Port of Tarragona Breaks Records for High-Value Goods in 2025

Conventional cargo and steel products reach all-time highs as the port strengthens its role as a logistics hub.

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The Port of Tarragona closed 2025 with 29.24 million tons of cargo, achieving historic milestones in strategic sectors despite a slight overall decrease in volume.

General conventional cargo reached an absolute record of 1.79 million tons, a 15.7% increase compared to 2024. Steel products also saw a record-breaking year, moving nearly 825,000 tons, reflecting the success of the port's diversification strategy.
In the energy sector, gasoline and kerosene shipments surged by 43.5%, reaching 1.39 million tons. This performance reinforces Tarragona's status as an international hub for refined products, supporting the local petrochemical cluster.
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"Next year will be the year of the port with the launch of key infrastructures that will multiply rail connectivity."

Santiago Castella · President of the Port of Tarragona
Looking ahead to 2026, the port will focus on the Guadalajara-Marchamalo dry port and the expansion of the Baleares Quay. These projects aim to attract global operators and lead the emerging floating offshore wind sector in the Mediterranean.