Strategically located in a privileged enclave within the Bay of Algeciras, the port of Algeciras is a real hub for large-scale maritime and logistical connections. With more than 157 direct links with other ports and more than 20 major shipping companies operating in its facilities, this Mediterranean terminal is a powerful driving force for international trade.
This port has firmly established its position as one of the top five European ports and occupies the second place in terms of maritime connectivity at national level. According to the Port Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) developed by UNCTAD in the first half of 2023, the port of Algeciras has maintained its fifth position, surpassing prominent maritime destinations such as Barcelona, Le Havre (France), Piraeus (Greece), Gioia Tauro (Italy) and Bremerhaven (Germany). Globally, it has moved up one place to 23rd place.
Precisely in the port of Algeciras is located the SAM Algeciras multimodal logistics platform, an essential component for global trade and logistics. Thanks to its strategic location on the Strait of Gibraltar, it has become a crucial link between Europe and Africa, playing a fundamental role as a distribution centre on international trade routes.
Spain, the european country with the best maritime connectivity
The connections of spanish ports in the global container shipping network have experienced growth compared to the end of 2022. The Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI), a specific index that quantifies these connections by country and which is defined by UNCTAD, generates a score of 94.06 (+2.26) in the first half of 2023, in contrast with the figure of 91.80 in the last quarter of 2022.
This increase in the index signals the continued commitment of spanish ports to strengthening their global maritime links, providing a solid basis for greater participation in international trade and wider and more efficient access to global markets.
Maritime connectivity opens up a range of new opportunities for ports and their surrounding areas, facilitating greater participation in international trade and smoother access to markets, which in turn lowers the costs of transporting goods.
SAM Algeciras, key platform in the port of Andalusia
In this scenario of expansion and development, SAM Algeciras multimodal logistics platform plays a fundamental role, with an extension of more than 120,000 square metres. Strategically located at a short distance of 1.5 kilometres from the port of Algeciras, this facility stands as a vital nucleus, connecting the main land, rail and sea routes that link Algeciras with the Iberian Peninsula, Europe and the world.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of services focused on the optimisation of container transport, SAM Algeciras plays an essential role in the success and efficiency of this dynamic commercial and logistics centre.