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.
Port of Santander plans three infrastructure investments
Santander, Spain (Ports Europe) March 1, 2024 – The Port of Santander has announced three infrastructure investments totalling around 40 million euros....
Algeciras port issues tender to develop Tarifa-Tangier maritime link
Algeciras, Spain (Ports Europe) March 1, 2024 – The Bay of Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has issued a public tender to develop the Tarifa-Tangier City...
Port of Malaga promotes its services to Peruvian companies
Málaga, Spain (Ports Europe) February 29, 2024 – Various organisations related to the Port of Malaga have united to present their services to Peruvian...
Port of Ribadeo in Northwest Galicia to be dredged
Ribadeo, Spain (Ports Europe) February 28, 2024 – The government has announced that around 5.5 million euros will be invested in dredging the port of...
Port of Marin hosts bulk carrier which uses wind propulsion energy
Marín, Spain (Ports Europe) February 28, 2024 – The Port of Marin is the first Spanish destination for the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean, a vessel equipped...
Basque port of Pasaia handled 3.5 mt of cargo in 2023, up +5.5%
Pasaia, Spain (Ports Europe) February 28, 2024 – The Basque port of Pasaia handled 3.5 million tons (mt) of cargo in 2023, up +5.5% compared to the...
Spain: Total cargo traffic by port – January 2024
Madrid, Spain (Ports Europe) February 26, 2024 – Spanish ports of general interest handed 45.6 million tons of cargo in January, up +3.4% more than in...
Spain: Total TEU traffic by port – January 2024
Madrid, Spain (Ports Europe) February 26, 2024 – With containers (TEUs), 2024 began with an increase of +5.8% reaching 1.34 million tons, almost...
Spanish ports see +3.4% cargo increase in January 2024
Madrid, Spain (Ports Europe) February 26, 2024 – Spanish ports of general interest handed 45.6 million tons of cargo in January, up +3.4% more than in...
BlueTechPort and BCN Port Innovation Foundation debut at the Mobile World Congress
The Port of Barcelona will be present at 4YFN, an event for startups integrated within the MWC, in strategic association with Tech Barcelona. The Port of...
Navalia shipping exhibition will promote the offshore wind industry
Vigo, Spain (Ports Europe) February 26, 2024 – Navalia, the annual shipping conference, has organised an event on February 29, 2024, to promote the...
MSR-Electronic GmbH opens branch in A Coruña, Spain
A Coruña, Spain (Ports Europe) February 26, 2024 – MSR-Electronic GmbH has announced the establishment of MSR-Iberia in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The...
Port of Bilbao as a hub for WEC Lines
Bilbao, Spain (Ports Europe) February 25, 2024 – WEC Lines (W.E.C. Lines) and the Port of Bilbao have celebrated their shortsea shipping services. Bilbao...
National, local firms join for Valencia container terminal tender
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) February 23, 2024 – Leading national construction and dredging companies are forming consortia with local building firms...
Windar Renovables prepares Port of Aviles for exports
Avilés, Spain (Ports Europe) February 23, 2024 – Windar Renovables is preparing a plot of about 55,000 m² to store finished products for export. The...
Farmers block Port of Algeciras
Algeciras, Spain (Ports Europe) February 22, 2024 – A number of agricultural organisations have organised a protest in Algeciras, Southern Spain. The...
New consortium to build, develop superyacht marina Ibiza port
Ibiza, Spain (Ports Europe) February 22, 2024 – A consortium formed by Ocean Capital Partners (OCP), Grupo Empresas Matutes, and Island Global Yachting...
GreenTech for Ports and Terminals Conference in May in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) February 21, 2024 – This year, GreenTech for Ports and Terminals Conference is making a comeback following its successful...
Port of Aviles to draft dredging project
Avilés, Spain (Ports Europe) February 21, 2024 – The Port of Aviles is drafting a project to expand the San Juan breakwater. This would prevent a large...
Puertos del Estados supports “cold ironing”, electrification
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) February 21, 2024 – Representatives of state port authorities have met in the Port of Barcelona to share experiences and...