Lučka uprava Split

What Lučka uprava Split does

Lučka uprava Split is a non-profit public institution (javna ustanova) established in 1997 by the Government of the Republic of Croatia under the Law on Maritime Domain and Seaports, with exclusive management rights over the Port of Split—a port of special international economic interest. It manages six specialized basins across Split, Kaštela Bay, and Vis Island: Gradska luka (passenger/cruise, 11.5m draft), Kaštelanski B (shipbuilding/repair, 8.5m), Kaštelanski C (energy terminal with OPS, 10.8m), Kaštelanski D–Resnik (development, 12.0m), Vranjičko-solinski (industrial/petroleum, 13.5m), and Komiški (fisheries, 5.0m). The port authority served 6,050,295 passengers in 2025 (+1% YoY) and is the largest passenger port in Croatia and one of the busiest in the Adriatic.

The port authority's operational technology stack includes vessel tracking and berth management systems, a 24/7 Port Operational Center (Lučki operativni centar), an ISPS-compliant security framework per SOLAS Chapter XI-2 with video surveillance and access control, four public live webcams, and a Plovidbeni red (Sailing Schedule) Progressive Web App launched in eight languages (Croatian, English, German, Italian, Slovenian, Polish, Czech, Slovak). Revenue is generated through three streams: publicly regulated port fees (transaction-based tariffs updated November 2025), concession agreements with 27 active operators covering catering, retail, banking, vehicle rental, warehousing, and taxi services (e.g., €700/yr taxi fixed fee), and EU project co-financing through Interreg Italy-Croatia programs and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Customer segments span domestic ferry passengers to Dalmatian islands, international cruise lines (MSC, Costa, Viking, NCL, Celebrity, TUI), freight and ro-ro operators, fisheries, and concession service providers.

Name

Lučka uprava Split

Legal name

Lučka uprava Split

Website

https://portsplit.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lučka uprava Split is a non-profit public institution managing Croatia's largest passenger port. Established in 1997, it operates six port basins serving ferry passengers, international cruise lines, freight operators, and Adriatic island residents with 6M+ annual passengers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Management Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminal & Passenger Pier Operations (Ferry-Specific) (THAIAJAJ), Cross-Border & International Passenger Ferries (THAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Port authority operations
• Passenger port services
• Maritime infrastructure management
• Ferry terminal operations
• Cruise port services

Headquarters

HQ city

Split

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Port Fees (Lučke pristojbe): Fees charged for vessel berthing, passenger services, and port usage. Tariffs are publicly disclosed and regularly updated.
2. Concession Fees: Revenue from concessions granted to private operators for services including catering, retail, banking (ATMs), currency exchange, vehicle rental, warehousing, and taxi services within port areas.
3. EU Project Funding: Co-financing from European Union funds for infrastructure development projects including Interreg Italy-Croatia programs and other EU initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lučka uprava Split is a Croatian public port authority that manages and operates the Port of Split, the largest passenger port in Croatia. It administers six port basins handling passenger ferries, cruise ships, cargo, and commercial maritime traffic, providing berthing, port security (ISPS), and concession-based services to shipping operators.

Product overview

Lučka uprava Split operates as a non-profit public institution managing Split Port — Croatia's largest passenger port and one of the busiest on the Adriatic. The port infrastructure comprises six specialized basins: Gradska luka (passenger/cruise terminal), Kaštelanski bazen B (shipbuilding/repair), Kaštelanski bazen C (energy terminal with OPS stations), Kaštelanski bazen D – Resnik (development expansion), Vranjičko-solinski bazen (industrial/petroleum terminal), and Komiški bazen (fisheries on Vis island). Core offerings include port basin management, cruise operations (serving major global cruise lines since 2002), a real-time Plovidbeni red (Sailing Schedule) PWA, port security services compliant with ISPS/SOLAS standards, and participation in multiple EU Interreg projects focused on sustainability, multimodal transport, and cybersecurity. The organization focuses on passenger ferry services, cruise ship calls, cargo operations, and fisheries — serving both domestic island routes and international maritime traffic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port of Split - Passenger Ferry Operations Management and operation of passenger ferry berthing and terminal services across six port basins, serving ferry operators connecting Split with Croatian islands (such as Jadrolinija). The service is for commercial ferry operators and their passengers.
• Cruise Ship Berthing and Operations Berth allocation, mooring, and operational support for international cruise ships calling at the Port of Split. The service targets cruise lines and their passengers visiting the city of Split.
• Port Security Services (ISPS) ISPS-compliant port facility security services for vessels, passengers, and port infrastructure under international maritime security regulations. Targeted at shipping lines and commercial port users.
• Port Concession and Leasing Services Leasing of port land, commercial spaces, and concession rights for retail, hospitality, and maritime service operators within the port area. Targeted at commercial tenants and concessionaires.
• Plovidbeni red - Sailing Schedule PWA Progressive Web Application (PWA) that publishes the official sailing schedule of ferry and ship arrivals and departures at the Port of Split. Available to ferry operators, travel agencies, and the general public for trip planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,050,295 passengers served in 2025 (+1% YoY)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic SeacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Lead partner in SUSPORT project (Interreg Italy-Croatia 2020-2022) focused on sustainable port development and environmental protection. Total project budget 7.142M EUR.
• Lučka uprava ZadarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUSPORT project along with other Croatian port authorities for coordinated environmental and energy efficiency planning.
• Lučka uprava PločecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUSPORT project for cross-border port cooperation and sustainability initiatives.
• Lučka uprava DubrovnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUSPORT project for Adriatic-wide port sustainability cooperation.
• Lučka uprava RijekacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUSPORT project representing northern Adriatic Croatian ports.
• North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in INTESA project (2019-2021) for maritime safety and navigation systems integration. Budget 2.896M EUR.
• Ministarstvo mora, prometa i infrastrukture RHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject coordinator for CYSCROMS strategic cybersecurity project (2023-2026) valued at 5.1M EUR addressing maritime cybersecurity.
• Plovput d.o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CYSCROMS cybersecurity project - maritime navigation and communication services provider.
• JadrolinijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CYSCROMS cybersecurity project - major Croatian ferry operator.
• Central European Initiative (CEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in MIMOSA project (2020-2022) for multimodal sustainable passenger transport. Budget 7.14M EUR.
• Rete Autostrade Mediterranee (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in CHARGE project (2018-2019) for intermodal transport and logistics. Budget 965K EUR.
• 8 Adriatic Ports Consortium (Italy-Croatia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREMEMBER project partners: Ancona, Venice, Trieste, Ravenna, Rijeka, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Split for digital cultural heritage preservation. Budget 2.81M EUR.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Port of Venice (Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Settentrionale): Italian port authority managing Venice and Chioggia ports. Larger incumbent serving similar Adriatic cruise and ferry markets; partnered with Split in REMEMBER cultural heritage and INTESA maritime safety projects; comparable in cruise passenger handling function.
• North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (Italy): Italian port authority system covering northern Adriatic. Direct strategic partner of Lučka uprava Split in EU-funded projects (INTESA, SUSPORT); comparable in port management functions and Mediterranean cruise operations.
• Port of Trieste (Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale): Italian port authority managing Trieste. Comparable regional Adriatic port authority with similar governance and EU-funded cooperation model; partnered with Split in the CHARGE intermodal logistics project.
• Port of Koper (Luka Koper): Slovenian multipurpose port operator handling containers, cars, and passengers. Comparable in Adriatic port operations and intermodal connections; competing for regional cargo flows and offering a benchmark for Adriatic port efficiency.

Direct peers

• Lučka uprava Zadar: Croatian port authority serving Zadar on the central Adriatic. Peer in governance and port operations, partnered with Split in SUSPORT and CYSCROMS projects, and competing for cruise and ferry traffic in the Croatian Adriatic market.
• Lučka uprava Ploče: Croatian port authority managing Ploče port, focused on cargo and bulk handling. Peer in the Croatian port authority system, sharing the same regulatory framework and participating alongside Split in CYSCROMS cybersecurity and SUSPORT sustainability projects.
• Port of Ancona (Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Centrale): Italian Adriatic port authority managing Ancona. Direct peer serving Adriatic ferry routes between Italy and Croatia/Greece; partnered with Split in REMEMBER and other EU Interreg projects under comparable regulatory frameworks.
• Lučka uprava Dubrovnik: Croatian port authority managing Dubrovnik port, a major cruise destination on the southern Adriatic. Directly comparable in function and governance structure, serving overlapping cruise line customers and participating in shared EU cooperation projects.
• Lučka uprava Rijeka: Croatian port authority managing the Port of Rijeka, the largest cargo port in Croatia. Directly comparable as a fellow public port authority under the same Croatian maritime law framework, participating in shared EU projects (SUSPORT, REMEMBER).

Emerging players

• Jadrolinija: Croatia's national ferry operator and Split port's largest domestic ferry customer. Complementary rather than competitive: uses Split as home port for Adriatic island services. Important as a key port stakeholder and partner in CYSCROMS project.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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