Tender for ferry service between Spain and Canary Islands annulled

The Spanish Ministry of Transport annulled the tender for a ferry line between southern Spain and the Canary Islands because no company submitted a bid.

The tender for the transport of passengers, vehicles and goods between the mainland and the archipelago was not awarded. This includes routes to Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Palma, Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The bid amount was 3 million euros per year with an extension option. The Ministry of Transport is considering measures to ensure sea connectivity. This is particularly important for routes of strategic significance. Current connections operate under existing regulations.