The new MSC cruise terminal in Bari is an ambitious project that will revolutionise the welcome of cruise passengers in the Apulian regional capital. The construction of the terminal, located in the port of Bari, is already under way and is expected to be completed in 2025.
This hub will become a reference point in the Mediterranean, designed to manage a rapidly growing influx of passengers. The project is the result of close collaboration between MSC Crociere, the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority and other players in the sector.
The port of Bari represents one of the main gateways to southern Italy and the Balkan area.
Bari, thanks to this infrastructure, will strengthen its position among Italy’s and the world’s leading cruise destinations.
The project in numbers
The project, comprising 3,950 sq m of internal floor area plus 3,250 sq m of external surface area (7,200 sq m in total), extends over a length of approximately 100 m and a depth of 33 m. The building reaches a height of 11 m beyond which there is a canopy serving the roof level that houses the lift shaft serving the three levels of the Terminal (ground floor, plus two upper floors).
The new structure will offer passengers a state-of-the-art experience, with areas dedicated to reception, services and boarding, designed to the most modern architectural and technological standards.
Technology and environment: the new terminal under the banner of sustainability
The innovative aspect of the new MSC cruise terminal in Bari is evident from the very first design stages. The structure is in fact built with particular attention to environmental sustainability. Solutions have been adopted to reduce the ecological impact of the terminal, such as the use of low-impact materials and efficient energy management systems. Furthermore, the strategic location in the port will make it possible to optimise logistics flows and reduce emissions from maritime and road traffic. These cutting-edge choices aim to make the terminal not only a functional infrastructure, but also a model of sustainability for the future.
The advantages of MTR® System for the project
A fundamental role in the construction of the new terminal is played by our company Metal.Ri, with the supply of innovative solutions for the realisation of the structure.
By introducing our MTR® System composite steel-concrete lattice beam construction system, we have guaranteed strength, design freedom and speed of installation.
The system is based on the use of soffit MTR® A beams, combined with a predalles slab.
In particular, for this construction site, self-supporting MTR® A beams were used with spans ranging from 8 to 12 metres, capable of supporting variable loads from 1,000 kg/sq m to 2,600 kg/sq m, depending on the different zones of the terminal. Thanks to this technical solution, which combines formwork and reinforcement in a single element, it was possible to minimise the formwork costs for the construction company (especially with floor-to-floor heights of 4.5 metres), which would have had a significant impact on the total cost of the works.
The use of MTR® System also proved crucial for the economic and logistical management of the project.
The MTR® A beams for large cantilevers, requiring shoring only in the cantilever section, simplified the construction process and reduced processing times.
Furthermore, the project includes some openings in the floor structure that would have required the use of formwork and edging boards for their realisation. Thanks to the system of primary and secondary MTR® beams, it was possible to eliminate the need for formwork at these openings, an aspect that further accelerated the works.
All of this was achieved using CAM-certified MTR® elements (Minimum Environmental Criteria) to meet the environmental sustainability requirements specified for the project and contributing to the construction of a work in line with the most advanced ecological standards.
The future of the port of Bari with the new terminal
Thanks to these technological solutions, the new MSC cruise terminal in Bari will not only be a cutting-edge structure, but will become a symbol of innovation and sustainability for the entire Mediterranean. With the anticipated increase in cruise traffic in the coming years, Bari is set to become one of the most important hubs for maritime tourism in Italy.
If you would like to find out more about how Metal.Ri is contributing to the realisation of projects such as this, explore the advanced solutions offered by MTR® System.
