PROJECT BACKGROUND

Rijeka Gateway is the largest project and an investment in the logistics sector in Croatia Worth 380 million euros. The terminal in Rijeka – a joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group – will be the most advanced in the Adriatic region, with most of its equipment electrified and largely remotely operated. Reaching new standards of collaboration excellence, companies openly embrace innovation and sustainability, projecting Croatia and the region forward in time – delivering the port experience of the future, today.

In the first phase, the terminal will feature a 400-meter-long berth, an annual transshipment capacity of 650,000 TEU, and the ability to handle vessels of up to 18,000 TEU. In the second phase, the berth is planned to be extended to 680 meters, increasing the annual transshipment capacity to 1,055,000 TEU and enabling the handling of vessels of up to 24,000 TEU.

Managing terminal’s complex equipment demands a state-of-the-art, robust, reliable, and secure IT environment. In the heart of it are two containerized data centers, designed and executed by NTR inženiring. For the Rijeka Gateway data center, the client required a turnkey solution from a trusted and experienced partner capable of offering state-of-the-art, customized solutions in power supply, energy efficiency, and security, including all necessary supporting infrastructure, such as an automated remote monitoring system, as well as completing the entire project in an exceptionally short timeframe. Initially, the primary data center was planned as a traditional building. However, during the project, it became evident that obtaining permits and preparing documentation for traditional construction would significantly delay the center's operational start. Therefore, we designed a new solution where both the primary and supporting centers were standalone containerized data center units (CDC). This modular, prefabricated plug-and-play concept allows for quick execution and setup while ensuring all the security and functionalities of a modern data center. The client accepted our proposal, and between November 2023 and October 2024, we successfully designed, executed, and launched both the primary and the supporting unit of CDC Rijeka.

»We are impressed with the professionalism, expertise, and exceptional execution speed.
NTR Engineering has fully justified our trust.«

Jean-Louis Sebapo
Technology Project Lead,
APM Terminals

 High-Performance Container Data Center for Mission-Critical Operations
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 Visokozmogljiv kontejnerski podatkovni center za zahtevnejša okolja
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 PROJECT RESULTS

The advanced CDC Rijeka data center ensures the stable operation of high-performance IT equipment and provides reliable support for managing the most complex systems. It boasts flexibility, exceptional energy efficiency, and security. The center's core is the custom-developed DCIM monitoring system, which enables remote supervision and a comprehensive overview of the entire infrastructure's operation. With CDC Rijeka, we fully met all client requirements and expectations. Our adaptability, excellent cooperation with APM Terminals, and record-breaking execution time further enhanced client satisfaction. This project proves that with our expertise, innovation, and professional approach, we can create top-tier solutions and successfully execute the most demanding projects globally.