A KEY STRUCTURAL PROJECT
Mobility infrastructure is a powerful driver of transformation for regions and countries. As a long-term partner and investor, VINCI Concessions unlocks the potential of these structures in order to improve regional connectivity.
From 23 million to 40 million passengers: the increase
in capacity at Terminal 1 of
Kansai International airport
Creating momentum for regions
The concession model provides great flexibility when it comes to addressing very diverse local issues. It can be used to quickly upgrade airports, for example, which is vital for certain economies where air transport plays an essential role. This is the case in areas that are difficult to access other than by plane, such as the Amazon region in Brazil, where VINCI Airports is revitalising the seven airports that it has operated since 2021 (see page 32). This also applies to island regions, such as Cabo Verde, whose seven airports were also taken over by VINCI Airports in 2022, and the Dominican Republic, where its concession contract was extended by 30 years in late 2023. Elsewhere, investment is creating new momentum in both operational efficiency and the passenger experience. In Serbia, Belgrade airport has gone into a new phase of its development with the aim of becoming a benchmark in regional mobility (see page 33). In Mexico, VINCI Airports has engaged an investment programme of over €400 million to establish Monterrey airport as a leading international hub. And in Japan, after the second phase of the terminal renovation and expansion at Kansai, the airport is preparing to welcome the many visitors expected for World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Investing in the long term
VINCI Highways and VINCI Autoroutes’ investments in road transport infrastructure also have a structural impact on the regions concerned. VINCI Highways is currently working on major projects in Europe and in Latin America. In Germany, the new B247 highway in the state of Thuringia will redirect HGVs away from villages. In Greece, the new Patras – Pyrgos route will soon serve the south of the Peloponnese, providing better connections for residents and more momentum for local businesses.