The port infrastructure at the port of Koper is owned by the Republic of Slovenia, but the management and provision of some port services is given into concession to Luka Koper. The concession is given with exclusive rights for some services such as cargo-handling (including mooring) and it seems also pilotage and towage justified by safety reasons; other services, like towage, can supposedly be provided by other port operators, provided there is available capacity and that the concessionaire grants them access. 