Castellón
The Port of Castellón occupies a strategic location, making it the gateway to the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East and the Black Sea, with many regular services to these destinations. Other services connect it to more than 101 countries around the globe. Its traffic is diverse and the port is constantly striving to improve its sustainability and competitiveness. The development of a logistics platform spanning more than 4 million square metres and the construction of a nearby intermodal station make this one of Spain’s most attractive ports for investors. the port is managed by Autoridad Portuaria de Castelló (APC – Port Authority of Castellon). 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.
Puerto de Castellón marks a milestone in merchandise traffic in June
Castellón, Spain (Ports Europe) July 24, 2018 – In June this year the port of Castellón handled 1,798,527 tons of cargo, an increase of 0.5% compared...
Spain’s Tax Agency to complete Castellón port customs building reconstruction in 2019
Castellón, Spain (Ports Europe) July 19, 2018 – Spain’s Tax Agency will obtain in the coming days the building permit to carry out the reform of the...
Latvia’s Alpha Shipping launches line connecting Barcelona, Castellón to North Africa
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) July 11, 2018 – Latvian company Alpha Shipping has started offering a regular direct service linking the ports of Barcelona...
PortCastelló approves its annual accounts with an increase of 52% in profits
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) July 6, 2018 – The board of directors of Autoridad Portuaria de Castelló (Port Authority of Castellon) has approved...
Spain: Puertos del Estado – May 2018 cargo traffic by port authority
Madrid, Spain (PortSEurope) July 5, 2018 – Puertos del Estado, the state-run ports system, reports MONTH 2018 cargo traffic (tonnes) statistics by port...
Noatum and Algeposa create new alliances
Huelva, Spain (PortSEurope) July 1, 2018 – Grupo Algeposa and Noatum Ports have signed an agreement to partner in the maritime terminals in Castelló,...
Noatum Terminal Castellón starts operating Liebherr crane
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) June 13, 2018 – Noatum Terminal Castellón has since the end of April utilised a new Liebherr crane in its machinery...
Castellón port breaks solid bulk cargo traffic record in May
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) June 12, 2018 – Castellón port recorded in May the best month in its history in terms of solid bulk traffic handling by...
Castellón port installs traffic lights to control truck traffic, reduce pollution
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) June 11, 2018 – Castellón port has installed traffic lights in the perimeter road of the north zone of the port with the aim...
Spain: Puertos del Estado – April 2018 cargo traffic by port authority
Madrid, Spain (PortSEurope) June 8, 2018 – Puertos del Estado, the state-run ports system, reports April 2018 cargo traffic (tonnes) statistics by port...
Castellón port changes management structure
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 31, 2018 – The board of directors of the Castellón port authority approved on May 24 a new management structure that...
Castellón port promotes leisure activities
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 28, 2018 – Castellón port invested €280,000 ($325,000) in the coastal wharf to promote the harbour as a leisure area....
Spain’s Bulk Cargo Logistics to invest €4.4 million in storage facility at Castellón port
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 25, 2018 – Spanish company Bulk Cargo Logistics SA plans invest €4.36 million ($5.08 million) in the construction of...
Castellón port breaks monthly cargo traffic record
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 23, 2018 – Statistical figures have confirmed that the port of Castellón has once again beat its own records,...
Castellón port gets authorisation to handle ro-ro traffic of live animals
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 15, 2018 – Castellón port has been authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment to develop...
Spain has the cleanest ports among ESPO members
Algeciras, Spain (PortSEurope) May 14, 2018 – A total of seven Spanish ports have achieved environmental certification of the international standard Port...
Spain: Puertos del Estado – March 2018 cargo traffic by port authority
Madrid, Spain (PortSEurope) May 5, 2018 – Puertos del Estado, the state-run ports system, reports Marc 2018 cargo traffic (tonnes) statistics by port...
Castellón port profit rises 52% in 2017
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) May 3, 2018 – Castellón port recorded a profit of €9.5 million ($11.4 million) in 2017, up 52%, becoming the fourth most...
Castellón port to cut fees also in 2019
Castellón, Spain (PortSEurope) April 30, 2018 – Castellón port plans to lower rates again in 2019 “to continue gaining competitiveness”, the...
APM Terminals names commercial director for Spain
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) April 26, 2018 – Barbara Fleischer has been appointed as the new commercial director of APM Terminals for the Barcelona,...