In particular, the following expressed interest:
1) PFIC LTD
2) QUINTANA INFRASTRUCTURE + DEVELOPMENT
3) UNION OF COMPANIES IMERYS SA, GOLDAIR CARGO & I.M.G.
4) INTERNATIONAL PORT INVESTMENTS KAVALA JOINT VENTURE, which consists of the companies BLACK SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP- EFA GROUP and GEK TERNA
5) THPA S.A.
The Fund's utilization consultants, after evaluating the submitted expressions of interest, will submit their proposal to the HRADF, regarding the candidates who meet the participation criteria for the next phase of the competition (binding offers phase).
It is noted that the sub-concession includes:
-the existing pier with a paved section, an area of approximately 117,000 sq.m.,
-an additional unpaved area of restoration, an area of approximately 165,000 sq.m.,
-the detached jetty / breakwater,
-commercial activity (general cargo, dry bulk cargo and occasional container handling), and
-specific objects of the existing port equipment.
The profile of the interested parties is as follows:
* GEK TERNA is a large Greek group, with activities in the sectors of infrastructure, production, supply and marketing of electricity from thermal sources and renewable energy sources (RES), concessions, waste management and real estate development and management. The group operates in Greece, Central and Southeastern Europe, the USA and the Middle East.
* The Black Summit Financial Group is an American interest company with experience in providing financial advisory services, as well as asset management services focused on maintaining and developing the assets of its clients, through personalized investment strategies.
* EFA GROUP is a group of companies offering a range of specialized services, such as high-tech products and systems, contract / project management services, technical services and supply chain services in the fields of aerospace, defense, security and high-tech markets. The group operates internationally in more than 40 countries around the world.
* IMERYS Group is a leading company of industrial solutions based on minerals, offering specialized solutions to its customers. Its main mineral production includes bentonite, calcium carbonate, diatomite, kaolin and perlite, while the applications of minerals are huge and belong to many different industries. Through its production, the group is able to have a presence in markets such as the automotive industry, the construction sector, consumer goods, iron and steel and paper.
* Goldair is a leading group of companies in the tourism and transport sectors in Greece. Its activities include airline representation, supply chain services, aircraft and passenger handling ground services, transportation, storage, cargo handling and distribution, as well as domestic and international tourism services, international conferences, exhibitions and cultural events.
* IMG SA is an industrial company, specializing in fields such as stone and plaster, ceramics and glass. Its main activities include the production of lime marbles which can be used for the production of paper and glass. IMG is a Greek company, with its production unit located in New Karvali, Kavala.
* PFIC LTD is a company based in Cyprus and a branch in Greece, which specializes in the production of compound fertilizers and chemicals. Its activities include the production of phosphoric acid and complex NPK fertilizers. The company's production unit is located in Nea Karvali, Kavala and includes a phosphoric acid production station, three production facilities for complex NPK fertilizers and an autonomous private port for loading and unloading products and raw materials.
* Quintana Infrastructure and Development is a privately held portfolio investment and corporate management company with a presence in a wide range of markets, including energy infrastructure, data and technology infrastructure, industrial markets and resource management.
* THPA is a management organization of the port of Thessaloniki. It is a listed company and has been operating under the management of the Deutsche Invest Equity Partners GmbH (DIEP) / Terminal Link / Belterra consortium since 2018.
