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03September
PortCastelló Adds a Second Regular Service to Algeria with Messina Line, Strengthening Connectivity with North Africa
The Italian shipping company launches its new “West Med Line” service, connecting Castellón with Algeria and Libya on a ten-day rotation.
02September
PortCastelló Consolidates Its Position as the Leading Mediterranean Port for Dry Bulk Cargo and the Second Largest in Spain
01September
PortCastelló Boosts Container Traffic by 42% on the 70th Anniversary of the Shipping Container
General cargo traffic rises by 52.3%, in contrast to the 1.5% decline recorded nationally.
31August
PortCastelló and the UBE Chair for Sustainable Plastics Sign an Agreement to Research the Biodegradation of Materials in Marine Environments
28August
PortCastelló drives collaborative innovation through its External Innovation Committee
The External Innovation Committee, made up of 12 organisations, has held six sessions throughout 2026 focused on some of the key challenges shaping the transformation of the port sector.
27August
PortCastelló and the UBE Chair for Sustainable Plastics Sign an Agreement to Research the Biodegradation of Materials in Marine Environments
26August
PortCastelló strengthens its role as a hub for marine robotics innovation with over a dozen underwater wireless communication tests
25August
PortCastelló continues to outperform the Spanish port system
Strong growth in general cargo and container traffic reinforces PortCastelló’s upward trend during the first seven months of the year.
24August
PortCastelló’s Lighthouse Route shines as a summer tourism attraction
The Port Authority is showcasing these iconic landmarks as part of its commitment to strengthening links between the port and the city and preserving the area’s maritime heritage.
19August
Around 650 American and Australian Cruise Passengers to Call at PortCastelló Tomorrow Aboard the Luxury Crystal Serenity
17August
PortCastelló advances energy efficiency works on the former workers’ canteen with support from ERDF funds
The works focus on the renovation of the roof and thermal envelope of this historic building at the Port of Castellón.
13August
PortCastelló publishes “leading the future” annual report highlighting the key milestones of 2025
The Port Authority has also released its Sustainability Report, reviewing the main initiatives undertaken in environmental protection.
07August
PortCastelló highlights its conservation and management of the province’s lighthouse network on the world lighthouse day
29July
PortCastelló to invest more than €307,000 to improve operational safety at Muelle del Centenario
The Port Authority will install nine double shield fenders to enhance safety and optimise vessel berthing and unberthing operations.
27July
PortCastelló Opens Fire Protection Network to Support Sierra de Espadán Firefighting Operation
Castellón City Council firefighters are using port infrastructure to load water tenders and resupply firefighting aircraft at the local airfield.
27July
PortCastelló Becomes Spain’s Fastest-Growing State Port for General Cargo, Recording a 57.7% Increase Year-to-Date
Rubén Ibáñez: “These figures confirm that PortCastelló’s strategy of diversification, efficient management and operational competitiveness is delivering results for the provincial economy and our business community.”
21July
PortCastelló showcases 23% logistics cost savings to Cairo’s business community to consolidate Egypt as a strategic market
The Castellón delegation presents its efficiency advantages to more than one hundred companies during B2B meetings organised by the Castellón Chamber of Commerce, the PortCastelló Foundation and the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Cairo
21July
Castellón launches a new edition of SolMarket to establish the Port as the summer leisure hub
The event returns to Puerto de Azahar from 24 July to 16 August with free admission, more than 15 food trucks, daily live concerts, a market, and activities for the whole family.
20July
PortCastelló launches trade mission to Egypt with B2B meetings involving over 100 companies to strengthen North African Market
The institutional delegation, accompanied by a broad representation of the port community, begins its working agenda in Cairo to reinforce the port’s position as a strategic Mediterranean logistics hub.
17July
PortCastelló strengthens business opportunities in North Africa with trade mission to Egypt
The President of the Port Authority, Rubén Ibáñez, is leading a delegation together with the Castellón Chamber of Commerce and the PortCastelló Foundation to strengthen logistics ties with a market that is already the port’s ninth-largest trading partner.
14July
PortCastelló expands its free summer cultural and leisure programme with new attractions for children
Alongside the Som Festival and Solmarket, this summer’s programme includes new attractions such as exhibitions at the Moruno Building, open-air cinema and children’s fairground rides.
13July
PortCastelló consolidates growth in cargo traffic with a 7.4% increase in the first half of 2026
Total traffic approached 10 million tonnes by June, driven by the growth of
general cargo.
08July
Rubén Ibáñez highlights PortCastelló’s ability to attract new investment
The president of the Port Authority emphasizes that “in just one year we have managed to grant concessions for 25% of our land, through an investment of 84 million euros in private funds
06July
PortCastelló approves Business Plan featuring €1 billion in public and private investment
Rubén Ibáñez: “This investment commitment will strengthen our strategic position in the Mediterranean Arc.”
02July
PortCastelló closes 2025 with €27.5 million in revenue and the lowest debt level in the last two decades
he year also stood out for an unprecedented investment effort over the last decade, with €36.1 million invested.
02July
PortCastelló announces temporary traffic diversions due to construction of the new rail access
Road surfacing and permanent road-sign installation works on the roads connecting to the South Dock will be carried out in two consecutive phases starting next Monday, with the final road layout coming into operation on 13 July.
26June
SOM Festival presents its 2026 edition and consolidates Castellón as one of the Mediterranean summer’s leading cultural destinations
The festival will take place from 17 July to 8 August at the Real Club Náutico de Castellón
25June
PortCastelló organizes the first-ever exhibition of the Satine Bull Museum at the Moruno Cultural Space
The free exhibition brings together more than fifty pieces of great historical value, including Manolete’s sword case and the head of “Avispado,” and pays tribute to the Grao’s bullfighting tradition during the Sant Pere Festivities.
23June
PortCastelló traffic grows by 20.42% in May
During the first five months of the year, cargo traffic grew by 11.43%, reaching 8,297,590 tonnes.
19June
PortCastelló and The Tourism Lab develop unique experiences to showcase Castellón’s potential in the luxury cruise market
The fam trip was designed to jointly develop tailor-made experiences for cruise lines and tour operators focused on the premium cruise tourism sector.
17June
The jury of the Premios Faro announces the winners of the 11th edition
The winners in each of the newly established categories are Comissió de Festes de Sant Pere, Noatum Logistics, ATC, the Civil Guard, the Dragon Boat project, Escala a Castelló, Sebastián Pla and the Chamber of Commerce.
16June
PortCastelló and The Tourism Lab promote premium tourism in the province with tailor-made proposals for luxury cruise lines
Rubén Ibáñez: “the aim is to continue growing in a sector that has generated great interest among cruise lines and tour operators, offering a cruise model based on quality, sustainability and differentiation.”
15June
PortCastelló showcases its logistics potential for project cargo at Breakbulk Europe
Rubén Ibáñez emphasises PortCastelló’s growing importance as a logistics hub in the Mediterranean region.
12June
PortCastelló showcases its potential as a luxury and sustainable cruise destination at MedCruise
The PortCastelló Foundation holds more than a dozen meetings with premium cruise operators to attract new calls, promote the destination’s unique appeal and highlight the advantages of the Port of Castellón.
09June
PortCastelló strengthens conservation efforts with monitoring of Audouin’s gull breeding colonies in the port
Representatives from the Wildlife Service and the Natura 2000 Network of the regional Ministry of the Environment recently visited PortCastelló to monitor the evolution of the colony of this gull species,
08June
PortCastelló’s Third “Basuraleza” Edition Recovers More Than Half a Tonne of Waste from the Seabed
The environmental initiative brought together a total of 63 volunteers, mostly divers from the Escorpa Club, members of the Sant Pere Scout Group, as well as staff from the Port Authority and the wider port community.
04June
PortCastelló promotes recovery and enhancement of its elevated water tower
The origins of the tower date back to 1969, when construction began, and were completed in 1972
03June
PortCastelló organises third seabed clean-up day with nearly fifty volunteers
The activity will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Costa Pier (Muelle de Costa).
02June
PortCastelló showcases its logistics potential at SIL Barcelona 2026 to strengthen its position as a key Mediterranean hub
29May
PortCastelló to convene jury for the 11th edition of the Faro awards
Applicants have until next Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to submit their proposals
28May
PortCastelló brings port operations closer to the ceramic sector with a boat tour during ‘PortCeramic Day’
More than one hundred participants visited the port facilities to gain first-hand insight into its efficiency and operations
26May
PortCastelló recognises Pamesa, Kaltun Ibérica and Naviera Arkas at the first edition of ‘PortCeramic Day’
The awards recognise the organisations that contribute most to strengthening ceramic-related port traffic.
26May
PortCastelló reinforces its freight leadership with 8.8% growth through April
Rubén Ibáñez, highlighted that “PortCastelló’s performance in the opening months of the year demonstrates the solidity of the growth model we are driving and the port’s ability to continue gaining competitiveness within the Spanish port system.”
25May
PortCastelló and City council agree to draft the Castellón city greenway project
The president of the Port Authority will fast-track administrative procedures with Puertos del Estado to officially decommission the railway line from the port’s infrastructure catalogue.
22May
PortCastelló and City Council present first operational drone for port area fire emergencies
Ibáñez: “The acquisition of these drones bolsters our prevention, surveillance, and emergency response capabilities, demonstrating a joint commitment to increasing resources and improving security across the port environment.”
20May
PortCastelló launches destination strategy for cruises and recreational boating
More than one hundred business and port representatives gathered today to address the challenges and opportunities of global maritime tourism at the 3rd Cruise and Recreational Boating Conference.
19May
PortCastelló welcomes global Zircon industry leaders to showcasa port operations
The visit comes ahead of tomorrow’s presentation by the president of the Port Authority on Castellón’s role as a “gateway to the ceramic industry.”
15May
PortCastelló strengthens its presence in North Africa after record trade growth with Morocco
The Port Authority is attending the LogisMed trade fair in Casablanca for the first time to strengthen ties with a strategic market where trade volumes have tripled over the past year.
12May
PortCastelló takes part in the 8th Ecoforum of the Valencian Community
The president of the Port Authority of Castellón joins representatives from the City Council and Castellón Airport in a round table discussion on “Transport and Sustainable Mobility: the Challenge of Decarbonising Logistics”
06May
PortCastelló brings its port community together for its traditional paella event
More than 600 industry professionals will gather this Friday to strengthen connections
05May
PortCastelló boosts sustainability of former Workers’ Canteen with EU FEDER funding
The project involves an investment of €408,385 and includes upgrades to energy efficiency and accessibility
04May
PortCastelló highlights its role as a key hub for the ceramic industry with sector-focused event
PortCeramic Day will bring together logistics operators, freight forwarders, ceramic tile manufacturers, and the port community on May 27 at Sala Grau
30April
PortCastelló accelerates modernization of its integrated security system with progress on PortControl project
Ibáñez: “We are moving towards a safer, more modern port, better prepared for current and future challenges”
29April
PortCastelló outperforms Spanish port system with 4.2% growth in Q1
The Port Authority of Castellón handles 4.6 million tonnes by March, driven by a 65.2% surge in general cargo
28April
PortCastelló promotes 23 innovation proposals in the Ports 4.0 call
Port Authority of Castellón has taken part in 22 proposals, acting as a facilitator in 2 intrapreneurship ideas and 4 commercial projects, as well as issuing 17 letters of support
27April
PortCastelló coordinates a complex loading operation of railway equipment bound for Egypt
The operation, carried out by Integral Shipping, involved loading nine rail wagons destined for the Cairo Metro modernization project.
24April
PortCastelló receives 264 American tourists aboard the first cruise of the year
Upon arrival, cruise passengers took excursions to Castellón, Peñíscola, Benicàssim, Morella, and Villafamés.
24April
PortCastelló approves key investments: €12,5 million for Fertinagro plant and new boost for “Comedor del Puerto”
The Board of Directors awards a 20,000 m² concession in the southern dock for the production of water-soluble fertilizers and approves the operation of the emblematic restaurant space to strengthen the port-city connection.
22April
PortCastelló unveils the largest single-operator site in mainland Spain for offshore wind
The southern dock will host a 285,000 m² unified development, a key advantage for ensuring efficient offshore operations.
20April
PortCastelló coordinates a dual operation involving wind components and solid bulk cargo in a single call
Rubén Ibáñez: “This operation not only demonstrates our technical capacity to manage large-scale project cargo, but also highlights PortCastelló’s versatility in diversifying cargo within a single call.”
17April
PortCastelló secures four calls by the ‘National Geographic Orion’ with expeditions to the Columbretes Islands
PortCastelló secures four calls by the ‘National Geographic Orion’ with expeditions to the Columbretes Islands
16April
PortCastelló Presents “The Journey That Awakens the Senses” at the Miami International Cruise Fair
The Port Authority of Castellón arrives at Seatrade Global Cruises with a suitcase that evokes a sensory journey through Castellón
14April
PortCastelló lands in Miami to strengthen its positioning in the international boutique and luxury cruise market
Ibáñez: “The cruise sector represents a great opportunity for us. Castellón has a lot to offer, a long path ahead and solid future projects, focused on sustainable and high-quality growth.”
14April
Castellón wraps up its most international and safest edition of Escala a Castelló: nearly 100,000 visitors and €2.8 million economic impact
The Mediterranean Route—linking maritime festivals in Castellón, Sète, and La Spezia—is proving highly successful, and efforts are ongoing to secure UNESCO recognition.
13April
PortCastelló reports strong growth in the first quarter of 2026
The Port Authority of Castellón closed the first quarter of 2026 on a positive note, recording total throughput of 4,609,562 tonnes, up 4.16% year-on-year
08April
PortCastelló strengthens the safety of its maritime operations with the installation of a new ocean-meteorological buoy.
The project, awarded for €154,000, will be integrated into the State Ports monitoring system.
07April
PortCastelló Hosts the II International Congress on Civil Engineering and Public Works Heritage
Ibáñez: “If there is any place where engineers have had—and must continue to have—a strong voice, it is the Port of Castellón, because they conceived and designed a dream that today marks its 124th anniversary.”
02April
The dream that changed everything: Born from a long-standing civic demand and now connected to more than a hundred countries
Today, April 2, marks 124 years since the creation of the Port Authority (then known as the Harbour Works Board), the institution that in 1902 gave the decisive push to what we now know as PortCastelló.
01April
PortCastelló tenders the urbanisation project for the access road along the Iberdrola canal to drive new concessions in the southern dock
Rubén Ibáñez: “Our priority is to provide companies with the most efficient tools so that the port becomes a leading logistics hub.”
31March
PortCastelló launches the 11th edition of the Faro Awards
● The Port Authority has opened the call for applications under new regulations that update the award categories to align with its sustainable growth strategy.
30March
The 7th edition of ‘Grau de Circ’ will transform the maritime district into a giant open-air circus.
From April 3 to 5, a total of 12 national and international companies will present their shows with free admission for all visitors.
27March
Around fifty pupils from “El Pinar” take part in the PortCastelló clean-up campaign in the micro-reserve of Serradal beach.
The environmental awareness initiative is part of “Puerto, Grao y Mar: unidos por un litoral limpio” (Port, Grao and Sea: united for a clean coastline) supported by the LIBERA Project.
25March
PortCastelló to attract around 10,000 visitors with the first ever Feria de Abril
The event will kick off on Friday, April 24, with a lighting ceremony and a flamenco fashion show
24March
PortCastelló bucks the trend in the port system, growing 11.3% in total traffic.
Rubén Ibáñez: “Growing against the tide in a complex international scenario demonstrates Castellón’s ability to attract cargo and build trust
24March
9th edition of Escala a Castelló to feature 12 historic ships and a naval battle reenactment
As a major highlight, on Sunday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m, a spectacular naval battle will take place in the port.
23March
PortCastelló joins TikTok to show the port’s more human side.
It is the first mainland Port Authority to open this communication channel to showcase the professions and the operation of the infrastru
20March
PortCastelló to attend the Seatrade Cruise Global with eight confirmed port calls and a focus on quality tourism
Rubén Ibáñez: “Adapting our offering and infrastructure to the needs of cruise lines, tour operators and passengers remains key to our international cruise strategy.”
18March
China becomes PortCastelló’s second-largest partner in container traffic in February
PortCastelló consolidates its position as a Mediterranean hub
17March
PortCastelló consolidates its expansion in the Mediterranean with Turkey and Morocco as main trading partners
Rubén Ibáñez: “These figures prove that the trade missions we spearhead are paying off and generating real opportunities for our economy.”
16March
PortCastelló closes the best february in its history with 22.4% growth in freight Traffic
The main commercial destinations for the Port of Castellón are, in this order: Turkey, Morocco, Libya, Guyana, and Canada.
06March
PortCastelló launches a project to digitalize road-based port transport
The Port Authority of Castellón, as a facilitating port, hosts the launch meeting of the INTRASER platform
05March
PortCastelló drives its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 with a public-private investment of €740 million
Rubén Ibáñez: “We are building a port that is not only bigger, but also much more efficient and cheaper for companies that decide to establish themselves here.”
03March
PortCastelló formalises its bid to lead offshore wind deployment in the Mediterranean
Rubén Ibáñez: “It represents an unmissable opportunity and guarantees the competitiveness of the port for the next five years.
02March
PortCastelló has already committed 75% of its new land in the south dock before completing its expansion
The Port Authority is promoting a dozen concessions linked to key sectors such as offshore wind, cereals, energy and automotive.
27February
PortCastelló strengthens university partnership to facilitate student access to the port sector
The Board of Directors of the Port Authority approves collaboration agreements with the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the University of Valencia to host trainees
26February
PortCastelló promotes a trade mission to Egypt to attract news traffic and reinforce its position in the Mediterranean
Rubén Ibáñez: “The objective is for the port of Castellón, as the province’s leading logistics platform, to continue driving growth and strengthening our companies and our economy”
25February
PortCastelló advances in the urbanisation of the area around the old Commandery to create a new public meeting space
The project removes a visual barrier between the port and the city
24February
PortCastelló grows in cargo traffic while Spanish ports as a whole register a decline of 4.5%
Rubén Ibáñez: “These figures are not just numbers, but a reflection of a port that offers stability and competitiveness to our companies”
23February
PortCastelló reports on its strategic roadmap to the Shipping and Port Council
New session of the Shipping and Port Council
19February
PortCastelló strengthens its european projection with a strategic plan that moves towards a more competitive, innovativev and sustainable port
Rubén Ibáñez: “We are at a strategically enviable moment, from an operational, infrastructure and possibilities point of view, to build the great port of Castellón”
16February
PortCastelló records more than thirty incidents over the weekend due to the windstorm
Ibáñez warns that “work is still underway to assess the damage to the concessionaires’ infrastructure”
13February
PortCastelló starts preparations for the 9th edition of Escala a Castelló
The president of the Port Authority highlights institutional collaboration as key to a well-established festival with international reach.
12February
PortCastelló and the UPV collaborate on an R&D project to validate new materials in marine environments
The president of the Port Authority stresses that the collaboration “demonstrates PortCastelló’s commitment to applied research, innovation and the development of sustainable solutions for the port community and society as a whole”
11February
PortCastelló continues to grow in freight traffic in 2026
Highlights include a 7.8% increase in general cargo and a 2.7% rise in container movements
10February
PortCastelló and Castellón City Council reinforce collaboration in emergency response
The initiative is part of the agreement signed between the Port Authority and the City Council on the provision of services, training and equipment in the port area
09February
PortCastelló reinforces operational security with more than 7,000 Port Police services by 2025
PortCastelló reinforces operational security with more than 7,000 Port Police services by 2025
06February
PortCastelló celebrates the first ‘Port Police Day’ in Castellón, marking 118 years of service to the port.
With this celebration, PortCastelló aims to showcase the evolution of a corps that, over more than a century
05February
PortCastelló celebrates the first “Port Police Day” tomorrow, paying tribute to its history and vocation for service
With this celebration, PortCastelló aims to showcase the evolution of a corps that, over more than a century
04February
PortCastelló and Castellón City Council resume the Port – City commission to promote joint leisure actions
The first meeting of the year focused on strengthening coordination between the two administrations, starting work on a calendar of actions for the coming months and establishing a roadmap for the summer season to revitalise the recreational area
02February
PortCastelló approves its 2030 Strategic Plan
The document, which defines the port’s medium- and long-term vision, is the result of a participatory process and has been consolidated as a key tool to serve the province’s productive sectors.
30January
PortCastelló’s External Innovation Commission launches its training cycle with a session on funding
The Commission, constituted in November 2025, aims to promote open innovation, collaboration and the development of high-added-value projects for the port and logistics ecosystem.
29January
PortCastelló begins work of the new building for the former command centre, which will connect the promenade with the sea
Rubén Ibáñez: “With the start of the work, we are fulfilling our commitment and continuing to move towards port-city integration and the transformation of the seafront”
28January
PortCastelló recovers full operability of the outer transverse quay with completion of the second phase of works
Rubén Ibáñez: “PortCastelló is promoting the modernisation of its infrastructure to optimise its operational capacity and reinforce its position as a key logistics hub”
27January
PortCastelló closes 2025 with growth of 6.5% and breaks away from the downward trend of the Spanish port system
Rubén Ibáñez: “These outstanding data are the result of a strategy based on traffic diversification, infrastructure improvement and intense commercial activity”
23January
PortCastelló closes four new cruise ship calls for 2027 at FITUR, bringing the total to 24 calls over the next two years
Rubén Ibáñez: “The growing interest of shipping companies in the port of Castellón confirms that we have found our place in the luxury and small format cruise segment”
23January
PortCastelló announces traffic disruptions due to railway access works
Work to bring the new N-225 route into service will involve temporary traffic restrictions on access to the southern dock
21January
PortCastelló arrives at Fitur with 20 cruise ship stopovers confirmed for the next two years
Under the slogan “Castellón: the stopover that awakens your senses”, it presents an experience-based offering to attract visitors and shipping companies
21January
The Autoport project to develop a pioneering prototype for efficient and real-time port management
ALIA, the Logistics Cluster of Aragon, leads this project, in which the companies Moontech, Teltronic, Orbel Grupo and DTA participate.
20January
The Smart Ports Chair of the Universitat Jaume I and PortCastelló present the 3rd Smart Ports Chair Awards
The awards, endowed with a total of 6,000 euros, have recognised the best doctoral thesis and the best Master’s and Bachelor’s final projects, in an edition that set a record for the number of submissions.
20January
PortCastelló showcases its potential as a cruise destination at Fitur
The PortCastelló Foundation has arranged more than a dozen meetings with professionals to attract new cruise ship calls
16January
The PortCastelló Foundation launches a free maritime English course for the Port Community
The aim is to enable professionals in the sector to improve their language skills
14January
Ibáñez backs the demands of the ceramic sector at a meeting with ASCER
Ibáñez underlines “the commitment to a strategic sector for the port and the province”
13January
PortCastelló closes 2025 with 6.5% growth, reaching 18.6 million tonnes
Freight traffic is growing, driven by liquid and solid bulk cargoes and by a strong increase in container traffic.
12January
PortCastelló closes 2025 with the visit from nearly 1,835 people
A total of 34 schools in Castellón have taken part in the “Know your port” programme, bringing port activity closer to the educational community
09January
The port of Castellón records its best December in the last four years
PortCastelló records a 9.2% increase in freight traffic this month, led by solid bulk
08January
PortCastelló promotes investments of more than 10 million euros to transform its maritime front
Rubén Ibáñez: “These projects demonstrate our firm commitment to the Grao and to a port model that is more humane, accessible and connected to the citizens”
