3 shipping carriers serving Tarragona Port
Discover the maritime carriers that operate scheduled services at the Port of Tarragona. Click on any carrier to explore their fleet, routes, and performance data.
Discover the maritime carriers that operate scheduled services at the Port of Tarragona. Click on any carrier to explore their fleet, routes, and performance data.
Port profile
Tarragona Port (Small) — Spain Maritime Hub
Tarragona is a small coastal breakwater port in Spain (West Mediterranean Sea). Handles vessels over 500 feet in length. Facilities: ship repairs, dry d...
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Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub 150), public domain.
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About
Tarragona Port, located in the Catalonia region of Spain, serves as a crucial maritime gateway on the western Mediterranean coast. With its rich historical background and modern facilities, Tarragona Port plays a significant role in the region’s economic development by facilitating international trade and local industry needs. The port is strategically positioned to provide efficient logistics and transportation services to both importers and exporters, connecting local businesses with global markets. It has been a vital port since ancient Roman times, serving as a pivotal hub for the trade of goods throughout the Mediterranean. In contemporary times, Tarragona Port has diversified its operations to include the handling of various types of cargo, particularly bulk goods, chemicals, and containers, which further emphasizes its importance within the maritime sector.
Current congestion levels and vessel traffic information for Tarragona
15 vessels
Vessels currently at berth
8 vessels
Vessels waiting
Average cargo stay
Congestion analysis · 30 days
Technical information and facilities available at Tarragona Port
Detailed harbor characteristics: depths, pilotage, cargo handling capabilities, repair facilities and communications. Data sourced from the World Port Index.
Environmental initiatives and sustainability measures at Tarragona Port
Environmental sustainability initiatives
Carbon emissions efficiency
Relative environmental performance
Understanding the economic and regional significance of Tarragona Port
Tarragona sits within the West Mediterranean Sea maritime region, in Spain. The harbor is classified as coastal breakwater in type. It can accommodate vessels over 500 feet in length. Its approach channel has a depth of 31 - 35 feet 9.4 - 10 meters. The port offers a cargo terminal and ship repair services. 6 shipping lines currently call at Tarragona. The nearest major port is Vilanova i la Geltru (Spain), approximately 46 km away. Founded as the Iberian settlement that became Roman Tarraco in the 2nd century BC, Tarragona's ancient port exported oil, wine and wheat before falling largely out of use after Germanic and Arab invasions. Christian repopulation revived it from the 12th century, and a new, fully modern port took shape through the 19th century under engineers such as Saturnino Bellido.
FAQ
Essential performance indicators and operational statistics for Tarragona Port
100,000 TEUs
Container volume · last 12 months
220 vessel calls monthly
Average monthly vessel traffic
48 hours
Typical turnaround time
75%
Current utilization rate
Schedule reliability
Average anchorage wait
Regional & international routes
Asia · Europe · North America
Weather & peak-season congestion
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