Croatia pushes Rijeka Gateway expansion and toll system upgrade amid Lika waste scandal
Croatia is advancing its Rijeka Gateway container terminal and a nationwide toll system upgrade as environmental concerns mount in the Lika region.
The Rijeka Gateway terminal handled over 370,000 container units in its first year, with 100 ships calling at the port, according to a report by Sinisa Malus for Poslovni. Peter Corfitsen, president of the terminal’s management board, said the facility expects to reach full first-phase capacity of 650,000 TEU in 2027, with a second phase targeting 1 million TEU. The terminal has processed over 1,000 trains and 80,000 trucks, with 42% of cargo leaving by rail and 58% by road. Truck processing has been fully digitalized, reducing average wait times to 15 minutes .
Meanwhile, Croatian Motorways (HAC) confirmed that the new Crolibertas toll system remains on track to meet legal deadlines, despite media reports of delays. The €160 million project, overseen by HAC director Boris Huzjan, involves integrating technological, legal, and operational segments to create a unified electronic toll collection system across all Croatian motorways. HAC stated that all activities are proceeding according to the timeline set by the Law on Toll Collection .
The developments come as environmental concerns grow in Lika, where an illegal hazardous waste disposal scandal has raised questions about long-term pollution. The case, involving thousands of tonnes of waste imported from Italy and Slovenia, has led to arrests and public protests, with experts warning of persistent contamination risks .
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