NYK to Build and Operate Next-Generation Finished-Vehicle Logistics Terminal at Port of Barcelona

Incorporate a Fully Automated Multilevel Parking Facility to Ensure Environmentally Friendly and Highly Efficient Operations

13 May 2025

On May 7, NYK was awarded a 27-year concession from Port de Barcelona (Port of Barcelona, Spain) for a finished-vehicle logistics terminal at the port.

The new facility, scheduled to commence operations in 2027, will incorporate a fully automated multilevel parking system, and utilize renewable energy to provide an environmentally conscious and highly efficient option for automobile logistics. NYK aims to position the port of Barcelona as an international hub for finished-vehicle logistics, catering for current and future demands in the Western Mediterranean and North African regions.

Overview of Terminal Concession

• Location: Port of Barcelona, Spain
• Concession Period: 27 years
• Start of Operations: Scheduled for 2027
• Area: Approximately 101,058 square meters
• Projected Annual Throughput: Around 180,000 vehicles

NYK Group - operated terminal hubs in Europe for finished vehicles


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Key Features of Terminal

Fully automated multilevel parking system
NYK plans to collaborate with International Car Operators N.V. (ICO)* to develop and introduce a fully automated, multilevel parking system at the port of Barcelona. Through its careful and clever design, the automated system eliminates the need for on-site driving within the facility. This will result in the following:

Reduced Human Error: Automation will help to minimize the risk of accidents and other human-related errors.
High Efficiency: The compact, space-saving design will promote smooth and safe operations and increase overall throughput.
Enhanced Safety: Reduced manual handling and operations will result in a safer environment for workers and vehicles.

Use of renewable energy
A solar power system will be installed at the terminal, with an annual power generation capacity expected to reach approximately 3,211 MWh. The electricity produced will be used directly within the terminal to help reduce the facility’s environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner form of logistics.

Outlook
NYK aims to continuously strengthen its presence at the Port of Barcelona, and more broadly across Spain and neighboring countries. Through such expansion, NYK can offer customers value-added services and inland logistics services including warehousing at inland storage yards, installation and inspection of auto parts as well as land transportation by truck and rail through close collaboration with its logistics partners.

* International Car Operators N.V. (ICO)
A wholly owned Belgian subsidiary of NYK, ICO operates finished vehicle terminals at the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp. The company also provides value-added services such as pre-delivery inspections and component/accessory installation.
Headquarters: Zeebrugge, Belgium. Website: http://www.icoterminals.com/en (English website)

NYK Group, press release