Valenciaport sees strong traffic growth in first two months of 2025

The Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin reports a significant rise in container traffic with Angola, which surged by 2,200% in tonnes during the first two months of the year.

Trade with Israel also grew by 44.4%, while Algeria saw an increase of 18.7%. Meanwhile, China remains Valenciaport’s top trading partner, with 129,724 TEUs exchanged during this period—a 36.44% increase—along with 1,410,867 tonnes of cargo, reflecting 29.43% growth.

The export sector continues to show positive momentum at the Spanish port, as full container cargo traffic leaving Valenciaport for international destinations increased by 5.4%. According to the February Statistical Bulletin, full TEU traffic grew by 9.9% that month. Unloading operations surged by 29.9%, and transit container movements rose by 4.15% in the cumulative total for January and February.

In the first two months of the year, companies operating through Valenciaport handled 12.51 million tonnes, marking a 1.35% year-on-year increase. Container traffic reached 863,894 TEUs, reflecting a 10.3% growth.

The Bulletin’s analysis also highlights a 0.44% rise in UTI (intermodal transport units) traffic, while TEU transport by rail grew by 4.53%. However, passenger traffic declined by 5.9%, and vehicle traffic dropped by 34.3%.

By sector, Valenciaport recorded growth in non-metallic minerals (28.08%), chemical products (12.17%), construction materials (9.06%), and agri-foodstuffs (2.35%) during the first two months of the year.

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