Valenciaport processes 461,121 containers in July

In July, Valenciaport handled 461,121 containers, marking a 5.64% increase compared to the same month last year.

The port processed 6.75 million tons of goods in terms of weight, reflecting a 1.22% increase from July 2023.

For the year-to-date period ending July 31, Valenciaport has managed 3,169,288 TEUs, a 12.74% rise over the same period last year, translating to 47.61 million tons, up by 6.10%.

In addition, the data over the past twelve months shows that the port has handled 79.48 million tons of cargo and 5,155,084 TEUs, representing year-over-year increases of 5.56% and 8.62%, respectively. This highlights Valenciaport’s role as a crucial hub for international trade.

The Statistical Bulletin from the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) reveals a mixed performance for July, with decreases in bulk traffic (-27.53%), empty containers (-5.78%), and exports (-5.81%). However, these declines were offset by gains in containerized general cargo (+9.10%), import containers (+7.24%), and transit containers (+18.65%).

Furthermore, from January 1 to July 31, the port handled 354,376 vehicles under the cargo regime, a 9.07% decrease compared to the first seven months of the previous year. Export data for the year show significant growth in iron and steel (+5.82%) and non-metallic minerals (+23.67%).

Conversely, declines were noted in chemical products (-1.77%), construction materials (-1.75%), and other goods (-12.42%), including wood and cork, paper and pulp, machinery, tools, and spare parts.