Lorraine launches Moselle river ports PPP tender

Local municipalities in Lorraine – along with the Grand Est region and national navigation agency VNF – have launched the tender for a PPP concession to modernise and operate ports on the Moselle river: Cattenom, Koenigsmacker, Thionville-Illange, New Port of Metz, Metz-Mazerolle, Belleville, Toul, Frouard and Maxeville.

The 30-year concession is worth around €350 million ($396 million). The municipalities, Grand Est and VNF will have a minimum 34% stake in the PPP joint venture. State bank CDC also has an option to buy up to 15%. Applications for the tender need to be in by May 31.