ESIBI Port Code Lookup
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Ibiza Port is the seaport of Ibiza, in the city of Ibizain Spain. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ESIBI.
Port Overview
Ibiza Port (ESIBI), Spain
Ibiza Port is a sea port on the southeast coast of Ibiza Island in Spain’s Balearic Islands. Its operating profile is strongly influenced by passenger Ro-Ro ferry traffic, tourism, leisure craft and island supply requirements, while commercial cargo is handled within the limits of available services and vessel acceptance. For international freight, our service team treats ESIBI primarily as an island-distribution destination rather than assuming a regular deep-sea container gateway. The port record identifies approximately 1,066,000 tonnes of cargo and 3,000 vessel calls annually, with recorded maximum vessel dimensions of 316 metres length, 8.6 metres draught and 37,430 tonnes deadweight. These figures are reference parameters and must be reconfirmed for the nominated sailing, berth and cargo.
| UN/LOCODE | ESIBI |
|---|---|
| Location | Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain |
| Coordinates | 38.9666667° N, 1.5166667° E |
| Port profile | Island sea port with passenger Ro-Ro, ferry, leisure-craft and commercial cargo activity |
Key Highlights
What freight teams should assess first
Island logistics
Most cargo planning depends on a sea leg plus local island delivery; missed sailings can have a greater schedule impact than on mainland gateways.
Ro-Ro-oriented traffic
Ferry and vehicle flows are a major part of the port’s operating environment, so vehicle dimensions, loading method and sailing cut-offs require early confirmation.
Tourism-driven peaks
Seasonal passenger demand, limited island storage and summer congestion may affect equipment availability, truck appointments and delivery windows.
Service confirmation required
Our team confirms the actual carrier routing, transshipment point, cargo acceptance and terminal instructions before quoting a firm plan.
Facilities & Services
Facility considerations for cargo execution
- Ro-Ro and ferry interface: Vehicle, trailer and accompanied or unaccompanied Ro-Ro cargo must follow the nominated operator’s acceptance, dimensions and securing requirements.
- General commercial cargo: Project, breakbulk and palletized shipments may be possible subject to vessel, terminal, handling-equipment and berth confirmation; our service team does not assume universal cargo capability.
- Containerized freight: Availability of container handling, empty equipment, reefer plugs and direct container calls is service-specific and must be confirmed before booking.
- Storage and staging: Island warehousing and open-yard capacity can be tighter during tourism peaks. We recommend arranging temporary storage and delivery appointments before cargo dispatch.
- Road distribution: Final delivery is generally dependent on island road access, vehicle size, urban restrictions, ferry interfaces and consignee receiving hours.
Routes & Transit Times
Routing logic and schedule variables
- From Asia and other long-haul origins, cargo commonly requires a mainland European or Mediterranean hub connection before the final island leg; the exact transshipment port depends on the carrier and booking product.
- From mainland Spain, the practical solution may combine a mainland port movement with a ferry or short-sea connection. Direct availability, sailing frequency and cargo acceptance must be checked for each shipment.
- Transit time is affected by transshipment coordination, passenger-season capacity, weather, port congestion, customs release, equipment availability and the frequency of the final island sailing.
- Our service team provides an indicative schedule only after confirming origin, Incoterms, cargo type, dimensions, dangerous-goods status and delivery postcode; all sailing times remain subject to carrier confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Island demand profile
- Primary hinterland: Ibiza Island, including the urban area of Ibiza and tourism, hospitality, retail, construction and local distribution businesses.
- Typical inbound cargo: Food and beverage supplies, hotel and restaurant provisions, retail replenishment, building materials, furniture, commercial vehicles and general consumer goods.
- Seasonal cargo: Hospitality equipment, event-related supplies, beverages and project materials may increase before and during the tourism season.
- Outbound cargo: Island-origin commercial goods and recyclable materials may move through scheduled Ro-Ro, short-sea or feeder arrangements, subject to carrier acceptance.
- Delivery planning: Consignee opening hours, narrow urban roads, vehicle restrictions and limited storage make pre-arranged final-mile delivery particularly important.
Operations & Compliance
Controls that reduce island-port exceptions
- Cut-offs: Booking, VGM, cargo gate-in, vehicle check-in and dangerous-goods documentation cut-offs vary by operator and sailing. Our team obtains the written terminal or carrier cut-off before cargo is released.
- Dangerous goods: UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, emergency contact and transport documents must be consistent. Acceptance and loading restrictions require carrier approval before dispatch.
- Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any required import or transit data should be aligned before arrival. Customs release is not assumed from port arrival alone.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or other-control inspections can create handling, storage and rebooking exposure. Consignees should remain reachable and provide timely release instructions.
- Dimensions and securing: Oversized, heavy, wheeled or non-stackable cargo requires precise measurements, axle details, lashing information and route checks before booking.
Shipping Tips
Recommended booking approach
- Send our service team the cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, photographs, HS code, dangerous-goods status and final delivery address at quotation stage.
- For time-critical freight, request an alternative mainland gateway or routing at the same time. The alternative should be assessed for ferry connection, customs procedure, trucking cost and final-mile capacity rather than transit time alone.
- Use moisture-resistant packaging and secure cargo against repeated handling and sea movement. For Ro-Ro cargo, confirm lashing points, wheel or chassis requirements and whether the unit is accompanied or unaccompanied.
- Book seasonal cargo early, reserve delivery capacity and avoid sending cargo to the island before the receiving party, customs data and final-mile appointment are ready.
Planning principle: For ESIBI, the final island sailing and local delivery appointment should be planned as part of the main transport solution, not treated as an afterthought.
FAQs
Practical questions from shippers and forwarders
Can ESIBI be used for every container shipment?
Not automatically. Container acceptance, equipment availability, handling capability and the final island connection are service-dependent. Our team verifies the complete routing before confirming the booking.
Is Ibiza Port suitable for urgent cargo?
It can be suitable when a confirmed sailing and local delivery slot are available, but island schedules have less flexibility if a cut-off or sailing is missed. We compare the nominated service with a mainland or alternative island routing where appropriate.
What information is required for Ro-Ro or vehicle cargo?
Provide vehicle or unit type, dimensions, gross weight, registration or chassis details where applicable, running condition, lashing points, dangerous-goods status and whether the unit will be accompanied. Operator-specific requirements still apply.
Will customs clearance be completed at the port automatically?
No. The responsible customs procedure, declaration data, supporting documents and release instructions must be arranged for the shipment. Our service team coordinates with the appointed customs representative and consignee.
Data Sources & Provenance
Reference basis and verification boundary
Hard identifiers, coordinates, cargo volume, annual vessel figure and maximum recorded vessel parameters in this module are taken from the supplied ESIBI port record. Operational statements concerning routing, cut-offs, cargo acceptance, equipment and delivery are planning guidance and require confirmation for the actual carrier, sailing, terminal and shipment.
- Port and maritime infrastructure reference: portsdebalears.com
- Spanish tax and customs administration reference: agenciatributaria.gob.es
Official-source domains are provided for independent verification of current port, customs and regulatory information. Our service team rechecks time-sensitive operating conditions before shipment execution.