Dredging innovation for Valencia quay

The 58-month project will be executed in collaboration with Acciona Construcción and Grupo Bertolín, marking a continuation of Jan De Nul’s longstanding partnership with the Port of Valencia. The new quay is expected to create approximately 5,000 jobs in the region.

“The Port of Valencia entrusting us with this significant contract, in partnership with Acciona Construcción and Grupo Bertolín, is a testament to the quality work we’ve delivered here for decades,” said Yves Van Aken, area director at Jan De Nul Group.

The upcoming container terminal aims to integrate advanced technology, eco-efficiency, intermodality and sustainability, enhancing its service to the Spanish economy while reinforcing Valencia’s position as a key European hub in the Mediterranean.

The infrastructure will cover about 137 hectares and feature a 1,970m berthing line, significantly increasing the port’s capacity to handle an additional five million containers annually, alongside its existing capacity of seven million.

Designed to accommodate the latest generation of Megamax vessels, measuring up to 430 metres in length and carrying over 24,000 containers, the terminal will incorporate state-of-the-art technology and fully electrified facilities.

The port authority highlighted Jan De Nul’s commitment to environmental sustainability, which includes plans to reuse much of the 25 million cubic metres of dredged material for the quay, minimising the need for additional soil transport.

“We’re proud to contribute to the region’s economic growth through this innovative project, and to once again play a key role in a development that prioritises sustainability and electrification,” said Van Aken.