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ESALG Algeciras Port
Algeciras Port is the major seaport of Algeciras, in the city of Algecirasin Spain. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ESALG.

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Port Code

ESALG

Name

Algeciras

Country / Region

Spain

City

Algeciras

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

36.1367200

Longitude

-5.4342710

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Algeciras Port, UN/LOCODE ESALG, is a major deep-water seaport in southern Spain at the western entrance to the Mediterranean, on the west side of Algeciras Bay. It is a container, liquid-bulk, ferry and Ro-Ro gateway serving both Spanish cargo flows and international transshipment. Its position near the Strait of Gibraltar makes it particularly relevant for Europe–North Africa movements and for cargo requiring Mediterranean network connectivity. The supplied port record identifies Algeciras as Spain’s largest container port and crude-oil import port, with containerized direct cargo and transshipment handled alongside busy passenger and vehicle traffic. Our service team uses ESALG as a routing point for ocean freight planning, while final terminal acceptance, vessel connection and inland delivery conditions are confirmed case by case.

Port code	ESALG
Location	Algeciras, Spain; 36.1367200° N, 5.4342710° W
Port profile	Seaport with container, liquid-bulk, ferry, Ro-Ro and transshipment functions
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum vessel length 400 m; maximum draught 16.5 m; maximum deadweight 228,600 t, according to the supplied port record

Key Highlights

Strait of Gibraltar positionIts location supports Mediterranean, Atlantic and North Africa routing decisions, subject to the booked service rotation.

Transshipment capabilityESALG is suitable for cargo requiring a hub connection, but connection protection and terminal cut-offs must be checked before booking.

Mixed cargo environmentContainer traffic operates alongside tankers, ferry and Ro-Ro flows, so equipment, gate and berth conditions can vary by cargo type.

Deep-water profileThe supplied record reports calls by vessels up to 400 m in length and 16.5 m draught; actual acceptance depends on vessel, tide, berth and terminal conditions.

Spain–North Africa interfaceFerry and short-sea vehicle flows make customs status, trailer coordination and delivery appointments especially important for cross-Strait movements.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container terminals support import, export and transshipment operations. The selected carrier and terminal determine equipment availability, receiving windows, VGM procedures and release conditions.
Liquid and dry cargo: The port profile includes crude-oil import activity as well as cargo-vessel operations. Bulk, project and other non-containerized shipments require cargo-specific terminal confirmation.
Ferry and Ro-Ro: Regular vehicle and passenger traffic creates a separate operational environment for trailers, rolling cargo and North Africa connections. Booking details must identify whether the shipment is containerized, accompanied or unaccompanied.
Yard and inspection coordination: Containers may be directed to a terminal stack, inspection area or customs-controlled location. Our service team coordinates release, inspection and pickup instructions against the actual terminal notice.
Inland distribution: Road haulage is a key option for Spanish and cross-border delivery. Rail availability, equipment type and final-mile appointment rules should be confirmed for the specific origin, destination and cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade directions: Cargo may be planned through ESALG for Spain, the western Mediterranean, Atlantic-facing services and Spain–North Africa flows. Exact coverage depends on the carrier’s current rotation and equipment plan.
Direct or connecting movement: A shipment can move as direct port-to-port cargo or through a transshipment connection. Our service team compares connection count, cut-off risk and total landed time rather than relying only on the nominal sea-leg duration.
Time-sensitive factors: Actual transit is affected by vessel schedule changes, transshipment connection windows, terminal receiving status, customs release, inspection, weather and inland appointment capacity.
Quotation practice: We provide estimated transit ranges only after confirming origin, destination, cargo type, container size, required service level and current carrier schedule. ETD, ETA and connection details remain subject to carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Algeciras and the wider Andalusian logistics area form the immediate service base, while road links can connect cargo with other Spanish production and consumption centres.
Cross-Strait supply chains: The port is relevant to Spain–Morocco and broader North Africa flows, including containers, trailers, vehicles and project-related cargo, with customs and ferry scheduling requiring close coordination.
Common cargo profiles: Containerized manufactured goods, consumer products, industrial inputs, machinery, automotive-related cargo, reefer cargo and general merchandise may use the port, subject to terminal and carrier acceptance.
Bulk and energy movements: The supplied port description identifies crude-oil import activity. Liquid bulk requires separate confirmation of terminal, tank, safety, documentation and regulatory requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving cut-off and port-gate appointment are not interchangeable. Our service team verifies each deadline from the booking confirmation and terminal instruction.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency contact before booking. DG acceptance, segregation and terminal approval must be obtained in advance.
Customs and inspections: Customs status, commercial documents, origin information and commodity classification should be aligned before arrival. A customs hold or physical inspection can prevent delivery even when the vessel has discharged.
Inland pickup: Check container type, gross mass, chassis availability, driver access, delivery appointment and free-time exposure before dispatch. Heavy, over-dimensioned or temperature-controlled cargo needs a route and equipment review.

Operational boundary: Terminal rules, free time, charges, gate hours, customs procedures and carrier cut-offs can change. Our service team confirms the current instructions for the named vessel and terminal before cargo dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipping instruction, commodity description, HS classification, cargo weight, package count and VGM data early enough for document review and terminal receiving planning.
For North Africa or ferry-connected cargo, confirm whether the movement is port-to-port, door-to-door, accompanied or unaccompanied, and identify the customs procedure before equipment is released.
For reefer, DG, oversized or high-value cargo, request equipment and terminal acceptance before finalizing the schedule. Include temperature range, power requirements, dimensions and securing details where relevant.
If a transshipment connection is schedule-sensitive, our service team can compare an alternative sailing, routing or nearby gateway after checking total inland cost, customs implications and cargo compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESALG suitable for container transshipment?

Yes, the supplied port profile identifies Algeciras as an important international transshipment centre. The practical choice depends on the carrier’s current rotation, connection window, equipment availability and the required final destination.

Can our cargo move from Algeciras to North Africa by ferry or Ro-Ro?

Potentially, depending on cargo form, carrier acceptance and the selected service. Containerized cargo, trailers, vehicles and accompanied or unaccompanied units follow different booking and customs workflows, so our service team confirms the applicable arrangement before dispatch.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details, gross weight, flash point where applicable and the required transport documents. Terminal and carrier approval should be secured before the container is delivered to the port.

Does the port’s recorded draught mean every large vessel can call?

No. The 16.5 m maximum draught and 400 m maximum vessel length in the supplied record are recorded port parameters, not a guarantee for every call. Actual acceptance depends on berth, vessel characteristics, tide, navigation restrictions and terminal confirmation.

How should we handle a customs inspection or terminal hold?

Do not send the truck until the release instruction, inspection location and appointment requirement are confirmed. Our service team checks the customs status, terminal message and required documents, then coordinates pickup after the hold is cleared.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description and recorded vessel parameters are based on the ESALG data supplied for this page. Throughput and vessel-call figures in that record are presented as supplied historical reference values and should not be interpreted as current annual statistics without verification.

Official port authority reference: apba.es — Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras domain for port facilities, services and operational verification.

Spanish state port system reference: puertos.es — Puertos del Estado domain for Spanish port-system information and official statistical reference.

Customs and tax administration reference: sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es — Spanish Tax Agency domain for customs procedures and declarations.

Verification boundary: Current vessel schedules, terminal cut-offs, DG acceptance, customs status, gate conditions, charges, free time and inland appointments must be reconfirmed for each booking. Our service team treats the carrier, terminal and competent authority instructions applicable to the shipment as controlling.