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ESCAD Cadiz Port
Cadiz Port is the major seaport of Cadiz, in the city of Cadizin Spain. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ESCAD.

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Port Code

ESCAD

Name

Cadiz

Country / Region

Spain

City

Cadiz

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

36.5349961

Longitude

-6.2834725

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Profile | UN/LOCODE ESCAD

Cadiz Port, Spain

Cadiz Port is a medium-sized seaport on the southern Iberian Peninsula, positioned in the Bay of Cadiz and serving the Cadiz metropolitan area and wider Andalusian trade flows. The port complex comprises the commercial facilities of Cadiz, the International Free Zone, Puerto Real and Puerto de Santa Maria, together with fishing-port facilities. Its logistics profile combines containerized cargo, general cargo, bulk commodities, shipbuilding and ship repair. Jerez Airport is approximately 40 km away and provides customs services for import, export and transit operations according to the supplied port record. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, Spanish customs preparation, port release and inland delivery, with final routing confirmed against the selected carrier and terminal.

Item	Reference
Port code	ESCAD
Location	Cadiz, Spain
Coordinates	36.5349961, -6.2834725
Port type	Seaport and multi-purpose commercial port

Key Highlights

Multi-purpose cargo base

Suitable for containers, general cargo, project-related shipments, dry bulk and selected liquid-bulk movements, subject to terminal acceptance.

Industrial and repair capability

Shipbuilding and ship-repair activity supports industrial cargo, steel products, machinery and oversized or non-standard consignments.

Free-zone logistics option

The International Free Zone may be relevant for cargo requiring temporary storage or customs-oriented handling; eligibility and procedures must be confirmed before booking.

Moderate gateway scale

The supplied record reports approximately 4.85 million tonnes of cargo and 126,400 TEU annually, indicating the need to verify equipment, terminal and sailing details for each shipment.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Containerized export and import cargo can be arranged through the applicable commercial terminal, with equipment, cut-off and acceptance confirmed by the carrier or terminal.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, steel, machinery and other non-containerized cargo require advance review of dimensions, lifting points, stowage and berth availability.
Bulk cargo: Minerals, clinker, coal, chemicals and petroleum-related products may require dedicated handling instructions, safety documentation and terminal-specific acceptance.
Warehousing and free-zone services: The Cadiz International Free Zone can be considered for controlled storage or customs planning, subject to the cargo type and the approved local procedure.
Customs and inspection coordination: Our team can align commercial documents, customs declarations, inspection appointments and release instructions with the Spanish import or export process.
Inland collection and delivery: Road haulage is normally planned for the Cadiz and Andalusian hinterland; heavy, oversized, hazardous or temperature-controlled moves require a separate feasibility check.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade orientation: Cadiz is positioned for Iberian, Mediterranean, Atlantic, North African and wider Europe-linked cargo flows, but the actual service may involve a direct call, transshipment or feeder connection.
China and Asia shipments: Our service team normally compares available carrier routings through Mediterranean or Atlantic hubs rather than assuming a direct sailing. Port rotation and transshipment decisions must be confirmed per sailing.
North Europe and regional cargo: Routing may be arranged through a carrier’s scheduled network, with the final option depending on equipment availability, vessel rotation and destination coverage.
Timing variables: Transit time is affected by transshipment, seasonal congestion, weather, customs inspection, terminal cut-off, hazardous-cargo approval and inland delivery appointments. We provide a shipment-specific schedule instead of a fixed promise.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Cadiz and the surrounding Andalusian economic area are the immediate service base; inland reach to other Spanish regions depends on road distance, delivery restrictions and carrier availability.
Export profile: Common cargo categories in the supplied port description include minerals in bulk, chemicals, iron and steel products, clinker, wine and general cargo.
Import profile: Oil products, coal, chemical products and general cargo are identified as principal import categories in the supplied port record.
Industrial shipments: Shipbuilding, repair and related engineering activity can generate machinery, fabricated steel, spare parts and project cargo requiring tailored loading and inland transport plans.
Passenger activity: The port also handles passenger traffic; during high-activity periods, truck appointments, terminal access and local road planning should be reconfirmed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Vessel, terminal and VGM cut-offs can differ. Our team requests the booking confirmation and terminal instructions before arranging empty pickup, stuffing, gate-in or export customs filing.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, safety data sheet and container packing details before booking. Carrier and terminal approval is required; acceptance is not automatic.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information and any cargo-specific permits should be consistent. Spanish import, export and transit requirements must be checked with the responsible customs representative.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs or other regulatory inspection may alter release timing. For heavy, oversized, reefer or restricted-access deliveries, confirm axle weight, route, escort, equipment and appointment requirements before cargo dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS information and cargo photos to our service team before requesting a firm routing, especially for machinery, steel, bulk-related or project cargo.
For container exports, reserve equipment early and keep a buffer before the declared terminal cut-off. Confirm whether the selected service requires transshipment and whether the destination accepts the proposed equipment type.
For hazardous cargo, provide the complete DG declaration and SDS at quotation or booking stage. Do not deliver the container to the terminal until written acceptance and the correct cut-off are confirmed.
For urgent or restricted cargo, our team can compare alternative hub routings, nearby Spanish gateways or different inland delivery plans, subject to carrier acceptance, cost and customs implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESCAD the correct UN/LOCODE for Cadiz?Yes. The supplied port record identifies Cadiz, Spain under UN/LOCODE ESCAD. Our team uses this code in booking and shipping-instruction checks, while the carrier’s terminal code should also be verified.

Can Cadiz handle cargo other than containers?Yes. The supplied description identifies general cargo, bulk commodities, chemicals, steel, clinker, wine and shipbuilding or repair-related activity. Non-containerized cargo requires a case review for handling method, dimensions and terminal acceptance.

Does every Asia–Cadiz shipment have a direct sailing?No direct service should be assumed. Available routings may use a Mediterranean or Atlantic transshipment hub. We confirm the actual carrier rotation, connection, equipment and estimated transit time before booking.

What is the reported vessel access limit?The supplied port record reports a maximum recorded vessel length of 363 m, maximum draught of 11.5 m and maximum deadweight of 82,849 t. These are reference figures, not a guarantee for every berth or sailing.

How should hazardous or inspection-prone cargo be planned?Submit DG and customs information early, obtain carrier or terminal acceptance, and keep time for possible inspection or document correction. Our team coordinates the operational sequence with the responsible customs broker and carrier.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, city, country, coordinates and the reported operational figures in this module are based on the supplied ESCAD port record. The record states approximately 4.85 million tonnes of annual cargo, 126,400 TEU, 1,700 vessel calls, 224,650 passengers, a maximum recorded vessel length of 363 m, maximum draught of 11.5 m and maximum deadweight of 82,849 t. These figures are presented as reference data and should be reconfirmed for the applicable year, terminal and vessel.

For official port and port-system verification, consult puertocadiz.com and puertos.es. For Spanish customs and tax-administration requirements, consult agenciatributaria.gob.es. Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, cargo acceptance, customs decisions and inland restrictions remain subject to current operational confirmation.