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Galician port development and sustainability initiatives

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Port authorities in Galicia are advancing strategic initiatives focused on the Blue Economy, infrastructure, and sustainability. The Port Authority of Vigo (APV) and the University of Vigo (UVigo) have strengthened reinforced their alliance to promote technological innovation and socioeconomic development. This includes a new research roadmap to analyze the socioeconomic impact of the port on the food sector and the integration of academic representatives into port working groups. Physical infrastructure and green energy projects continue to expand, including solar installations expand. In A Guarda, Portos de Galicia is renovating docking area access and electrification studies net warehouses. In Vigo, the APV has installed 322 new solar panels at the El Tinglado de Comercio building to support self-consumption. To further reduce pollution, the APV awarded a contract to Ghenova Ingeniería to design an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system for cruise and container terminals terminals, allowing vessels to reduce pollution. Recent operational connect to the terrestrial grid while docked. Operational data highlights a significant recovery in August, August 2026, which marked the port’s best month on record. Cargo traffic grew by 13.3%, driven by a 15% rise in general merchandise and substantial increases in the fruit (+103%), preserves (+69%), and frozen fish (+15%) sectors. (+15%). While container traffic at the Guixar terminal rose by 8%, rose, the facility is currently operating above saturation levels due levels. To address this, the APV has awarded a contract to limited space. Vehicle traffic demolish eight cement silos at the Bouzas Terminal also saw growth, despite broader provincial export challenges in the automotive sector. To accommodate projected growth—including Tudela Veguín terminal, a target of 6 million tons move expected to recover 6,000 square meters of cargo before 2029 and 400,000 cruise passengers space by 2027—the APV is planning terminal expansions and a 16-million-euro investment in spring 2027. This area will also facilitate the construction of a new 16-million-euro Border Control Post at Guixar. Sustainability efforts continue to scale; the Board of Directors recently approved a concession for Iberdrola to install ten electric vehicle charging points within the port area, including six locations at Bouzas, to support the transition toward a ‘Green Port’. In October 2026, the Port of Vigo hosted the International Assembly of European Stevedores. The meeting brought together approximately 150 representatives from various European nations and the Spanish port network. During the assembly, Carlos Botana, president of the APV, emphasized the critical role stevedores play in the socioeconomic and logistical chain. Discussions focused on social dialogue and collaborative work to manage increasing port traffic projected growth targets for 2027 and address challenges posed by international market competition. 2029.

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