Qantara Capital to develop €468m logistics park in Portugal

Plans are moving forward for the Grândola Logistics Park Euro-Atlantic (GLPEA) in Grândola, Portugal, backed by an estimated €468 mln investment.

Grândola Logistics Park Euro-Atlantic (GLPEA)

Promoted by Qantara Capital, this development’s strategic location provides direct access to maritime routes via the Port of Sines and serves as a vital entry point to the broader European market. The project addresses the limited availability of large-scale logistics real estate in Portugal, prioritising environmental sustainability and multimodal transport integration.

The park’s location ensures direct connectivity to the IC1 expressway and the Southern Railway Line, with the A2 motorway just 8 km away. This multimodal access places GLPEA 50 km from the Port of Sines, 64 km from Setúbal, and 100 km from Lisbon. The infrastructure will span a total land area of 1.3 million m2, featuring 635,000 m2 of constructed space and an on-site rail freight terminal with a 23,000 m2 container yard.

GLPEA will operate under a "Built-to-Suit" model, offering custom-built facilities tailored to tenant specifications via long-term lease agreements.

Environmentally, the project mandates sustainable building certification for all structures and will maximize renewable energy generation through rooftop and parking lot solar installations. A data-driven energy management system will optimise production, storage, and charging capabilities, while an on-site wastewater treatment plant will recycle water for irrigation and other non-potable uses.

The licensing process has achieved a major milestone with the conclusion of the public consultation on the Environmental Impact Study on 2 July, which received constructive feedback. The developer intends to commence infrastructure construction immediately following the issuance of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and final municipal licensing approval.

Hadrien Fraissinet, CEO of Qantara Capital, said: “GLPEA presents itself as a strategic platform of Iberian scale that directly addresses the scarcity 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 crucial gateway to international trade and reinforcing Portugal's position in global supply chains.”

David Claudino, managing director of GLPEA, added: “Our priority commitment is to the future of Gravatá and to creating real opportunities for those who live here. The Built-to-Suit development model is fundamental to this process, as it ensures that the park's growth is tailored, sustainable, and integrated with the municipality. This translates into retaining the young population through qualified and stable employment, and returning direct value to the community, not only from a financial point of view, but also in the form of new public infrastructure, sports facilities, and social support.”