10 August 2022	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	19:15 GMT+2

July 6, 2022 This page has been automatically translated by Original news Porto della Spezia, published the call for tenders for the construction of the new cruise pier in Calata Paita The amount of the works is over 49.9 million euros The Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has published the call for tenders for the construction of the new pier cruises on Calata Paita, in the port of La Spezia, ending in the sending of applications set for August 31st. The tender procedure is "restricted" and divided into two phases, with the first of pre-qualification of economic operators and the second of a call for tenders addressed to operators selected economic. The port authority has specified that it is of the contract for the sole execution of the construction works of the new pier, based on the executive project approved by the AdSP. The amount of the works, including security charges, is of over 49.9 million euros, a figure financed with 30 million of the PNRR supplementary fund and for the difference with own funds of the AdSP. The duration of the works was established in 710 natural and consecutive days. The new pier will have a trapezoidal plan and yes will extend for about 16,900 square meters, allowing the approach of two cruise ships of the latest generation along the two sides of the quay that will develop for 393 and 339 meters. On the new pier will find place the new cruise station that will be made by royal caribbean cruise lines, MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises ( of 5 April 2019). Waiting for the design and construction of the station cruises, the new pier will perform the function of maritime infrastructure for the docking of ships in transit, with sorting of passengers on means of road transport (buses, taxis, etc.). Index Home Page News - Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail