Barcelona
The Port of Barcelona is located on Spain’s Mediterranean coast about 150 km south of the country’s border with France. The state-owned port is operated by Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona (APB – Port Authority of Barcelona). Most types of cargo are handled including dry and liquid bulk, Ro-Ro, containers, liquefied gas and breakbulk. There are also extensive facilities for cruise and ferry passengers, fishing boats and leisure craft.
Port of Barcelona sees cargo continue to fall in Jan-Oct 2023
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) November 21, 2023 – In January-October 2023, the Port of Barcelona handled 52 million tons (mt) of cargo, down -10.3%...
SUARDIAZ, new Ro-Ro line linking Tanger Med & Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) November 19, 2023 – The SUARDIAZ Group has announced the launch of the new regular Ro-Ro line connecting the port of...
Stevedores at Barcelona port refuse to handle military cargo
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 8, 2023 – A trade union organisation in the port of Barcelona has said its stevedore members will no longer...
Italy experiences surge in cruise ship tourism
Rome, Italy (PortSEurope) November 5, 2023 – Italy is experiencing a surge in cruise ship tourism and 2024 is forecast to be a record year. Italy is...
Port of Barcelona completes development of the Nova Bocana area
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 3, 2023 – The Port of Barcelona has completed the development of the Nova Bocana area with the commissioning of...
Adif issues tender for Barcelona port transport improvements
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 2, 2023 – The Spanish state infrastructure agency Adif has issued a tender to draft construction projects for the...
In Jan-Sept 23, Barcelona port saw both cargo & containers down
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 25, 2023 – In January-September 2023, the Port of Barcelona saw both cargo and containers down. The port had total...
Port of Barcelona sends business mission to India
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 17, 2023 – The Port of Barcelona has sent a business mission to India. Starting yesterday, the delegation is...
Hutchison Ports BEST terminal receives six new hybrid cranes
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 11, 2023 – Hutchison Ports BEST terminal has received six new hybrid cranes which will reduce CO2 emissions by...
Maersk launches new rail offering from Barcelona to Southern France
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 6, 2023 – Maersk launches a new rail offering from Barcelona to Southern France for shorter transit times. Maersk...
Noatum sells stake in Barcelona Container Depot Service Group
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 5, 2023 – Noatum has sold its 27.9% stake in Barcelona Container Depot Service Group for €11 million. Noatum is...
Port of Barcelona is present at Fruit Attraction fair
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 5, 2023 – The Port of Barcelona is present at Fruit Attraction, a leading fruit and vegetable fair in Madrid and...
Cepsa carries out largest biofuels supply in its history in Barcelona port
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 3, 2023 – Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, has completed the largest supply of...
Port of Barcelona relocates cruises away from city neighbourhoods
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 3, 2023 – The Port of Barcelona has said goodbye to the last cruise ship to operate at the Barcelona Nord dock,...
European Mediterranean ports better connected after COVID
Copenhagen, Denmark (Ports Europe) September 25, 2023 – Several European Mediterranean ports have significantly increased their connectivity to the...
Ports of Barcelona and Busan held the 2023 Europe Logistics Platform Seminar in Seoul
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) September 21, 2023 – The ports of Barcelona and Busan held the 2023 Europe Logistics Platform Seminar in Seoul yesterday...
Port of Barcelona reports cargo traffic down over -12% in Jan-Aug 2023
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) September 18, 2023 – In the first eight months of 2023, the Port of Barcelona reported total traffic of 42.8 million...