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The chairman gave an account of the 2024-2028 PortCastelló Investment Plan worth 304 million euros.
Rubén Ibáñez celebrated the fact that “the Port of Castellón continues to grow with the arrival of new companies”
The project, costing more than 270,000 euros, includes the renovation of the entire electrical and hydraulic infrastructure to minimise inconvenience to neighbours
30 workers and 20 lorries are working every day to complete the project by January 2025
The president of the Ports of the State stresses “the importance of open and constructive dialogue to make progress in the transformation of the ports”
The project will connect the existing south dock with the internal railway station and the future wind power hub
Nearly 100 professionals in PortCastelló discuss the economic-social impact and the effect of the blue economy on cruises and recreational sailing
The conference will be held on Tuesday 17 September at the Moll de Costa venue and will be attended by leading professionals
The president of PortCastelló highlighted “the commitment, the feeling and the desire of the centre that convince authorities to always support you”
The manager of the Foundation, Susana Soria, holds business meetings in Malaga to consolidate the province as an attractive and unique destination for the sector
The aim of this initiative is to recognise the best doctoral thesis and the best master’s and bachelor’s degree final projects related to research and innovation in the field of smart ports
The group discovered the traditions and cuisine of Benicàssim, Vall d’Uixó, Vilafamés, Castellón and Alfondeguilla
Ibáñez: “The port of Castellón was ahead of its time, positioned itself and today is in an excellent position to take on the future energy challenges of the port system and Spain as a country”
The project, worth more than one million euros, is being carried out concurrently with the construction of the retaining wall, which will gain the port 420,000 square metres
The estimated value is 700,000 euros according to the appraisal carried out last week
The president of the Port Authority, Rubén Ibáñez, has speeded up the entire process following his request for a report that concluded that it presents a danger of sinking and is a risk to maritime safety
Container traffic in transit has grown by 362.9%, boosting PortCastelló’s standing as a hub port
Rubén Ibáñez: “The Port of Castellón continues on its path of growth as a result of our hard work to improve month on month and to get out of its situation of stagnated”
The president of the Port Authority of Castellón emphasised the increase in maritime traffic and the design of the future port
The environmental commitment of the cruise sector makes Spain’s coastline one of the most attractive and sustainable in Europe
Rubén Ibáñez: “This action will improve the environment and provide the Grao with a new leisure area”
This project will make possible to respond to the increase in liquid bulk traffic in the port of Castellón.
The Port Authority has also launched its Sustainability Report, which reviews the main actions for environmental protection and initiatives to improve port-city interaction
The port of Castellón has grown by 60.9% since January, driven by the growth in the import of raw materials for the ceramics sector
“This is an achievement that reflects our continued commitment to excellence in innovation management and underlines our dedication in promoting an innovative culture within the port community,” said the president of the Port Authority, Rubén Ibáñez.
Rubén Ibáñez: “Our commitment is to move towards being an eco-proactive port, which will strengthen our port-city connection and respond to the needs of the port community”
The Castellón Port Authority has put out to tender the project for the construction of two overpasses crossing the drainage channel of the new expansion area
The Port of Castellón is the only port in the Spanish Port System to obtain the certification of the National Security Scheme (ENS) at its intermediate level
Rubén Ibáñez:”our objective is to coordinate joint policies and work in the same direction to house an innovation and training centre in the heart of the Grao”
This initiative complies with the Seabird Action Plan in the Valencian Community
ortCastelló will be hosting the exhibition “De Polo a Polo, un viaje a los grandes paraísos naturales” (From Pole to Pole, a journey to the great natural paradises) in Sète square
It has a budget of 36.5 million euros and will enable the Port of Castellón to become a partner for dry ports such as those in Aragon
Through this initiative PortCastelló complies with the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan and with the Strategic Framework that establishes ports that are environmentally sustainable, eco-proactive and committed to their city
Rubén Ibáñez: PortCastelló continues to make progress in its strategy to become a Mediterranean offshore wind hub that will allow us to lead offshore wind power in Spain”
The 2024 SOM Festival will kick off on Friday 26 July with a performance by comedian Juan Dávila
The port of Castellón is making its facilities available for tests and research being carried out by the Centre for Research in Robotics and Underwater Technologies (CIRTESU)
The School of Hotel and Restaurant Management hosted the event, which was attended by representatives from various companies connected to the sector
The project is part of the actions promoted by the Port Authority to establish this expansion area. It will make it possible to recover area to be offered to new companies
Ibáñez: “Our progress in operations forces us to amend regulations to include measures that will guarantee strict control in environmental management in terms of safety and environmental protection”
The port of Castellón continues its upward trend in the total traffic of goods and grows by 44.6% in six months
In the first round, the 60 participants had to make a salad with anchovies in vinegar
Rubén Ibáñez: “We are a port 100% committed to environmental management and the implementation of mechanisms to reduce atmospheric pollution”
The culinary competition, which has a total of 60 participants, is aimed at children aged 6 to 12
The construction of the retaining wall will make Castellón the port of the Mediterranean seaboard with the largest surface area available to businesses
The collaboration between regional and general interest ports is a strategic opportunity of great importance
The organisation holds its annual meeting and reaffirms its commitment to the development of the maritime and port sector
BOE has published the resolution to start the project for the coastal quay-north section area of the southern dock
The management report for the first half of 2024 includes nearly a hundred actions related to participation in trade fairs, training talks, CSR and port-city integration
The president of the Port Authority stated that “this advance in the integrated management of emergencies makes us the first Valencian port in the state port system to be integrated into the 112 emergency service”
The doctor and educator Marta Izquierdo, stressed the importance of early diagnosis as a preventive measure
This is the first step for the port of Castellón to become an international leader in these types of industries
Rubén Ibáñez: “We are fulfilling our commitment to work together with the sector and that is why we are also maintaining the 40% export bonus”
The ‘Cor del Port’ committee, which was set up in March, now has a total of 38 members made up of sponsoring and collaborating companies
Rubén Ibáñez has presented the development area of the project in the south dock of the port and its business opportunities
The manager of the PortCastelló Foundation underlined the importance of these forums to “get to know the real interests of companies when they stop over in the Mediterranean”
The president Rubén Ibáñez has indicated that this positive performance of port traffic in the port of Castellón will continue to rise, “thanks to the productive infrastructures
Almost 100 professionals specialising in transport and logistics in the port area will meet at an event that will include renowned businesspeople from the province of Castellón
The head of PortCastelló also reported the addition of two major companies in the south dock
The gala will recognise the work of a total of 10 award-winning organisations and projects in each of the nine categories
• The head of the Expansion Department, Adolfo Noguero, explained that the objective is “to position ourselves on the international logistics map so that operators have us on their radar as an alternative to other more congested ports”
The 64th edition of the MedCruise General Assembly brings together the main shipping and luxury cruise companies
‘Basuraleza’ volunteer action, organised by the PortCastelló Foundation, in collaboration with Escorpa Club, has managed to recover a total of 476 kilos of waste dumped in the sea.
The Port Authority of Castellón is attending the event to present major new developments in terms of productive investments
Rubén Ibáñez has stressed the importance of recovering the world’s leading shipping line for the port of Castellón
The Campaneta Cultural Factory in Onda successfully hosted the business conference ‘Industrial Intelligence: Why you Should Invest in Onda Logistic’
The president of PortCastelló states that “the port and the sector are two allies, the fundamental leg for the economic growth of the province, which is why we must enhance synergies
The event will be attended by Marta Prado Larburu, PhD in Transnational Trade Law and Vice-President of the CLP Commission at ICC Spain
The Port Authority ends the year with a turnover of 25.7 million euros
‘Mini Chef’, aimed at children aged 6 to 12, will be held from 12 to 14 July at the Moll de Costa venue
The operation involved health services, safety forces, fire brigades and government bodies
PortCastelló positions itself in the cereal market with its participation in the 33rd edition of the Mediterranean Cereal Exchange
The president of the Port Authority of Castellón, Rubén Ibáñez, has highlighted the role of the Smart Ports Chair and Jaume I University in promoting innovation in the field of smart ports
The aim of the port is to facilitate the export of finished products from the province’s ceramics industry to short-distance destinations
The aim is to create synergies with key companies in the value chain and promote growth and sustainable development.
The exercise consisted of the deployment of containment barriers and involved personnel from the Port Authority, Maritime Rescue and Consulmar
The Port Authority has put the project out to tender for a base budget of 600,259 euros
The Port Authority sponsors the national championship that brings together fifty sportsmen and women with intellectual disabilities
The council, which will meet every six months, will be composed of representatives of the public administration and business associations
The Port Authority is inviting tenders for technical assistance for the new Port Master Plan 2028-2050, with a base budget of 149,940 euros
The object of the concessions will be linked to the development of a hub for the offshore wind industry in the new expansion area of the port
In the coming years, the two ports will account for 77% of the space in Spain used in this industry
The vessel, which is 126 metres long, will anchor in the waters in front of Peñíscola Castle
“Therefore, the port of Castellón has doubled its traffic in only half a year”, stated the president of the Port Authority of Castellón, Rubén Ibáñez.
Logistics and maritime transport representatives met today at a conference that brought together around 70 professionals from the sector
The president of the Port Authority highlighted the “excellent location, the availability of space and intermodality as its strong points to achieve this”
The Port Authority has expanded the cardiac-protected area to eight units with a new defibrillator in the customer building
The period for completion of the work, which was entrusted to the company Comsa Service Facility y Managementis four months
The president of the Port Authority emphasised the cooperation and understanding between authorities “working in the same direction”
The “Cor del Port” committee will meet on a quarterly basis to promote the exchange of good practices and the development of social and environmental projects
Rubén Ibáñez: “We want to support the technological fabric of our province so that quality employment is created and to place the port of Castellón at the forefront of innovation
More than 70 heads of Audit and Internal Control from 26 Spanish Port Authorities and State Ports are meeting in Valencia to address the challenges of the Spanish port system using a governance model based on a culture of control, ethics and integrity.
The meeting will bring together more than 50 logistics and maritime transport professionals
Rubén Ibáñez requests that these works be coordinated with the road access to the southern dock.
The Port Authority is the second public administration in the Spanish port system and the only organisation in the province with this recognition
Rubén Ibáñez: “A new era has begun, where Castellón will focus the attention of luxury cruises on passengers who want to enjoy unique experiences”
Castellón Port confirms its commitment towards excellence for a more sustainable and innovative maritime future.
The projects are related to water quality and waste, digitalisation and automation of port processes and operations and carbon footprint calculation
The Amera ship belonging to the Phoenix Reisen shipping company returns to the province with a cruise that includes excursions to Castellón, Peñíscola, Benicàssim, Morella, Cabanes and Traiguera
The head of Security of the Port Authority, Luís Oria, highlighted the good coordination between all the security and health services in a “safe event in which there have been no significant incidents”
March was the best month for solid bulk traffic in the last eight months
Consulmar has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully executing the world’s first zero-emissions mooring service for a tanker.
Reception of the boats participating in a new edition of “Escala a Castelló”
The Super Bergkamp ship carries a cargo of 52,000 tonnes of clay destined for the ceramics industry
Rubén Ibáñez: “It is an opportunity for the future of our port and tourism in Castellón to have managed to ensure that the programme of activities includes a total of twenty excursions to different towns in the province”
The fifth edition of the Grau de Circ Festival will once again turn the Panderola and Sète squares in the maritime district into two circus rings.
The mayoress of Almassora, María Tormo, has met with the president of the Port Authority of Castellón, Rubén Ibáñez; the director general of Costas de la Comunitat Valenciana, Vicente Martínez Mus; and the head of the Provincial Coastal Service in Castellón, Leonardo Monzonis.
The digitalisation of the port of Castellón will allow the adoption of innovative models, oriented towards user service, in order to increase their efficiency
It forms a channel of permanent bimonthly communication that will enable both entities to lead and channel common initiatives
The surface area available in the Port of Castellon and its strategic location make it the solution of choice for businesses in Mediterranean countries such as Italy and France
Participants included local, national and regional law enforcement agencies, the Fire Brigade, the Red Cross, the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Society and Civil Defence
Rubén Ibáñez: “The purpose is to attract companies to build components for producing wind turbine parts”
The wheel washers are at the port’s North and South Docks
The Port of Castellon mainly imports from and exports to the United States, Brazil, Angola, Malta and Bulgaria.
The Port Authority has put the project out to tender for €160,000
Ibáñez: “We can only enhance port-city integration through an attractive appearance consistent with our surroundings and up to the standard the people of Castellon deserve”
The project has a €7.3 million budget and a 12-month completion period
The service is delivered by Maghreb Container International SL (MCI)
Ibáñez: “the Port of Castellon is a port working for the ceramic tile industry, it is the industry’s natural port and if we pride ourselves on that ceramic tile DNA, our port has to be the sector’s logical operator”
The meters fitted at various points around the port will help to make the port area’s electricity usage more efficient
Ibáñez: “Deploying these meters is a major step in upgrading our infrastructures and a significant breakthrough in resource management”
Ibáñez: “We say loud and clear that Castellon’s products are a priority for the Regional Ministry and for the port, and in this respect the two authorities will stand together”
• The governing body’s meeting begins with a minute’s silence for the victims of yesterday’s fire in Valencia
• The Board approves the amendment of Terminal Marítima del Grao S.L., (TMG) concession activities at the Ceramic Quay to include general cargo
The project includes access ramps to the children’s play area on the Costa Quay plus parking spaces for people with reduced mobility
PortCastelló invests over €1.2 million in installing these screens at both docks and on the Outer Transversal Quay
The Port Authority finishes work on the marshalling yard at the South Dock. The contract was awarded to the Red Ferroviaria Dársena Sur consortium for €5,644,383.09.
The Board of Directors will this week endorse the names of the winning entries in the nine categories
• The Chairman of the Port Authority reiterated the Port of Castellon’s support and understanding for farmers’ organisations at a fresh meeting with Unió and AVA – ASAJA
• Review of the rebates is already on the agenda of the first PortCastelló Board of Directors meeting of the year
The Chairman of the Port Authority of Castellon meets farming leaders
Ibáñez states: “We are open to dialogue” and will be suggesting a review of the current rebates to the Board of Directors
The Chairman of the Port Authority and the Regional Minister for Innovation sign a memorandum of understanding which “will put the city of Castellon on the innovation and technology map”
The initiative has been allocated €100,000 in the Valencian Government’s budget for drafting the project
The land it has available and its diversification strategy are crucial to developing new infrastructure and attracting new traffic
PortCastelló invites bids for the contract which has an initial tender budget of €715,013.71
Rubén Ibáñez: “We are going to continue to strive to put Castellon on the cruise map and further establish our port as a call of excellence for cruise lines”
Rubén Ibáñez: “This is exactly the right time for us to raise the bar and our immediate goal is to bring in new goods traffic”
Rubén Ibáñez: “We will continue to work closely with local producers to address new challenges”
The Director of the Port of Castellon, Manuel García, is committed to the opportunities to be generated by the new expansion area at the South Dock and road and rail connectivity infrastructures
Rubén Ibáñez points out that the last quarter saw a steady rise in solid and liquid bulk
Rubén Ibáñez is confident that the new expansion area in the South Dock and increases in connectivity infrastructure will be the catalyst to attract more throughput and shipping companies to the Port of Castellon
The goal is to attract more cruise calls to the Port of Castellon and share the province’s destination options with shipping companies
PortCastelló confirms two cruise ship calls at Fitur, bringing the total number for the next two years to ten
Port Authority of Castellon announces new public call for non-profit organisations to support cultural and/or sports projects
Recognising the organisation’s efforts to fight climate change
The initiative has a €5.3 million budget . This is the first step in shaping the Port of Castellon’s new expansion area
The PortCastelló Chairman, Rubén Ibáñez, attends the event held at the CEOE’s headquarters in Madrid. “The port is a key sector in the growth of Castellon’s economy”
He calls a meeting to brief industry leaders on the rebate policy approved by the organisation
The organisation has rolled out 54 initiatives with the participation of 4,500 attendees
The initiative aims to reinforce the sense of belonging to the Port Community, contribute to public recognition of innovative initiatives in different areas and recognise the merits of the work carried out.
This meeting culminates a number of contacts held by the Port Authority of Castellon to ease the return of container lines to its port
The Port Authority is involved as a facilitator in the Crystal-Lung project which is to be run over three years and has a budget of €886,648.13
It is the first ship of the new scheduled Mediterranean-Black Sea Ro-Ro Service line
