The Port of Santander consolidates seven million tons and breaks a historic record in year-on-year traffic

 

The president of the Port Authority of Santander (APS), Cesar DiazThe port authority has presented a very positive report on port activity for the first ten months of 2025. The results confirm that the port is... strictly complying The objectives set for the year, focused on the consolidation of the seven million tons and the increased participation of the general merchandise in the total traffic volume.

 

Díaz has especially highlighted the year-on-year traffic which, when situated in 7.078.388 tonnes between October 2024 and September 2025, exceeds the expected goal.

 

Growth in High Value Added Merchandise

 

One of the most relevant data is the excellent behavior of the traffics of vehicles y containersBoth segments have experienced remarkable growth. 5,7 % in the cumulative total from January to October, compared to the same period of the previous year.

 

In the specific case of containers, a new monthly record of merchandise moved in October, reaching the 155.137 tonnes Total container traffic (measured in TEUs) amounted to 134.616 in the cumulative period. For its part, traffic of cars He stood at 276.022 units until October 2025, reflecting the same increase of 5,7%.

 

The data accumulated between January and October 2025 reflects a total volume of 5.949.801 tonnes During this period, the general merchandise (the one with the highest added value), which already represents the 52,3 % of the total, it grew by 0,2 %. The liquid bulk They showed the biggest jump, with a growth of 20,5 %, while the solid bulk experienced a decline of 5,1 %The distribution of the total cargo so far this year is: 3,2% liquid bulk, 44,6% solid bulk and 52,3% general cargo.

 

César Díaz has emphasized the port's strategy, stating that: “as we approach the end of the fiscal year We continue to meet our goals of consolidating seven million tons and an increase in the share of general cargo in total port traffic.”

 

The president of the APS also highlighted the commitment to regional development: “From the APS We are taking the right steps to continue generating employment and strengthening the industry of Cantabria".

 

To boost this momentum, Díaz mentioned the combination of commercial work and the investment plan: “The important commercial work we are developing among the companies in our hinterland, add the ambitious investment plan that we have approved for 2025-2029 and which is reflected in such important works as the Raos 6 pier, the expansion of the car silo, and the Raos 9 ramp and wedge. Our goal is to continue supporting our port community and increasing the competitiveness of our port".