Spain
Spain (España) is located in Southwest Europe, occupying the Iberian peninsula between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic; a member of the European Union; by tonnage the leading ports are Algeciras, Barcelona and València. State ports are managed by Puertos del Estado which executes port policy of the government; made up of 28 port authorities that manage the 46 ports.
EU job-search aid worth €2 million for 500 former shipbuilding workers in Spain
Former shipbuilding workers from Galicia will receive €2,054,400 in EU aid to help them re-integrate into the labour market, following a plenary vote on...
International experts recognize Valenciaport as a benchmark in data management
Francesco de Candia (Grimaldi): “The ports of València and Sagunto represent 60% of Grimaldi’s business in Spain” – October 22, 2020...
Algeciras port sees slight increase in September container traffic
Algeciras, Spain (PortSEurope) October 22, 2020 – In September 2020, container traffic at Algeciras port is reported at 438,000 TEU, 2 +2% increase on...
Bilbao stevedoring companies request arbitration
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) October 19, 2020 – The strike by the stevedoring workers at the port of Bilbao threatens to last for a month, having...
Port of Barcelona reduces its carbon footprint by 20%
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 20, 2020 – The Port of Barcelona has reduced its CO2 emissions by 20% and has become the first port of the world...
ESPO highlights “the impressive work of Valenciaport with the environment”
The European Organization of Maritime Ports (ESPO) congratulates Valenciaport for the sixth PERS environmental management certification, a European recognition...
Hapag Lloyd chooses Malaga as a port of call on the regular line
Málaga, Spain (PortSEurope) October 19, 2020 – Malaga has started its activity as a port of call for the German company Hapag Lloyd, in...
Cargo traffic in Valenciaport registers best ever September ever
Valenciaport continues the upward trend that began in August – where for the first time a Spanish port exceeded half a million TEUs in one month –...
Barcelona port sees encouraging September 2020 cargo figures
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 19, 2020 – Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona (APB – Port Authority of Barcelona) has reported cargo...
Port community, social agents, business sectors and administration meet in the Navigation and Port councils in València, Sagunto and Gandía
This body brings together about 40 representatives of ports, administrations and agents interested in port activity – October 16, 2020 In today’s...
Valenciaport: the new North Terminal is a clear example of infrastructure that combines sustainability and growth
The president of Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV – Valenciaport, Port Authority of Valencia) has appreciated being able to explain in the Corts...
ASECAM takes the first steps to study a Mobility Plan for Camp de Morvedre, Valencia
The Camp de Morvedre Business Association (ASECAM) and the Valenciaport Foundation have held a Mobility Workshop this Wednesday, October 14, for the associates...
COSCO Shipping Ports – September 2020 container throughout
Hong Kong, China (PortSEurope) October 16, 2020 – COSCO Shipping Ports Limited has reported September 2020 container throughout for its terminals...
Valenciaport Foundation participates in the Cyrene project to improve security and reliability of supply chains
Between today and tomorrow, the kick-off meeting of the CYRENE project (Certifying the Security and Resilience of Supply Chain Services) is held, an initiative...
European ports recognize the environmental excellence of Valenciaport
All the investments planned in the coming years in the Valenciaport area entail a series of sustainability commitments to achieve the 2030 goal, zero emissions...
Valenciaport participates in the webinar “Challenges and opportunities for ports in the Mediterranean”
This virtual event, which can be followed online, is organized by Transport Events and Valenciaport – October 14, 2020 European experts will discuss the...
South Korean consul visits the port of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 15, 2020 – Taewan Huh, the Consul for South Korea, has visited Barcelona port, accompanied by Consul Deputy...
WEC Lines launches new Bilbao-Moerdijk container service
Moerdijk, Netherlands (PortSEurope) October 14, 2020 – WEC Lines has announced a new container shipping service between the Dutch port of Moerdijk and...
Barcelona port joins participates in annual meeting of European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 12, 2020 – The Port of Barcelona is part of the annual meeting of the European Chamber of Commerce (Eurochambres)...
Valenciaport continues with promotional activity in the main world logistics and port competitions
Valenciaport’s commercial and promotional activity has continued its programming, adapting to the circumstances imposed in the events marked by Covid-19...