Container Traffic Surge to 461,121 at Valenciaport in July

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  • In July 2024, the Port Authority of Valencia handled 6.75 million tons of goods, up by 1.22% from July 2023, and processed 461,121 containers, a 5.64% increase.
  • For the year up to July 31, 2024, Valenciaport managed 3,169,288 TEUs, a 12.74% rise from the previous year, with total goods weight reaching 47.61 million tons, a 6.10% increase.
  • Notable increases were seen in exports of iron, steel, and non-metallic minerals, while exports of vehicles, chemical products, and construction materials declined.

In July 2024, the Port Authority of Valencia released its latest statistical bulletin, highlighting continued growth in cargo and container traffic through the port. The data reveals an increase in overall goods handled and notable changes in specific export products and traffic patterns, reports Valenciaport.

Year-to-Date Performance

Up to July 31, 2024, Valenciaport has managed 3,169,288 TEUs, showing a significant increase of 12.74% over the same period last year.

The total weight of goods handled in the first seven months reached 47.61 million tons, up by 6.10%.

Annual Traffic Trends

Over the last twelve months, Valenciaport has moved 79.48 million tons and 5,155,084 TEUs, reflecting yearly increases of 5.56% and 8.62%, respectively.

Despite monthly decreases in bulk traffics, empty containers, and exports, there were notable rises in containerized general cargo, import containers, and transit containers.

Exports of iron and steel grew by 5.82%, and non-metallic minerals saw a substantial increase of 23.67%.

Product-Specific Traffic Trends

However, exports of vehicles, chemical products, and construction materials experienced declines of 9.07%, 1.77%, and 1.75%, respectively.

Overall, vehicles in cargo regime dropped by 9.07% compared to the same period last year.

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Source:Valenciaport