Automotive Logistics
The Port of Santander has begun exporting the new Škoda Epiq electric vehicle, the first of its kind manufactured in Spain. César Díaz, president of the Port Authority, emphasizes that this operation reinforces the port's position as a leading logistics hub for the automotive sector internationally.
El Port of Santander has incorporated the new electric model into its export operations Škoda epiq, the first of the Czech brand to be produced in EspañaThis new line of business, aimed at Asia, Europa y Sudáfrica, consolidates the Cantabrian dock as a hub strategic for automotive logistics.
César Díaz, President of the Autoridad Portuaria de Santander (APS)He described the agreement as "fantastic news" that reinforces the port's role as a leader in automotive traffic. The operation will be managed for vehicles manufactured at the plant in Volkswagen Navarra, which adds to the "extensive list of brands and models" that operate from the Cantabrian infrastructure.
"This is fantastic news that gives us the opportunity to showcase our countless strengths as leaders in car traffic," he said. Díaz"Our goal is to continue working and investing in quality in logistics processes so that, like the rest of the brands, the Group Volkswagen "Continue to trust us," he added.
Strategic investments for logistics efficiency
To maintain its competitiveness, the APS It is carrying out "significant investments to increase the efficiency and capacity of the car terminal." Among the improvements are the expansion of the car silo and the new roll-on/roll-off (roro) ramp. Raos 7, the dock of Raos 9 and the creation of new logistics zones, such as the recent curved triangle that adds 45.000 square meters dedicated to this traffic.
The digitization of logistics processes and the improvement of rail-port connectivity These are two other key pillars in the port's strategy, considered a "strategic" traffic for its business plan.
A benchmark in quality and rail-port connectivity
In the area of connectivity, César Díaz stressed that Santander It is one of the ports in the Spanish port system with the "best rail usage rate," reaching 15% for total freight. This figure skyrockets in the automotive sector, where the 51% of vehicle traffic uses the train, reaching the 75% in export flows.
Service quality is another differentiating factor, endorsed by the Service Quality Certificate for New Vehicle Traffic, which meets the demanding requirements of the National Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) and Puertos del Estado"This recognition is especially significant because it comes from the customers themselves who value the capabilities and good work of the ports," he concluded. Díaz, Remembering that Santander It has led the association's rating ranking in nine of the eighteen editions held.
Vehicle terminal capabilities
The vehicle terminal of Puerto de Santander, located in the Espigón Central de RaosIt has a total area of over 500.000 square meters. Its docks, Raos 8 y Raos Berth 9 offers a kilometer of berthing line that allows the simultaneous operation of up to four large Ro-Ro and car-carrier vessels. This infrastructure, equipped with four dedicated ramps, provides great versatility to serve both transoceanic routes and Short Sea Shipping (SSS) services.
| Concept | Figure/Data |
|---|---|
| Total area of the terminal | +500.000 m² |
| Berthing line (Raos 8 and 9) | 1 kilometer |
| Simultaneous berthing capacity | 4 large ships |
| Rail usage rate (cars) | 51 % |
| Rail usage rate (export) | 75 % |
| Maximum length of operable trains | 580 meters |
The terminal is divided into a 250.000-square-meter operations area, where the silo is located, and an additional area occupied by logistics and pre-delivery centers. A space of over 100.000 square meters for ITU traffic complements the operations, facilitating the transport of parts and components for the automotive industry.
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