# Spanish port traffic and sustainability trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-port-traffic-and-sustainability-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-23T15:22:05.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spanish port operations have shown varying trends in cargo volume and environmental initiatives during the first eight months of 2026.

The Port of Algeciras reported stable traffic with 67.5 million tons, representing a 0.1% decrease compared to the previous year. While container movement increased by 0.8%, liquid bulk cargo and bunkering operations also saw growth.

In Cartagena, total traffic increased by 5.4% to 23.35 million tons, driven largely by a 31.5% surge in solid bulk cargo. The Port of Cartagena also became the first European port to receive the Green Marine Europe certification, recognizing its efforts in emissions reduction, waste management, and biodiversity protection.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Port of Cartagena achieves Green Marine certification and cargo growth

The Port of Cartagena is the first European port to earn Green Marine certification. Meanwhile, Cartagena reports a 5.4% rise in cargo traffic driven by solid bulks, and Almería's fishing fleet continues marine

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-cartagena-achieves-green-marine-certification-and-cargo-growth

### 2026-09-15: Port of Algeciras maintains stable traffic with 67.5 million tons through August

The Port of Algeciras recorded 67.5 million tons of traffic through August 2026, with container movement up 0.8% and reefer cargo increasing by 4%.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-algeciras-maintains-stable-traffic-with-675-million-tons-through-august

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Cite as: Spanish port traffic and sustainability trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-port-traffic-and-sustainability-trends