Under the scope of “Strengthening Institutional Capacity of Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure on the Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs” Project, first study visit to ATP contracting partner country, Spain, was carried out.

Within the scope of the Project “Strengthening Institutional Capacity of Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure on the Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs”, study visit group formed by Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure DG for Transport Services Regulation, Turkish Standards Institute, Ministry of Trade, General Command of Gendarmerie, General Directorate of Security and project team specialists have performed a meeting with Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Development of Spain.

Methods, procedures and frequently encountered issues with regards to implementation of ATP regulations within Spain was presented by the Spanish Ministry. Followingly, information exchange and questions and answers session was carried out.

Spain’s first cold tunnel (TÚNEL DEL FRÍO, 1983) was also examined after the meeting by the project team. Test center was investigated and practical information on ATP testing procedures were given by test center operatives.

Study visit was concluded with a visit to Hermanos Ortiz Jarreño, S.L test center and cold tunnel.