Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Delegation Visits the Port of Rijeka Authorit
Ivica Lukanović, Prefect of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, visited the Port of Rijeka area together with his deputies, Toni Štimac and Robert Matić, and other county representatives to learn more about ongoing development projects, investment activities, and future plans for port infrastructure. The programme included visits to the Rijeka Gateway container terminal and the Metropolis port complex, where the hosts presented key projects driving the transformation of the Port of Rijeka and enhancing its role in international logistics networks.
At the Rijeka Gateway terminal, the delegation was welcomed by CEO Peter Corfitsen and Commercial Director Maja Borčić, who outlined the terminal’s business performance, the advanced technologies underpinning its operations and the company’s workforce growth which has brought its total number of employees to 422. They also highlighted the importance of local employment, noting that most employees come from Rijeka and the wider Primorje-Gorski Kotar County.
Discussions also focused on the terminal’s contribution to the competitiveness of the Port of Rijeka and the opportunities its development creates for the regional economy, labour market, and education system. Particular attention was given to the relationship between expanding modern logistics capacity and the growing demand for new skills and competencies across the maritime and transport sectors
During the subsequent programme, Denis Vukorepa, Executive Director of the Port of Rijeka Authority, presented the forthcoming investment cycle to the Prefect and his delegation. The presentation covered both completed projects and initiatives currently in preparation, as well as long-term plans for the continued modernisation and development of the port system. This portfolio of major investments is intended to shape the port’s development over the next decade while further strengthening its transport and economic role. The visit also provided an opportunity to mark the 30th anniversary of the Port of Rijeka Authority and reflect on its contribution to the development of the Rijeka port area.The programme also highlighted the importance of preserving industrial heritage as an integral part of Rijeka’s port identity. During a tour of the Metropolis complex, the delegation viewed historic port warehouses, including Warehouse 22, which has been restored in accordance with conservation requirements and now houses the operational facilities of Rijeka Gateway.
The visit reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation among port stakeholders and regional authorities in shaping future development priorities. By bringing together infrastructure investment, advanced logistics solutions, and the preservation of industrial heritage, the Port of Rijeka Authority continues to strengthen its capabilities and support the region’s long-term economic development.
The Port of Rijeka Authority remains committed to developing and delivering projects that improve the functionality of the port area, upgrade infrastructure, and further reinforce Rijeka’s position as a key transport and logistics hub on the Adriatic.
