handling livestock. The reconstruction has been completed as planned.
Project activities included dismantling and removal of the existing equipment, reconstruction of the 164 m quay (phase 1 – 90 m, phase 2 – 74 m) by replacing damaged parts of the existing quay structure with new reinforced concrete slabs and supporting beams, installation of 2 new rail tracks and connecting sections, and 2 new gantry crane rails with associated power supply channels.
Additionally, ship berthing equipment was installed, along with construction of drainage and wastewater systems, ship water supply, and a fire protection hydrant network. The existing electrical wiring was also replaced.
The project is part of a broader development plan for the Port of Rijeka, previously identified as a key port on the Mediterranean corridor and of special international economic interest to the Republic of Croatia. Rijeka is a member of the Association of Northern Adriatic Ports (NAPA), which includes the ports of Venice, Trieste, and Koper. Together, these ports cooperate to promote the northern Adriatic route by developing maritime and railway infrastructure, improving maritime and hinterland connections, and enhancing maritime and multimodal transport to increase their competitiveness.
The Raša Basin, part of the Port of Rijeka, includes the Bršica Terminal—divided into sections for handling wood and livestock—and the Štalija storage area in the hinterland. Due to aging and damaged port infrastructure, daily operations, particularly timber loading and unloading, were not performed at maximum efficiency, creating a bottleneck amid growing timber traffic.
The main objective of the project was to renovate the port to enable the Port of Rijeka to meet the increasing timber traffic demand. The 164-meter quay reconstruction was carried out in two phases: the first 90 meters, followed by the remaining 74 meters, while keeping the second part operational. The project has been successfully completed, significantly improving port efficiency and capacity to handle timber traffic.
In order to achieve its general objective, the project included design and works on:
a) dismantling and removal of existing equipment;
b) restoration of the embankment;
c) installation of two gantry tracks on the reconstructed coastal structure;
d) construction of 2 railway tracks with connecting parts to the reconstructed coastal structure;
e) installation of equipment on the reconstructed coastal structure.