Port of Castellón reports significant cargo growth and economic study

The Port of Castellón is experiencing significant growth in cargo movement, leading the Spanish port system in general merchandise increases. According to official statistics from Puertos del Estado, the port has seen a 48% rise in general merchandise so far this year, contrasting with a 0.6% decline in the national average. Total cargo traffic at the port has grown by 11.2% through August, reaching over 13.5 million tons.

Key growth areas include containerized general merchandise, which rose by 47.2%, and solid bulk cargo, which increased by 12%. Liquid bulk also saw a 5.3% rise. This performance positions the port fourth nationally in total cargo growth volume.

In conjunction with this activity, the Port Authority of Castellón has launched a tender for a consultancy service to conduct an economic and socio-economic impact study. With a base tender budget of approximately 90,750 euros, the nine-month project aims to quantify the port's contribution to production, gross value added, employment, and tax revenue at local, regional, and national levels.