Qantara Capital is set to proceed with the Grândola Logistics Park Euro-Atlantic (GLPEA), in the Alentejo region, representing a €468 million investment. The project recently completed the public consultation stage of its Environmental Impact Assessment, allowing it to progress in the licensing process.
The development, situated in the municipality of Grândola, is located around 50 km from the Port of Sines, 64 km from Setúbal and 100 km from Lisbon, with direct access to the IC1 and the Southern Railway Line, and is approximately 8 km from the A2 motorway.
The project will occupy a 1.3 million sqm site and includes approximately 635,000 sqm of gross construction area, together with a rail freight terminal incorporating a 23,000 sqm container yard. Development will take place in phases under a build-to-suit model through long-term lease agreements.
“GLPEA positions itself as a strategic platform on an Iberian scale that directly addresses the shortage of large logistics spaces in Portugal, a critical factor for the country’s competitiveness. By connecting this multimodal infrastructure to the Port of Sines and the main European transport networks, we are opening a key gateway for international trade and strengthening Portugal’s position in global supply chains”, said Hadrien Fraissinet, CEO of Qantara Capital.
The project represents an estimated investment of €468 million and is expected to accommodate around 1,000 daily users. According to the developer, the Detailed Development Plan also includes land for commercial activities, public leisure and sports facilities, as well as a building intended for future municipal or social services.
“Our top priority is the future of Grândola and the creation of real opportunities for those who live here. The ‘Built-to-Suit’ development model is fundamental to this process, as it ensures that the growth of the business park is tailored to local needs, sustainable and integrated into the municipality. This translates into retaining the young population through skilled and stable employment, and returning direct value to the community, not only financially but also in the form of new public, sports and social support infrastructure”, emphasised David Claudino, Managing Director of GLPEA.
The development also includes a number of sustainability measures. All buildings will be required to obtain sustainability certification. Renewable energy generation through rooftop solar panels and solar canopies over parking areas is also planned, together with data-driven energy management systems designed to optimise energy generation, storage and consumption. Water supply will be managed in collaboration with Águas do Alentejo, while a dedicated wastewater treatment plant will enable the reuse of treated water for irrigation and other non-potable uses.
The project also includes environmental mitigation measures to protect local ecosystems. Around 410,000 sqm of green areas, equivalent to approximately one third of the site, will be preserved, including buffer zones alongside the IC1, conservation areas such as Armérias Park, and 19 hectares of natural vegetation and cork oak woodland. In coordination with the relevant authorities, mitigation and compensation measures have also been incorporated for the protected species identified within the development area, which is predominantly covered by maritime pine forest.
The project received conditional approval during a Procedural Conference in February 2025 and has now completed the public consultation stage of its Environmental Impact Assessment, which closed on 2 July.
Infrastructure works are expected to begin once the Environmental Impact Statement has been issued and the remaining licences have been obtained following municipal approval of the Detailed Development Plan.
