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ESCAS Castellon Port
Castellon Port is the seaport of Castellon, in the city of Castellonin Spain. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ESCAS.

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Port Code

ESCAS

Name

Castellon

Country / Region

Spain

City

Castellon

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

39.9670067

Longitude

0.0204053

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Castellon Port (UN/LOCODE: ESCAS)

Castellon Port is a Mediterranean seaport serving Castellon de la Plana on the northern side of the Gulf of Valencia, Spain. It is a commercial multipurpose port with handling capability for containerized cargo, general and break-bulk cargo, dry bulk and liquid bulk. The supplied port record also identifies an offshore oil terminal and a CBM berth approximately two nautical miles southeast of the entrance, alongside a separate fishing harbour. Our service team positions ESCAS as a regional gateway for industrial cargo and bulk-related movements, with final routing, equipment and berth arrangements confirmed case by case.

Port code	ESCAS
Location	Castellon de la Plana, Spain
Area	Western Mediterranean
Coordinates in supplied record	39.9670067, 0.0204053
Reported vessel limits	Maximum recorded length: 278 m; maximum draught: 15 m; maximum deadweight: 159,179 t. Confirmation is required for the nominated vessel and berth.
Reported annual activity	Approximately 12.5 million tonnes and about 104,000 TEU in the supplied record; current figures should be checked before publication or quotation.

Key Highlights

What matters for freight planning

Multipurpose profileContainers, general cargo, break bulk, dry bulk and liquid bulk require cargo-specific planning rather than a one-size-fits-all port process.

Industrial and bulk orientationThe port profile is particularly relevant to industrial inputs, project cargo, bulk commodities and liquid cargoes subject to additional declaration controls.

Mediterranean gatewayShipments normally require service-specific confirmation of transshipment, feeder, mainline or regional connections; no fixed routing is assumed.

Separate offshore facilitiesOil-terminal and CBM-related movements may involve different nomination, safety, documentation and vessel-compatibility procedures from the commercial harbour.

Vessel compatibility firstDraft, length, cargo gear, terminal acceptance and sailing conditions should be checked before fixing the booking or charter nomination.

Facilities & Services

Cargo-handling scope

Container handling: Containerized export and import cargo can be planned through the applicable terminal and carrier service. Equipment availability, reefer plugs, cut-offs and acceptance windows must be confirmed for each booking.
Break bulk and general cargo: Machinery, steel, palletized goods and other non-containerized cargo require confirmation of lifting method, package dimensions, securing plan and terminal handling limits.
Dry bulk: Bulk commodities should be matched with the designated receiving facility, discharge method, cargo documentation and any applicable dust, cleanliness or contamination controls.
Liquid bulk and offshore facilities: Liquid cargo and oil-terminal-related calls require advance review of cargo properties, ship-shore compatibility, safety declarations, hose or connection requirements and terminal approval.
Fishing harbour: The separate fishing area should not be treated as a substitute for commercial cargo reception. The nominated commercial terminal and operating instructions must be confirmed.
Inland collection and delivery: Our service team can coordinate trucking, container pickup, port return and oversized-cargo planning, subject to local road restrictions, appointment systems and carrier instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing assessment before quotation

Typical planning may involve Mediterranean regional services, feeder connections or transshipment through another hub, depending on origin, destination, carrier network and equipment availability. Our team confirms the actual service string before booking.
For China–Spain and other long-haul trades, the quoted transit time can change with transshipment location, vessel connection, port omission, seasonal congestion, customs release and inland delivery conditions.
Bulk, break-bulk and project cargo follow different nomination and berth-planning processes from standard container cargo; berth window and cargo-readiness dates should be treated as operational milestones.
Door-to-door timing should include origin haulage, export clearance, port receiving, vessel connection, discharge, import formalities and final delivery. Any displayed schedule is subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo fit and regional logistics

Primary hinterland: Castellon de la Plana and the surrounding Valencian industrial area form the immediate cargo base, with inland reach determined by trucking cost, delivery address and route restrictions.
Industrial cargo: The port profile is suitable for evaluating machinery, steel products, project components, packaged industrial materials and other general cargo, subject to terminal acceptance.
Bulk cargo: Dry bulk and liquid bulk movements require cargo-specific facilities, safety files, receiving-party readiness and advance coordination with the relevant operator.
Container cargo: Shippers should provide commodity, gross weight, dimensions, equipment type, reefer or dangerous-goods requirements and final delivery location at quotation stage.
Out-of-gauge shipments: Pre-check road permits, axle weight, escort requirements, lifting points, stowage position and terminal handling capability before accepting the shipper's requested sailing.

Operations & Compliance

Execution controls for ESCAS shipments

Cut-off control: Shipping-line documentation cut-off, verified gross mass, container gate-in and dangerous-goods acceptance may be separate deadlines. Our team obtains the booking-specific cut-offs rather than applying a generic port deadline.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, emergency contact and packing certificate where applicable. Carrier and terminal approval must be secured before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin or preference evidence and customs data must be consistent. A customs hold, documentary check or physical inspection can extend cargo dwell and delivery timing.
Inland delivery: Confirm container type, laden weight, delivery appointment, chassis or vehicle suitability, empty-return location and road limitations. Heavy, oversized, liquid or temperature-controlled cargo needs a separate transport feasibility review.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the full cargo profile before rate comparison: commodity, HS information, packaging, weights, dimensions, equipment preference, delivery postcode and any hazardous or temperature-control requirement.
For break-bulk or project cargo, provide a dimensioned packing list, lifting points, centre of gravity, lashing requirements and photographs. Ask us to obtain terminal acceptance before cargo is manufactured or dispatched.
For liquid bulk or offshore-related calls, prepare the safety data sheet, cargo specification, ship particulars, nominated facility and ship-shore interface information early; do not assume container-port procedures apply.
Keep a routing alternative available through another Mediterranean gateway when the required equipment, connection, berth window or inland delivery plan cannot be confirmed for ESCAS.

FAQs

Frequently asked operational questions

Can ESCAS handle both containers and bulk cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile covers containers, general and break bulk, dry bulk and liquid bulk. The terminal, handling method and documentation depend on the cargo type, so our service team confirms the applicable facility before booking.

Is a direct service to or from my origin guaranteed?

No. Service availability depends on the carrier, season, origin, destination, equipment and current network. We verify whether the shipment uses a direct call, feeder connection or transshipment and quote the confirmed routing.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the complete IMDG declaration data, SDS where requested, packing details, quantity, package type, UN number, class, packing group and emergency contact. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before gate-in.

Does the reported 15 m maximum draught apply to every call?

No. It is a maximum reported figure in the supplied port record, not a universal operating permission. Actual acceptance depends on berth, tide, channel, vessel condition, cargo, weather and port or terminal instructions.

How should oversized or project cargo be arranged?

Share dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points, packing drawings, intended vessel and delivery route at the enquiry stage. Our team checks terminal handling, road access, permits, escorts and securing requirements before confirming the plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and verification boundary

Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo scope, reported vessel limits and reported activity figures in this module are based first on the supplied ESCAS port record. Operational conditions, current statistics, terminal acceptance, service strings, cut-offs and regulatory requirements are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before execution.

For official port information and Spain-wide port-system references, our team uses the following verifiable domains as applicable: portcastello.com and puertos.es. These domains are provided as source categories for verification; they do not override the carrier, terminal, customs or port instructions applicable to a specific shipment.