Shipping to and from Spain
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
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Algeciras
Maersk Logistics & Services Spain SL
Zal Bahia de Algeciras - Área del Fresno
Ofic B205
11370 Los Barrios CADIZ
Email: alrcarga@lns.maersk.com
Phone: 956.58.45.44 / 956.58.45.45 & 956.58.45.46
Business hours: 08:00 – 18:00 (Mon/Fri) | Jul & Ago: 08:00 – 15:00 hrs.
Alicante
MNSA Operations Spain Alicante
Email: opsesalc@marmedsa.com
Contacts:
Félix Martínez: +34 965142310
Business hours: 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:30 (Mon/Thu) | 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:00 (Fri)
Barcelona / Malaga / Almeria
MARITIMA DEL MEDITERRANEO, S.A. (MARMEDSA)
De l'Atlantic, 112-120 (Z.A.L.) Edifici Norai 08040-Barcelona
Email: HUSBANDRY@MARMEDSA.COM
Contacts:
Nieves Afán de Rivera López: +34 659 040 627
Jose Maria Carrique: +34 628 12 30 70
Business hours: 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:30 (Mon/Thu) | 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:00 (Fri)
Bilbao
Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency
C/ Nervión, 3 – 3º B 48001 Bilbao Contact: Merche Sanz
Email: maerskesbio@marmedsa.com
Phone: 944104000
Fax: 944434467
Business hours: 09:00 – 13:30 / 15:00 – 18:30 (Mon/Fri)
Cartagena
ERHARDT MEDITERRANEO, S.A.
Plaza del Rey, 8 – 2º Edificio Real
30201 Cartagena
Email: traficocartagena@erhmed.com
Phone: 968125026 / 968500696
Fax: 968122913
Business hours: 08:30 – 13:30 / 15:30 – 18:30 (Mon/Fri)
Huelva
Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency
Puerto Exterior – Muelle Sur 21810 Puerto de Huelva Espana
Email: cusmskeshuv@marmedsa.com
Phone: +34 959 28 42 70
Contacts:
Pepe Sanchez: +34 660 921 790 – EXT: 1950
David Dominguez: +34 648 023 365 – EXT: 1952
Rafael Rodriguez: +34 690 348 697 – EXT: 1951
Business hours: 09:00 – 13:30 / 15:00 – 18:30 (Mon/Fri)
Gijon
MARITIMA DEL MEDITERRANEO, S.A. (MARMEDSA)
De l'Atlantic, 112-120 (Z.A.L.) Edifici Norai 08040-Barcelona
Email: HUSBANDRYESGIJ@MARMEDSA.COM
Contacts:
Nieves Afán de Rivera López: +34 659 040 627
Jose Maria Carrique: +34 628 12 30 70
Business hours: 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:30 (Mon/Thu) | 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:00 (Fri)
Las Palmas
MARITIMA DEL MEDITERRANEO, S.A. (MARMEDSA)
Avda. Los Cambulloneros s/n Muelle Virgen del Pino
35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Contact: Yaiza Campos
Email: cuseslpa@marmedsa.com
Phone: 928488167
Fax: 928475355
Business hours: 08:00 – 15:30 (Mon/Thu) | 08:00 – 15:00 (Fri)
Marin
JOAQUIN DAVILA Y CIA, S.A.
Muelle de Guixar, s/n Edificio Termavi 36200 Vigo
Email: marin.levantes@vigo.mdavila.com
Phone: 986446125/6 Fax: 986430123
Contact: Merchi Bernardez / Benito Perez
Business hours: 09:00 – 13:45 / 16:00 – 19:00 (Mon/Fri)
Tenerife
MARITIMA DEL MEDITERRANEO, S.A. (MARMEDSA)
Avda. de Anaga, 45 Edificio Océano
38001 Sta Cruz de Tenerife
Email: csessct@marmedsa.com
Phone: 922271700
Fax: 922277511
Contact: Jose Daza
Business hours:08:00 – 17:00 (Mon/Thu) | 08:00 – 14:00 (Fri)
Valencia
MARITIMA DEL MEDITERRANEO, S.A. (MARMEDSA)
De l'Atlantic, 112-120 (Z.A.L.) Edifici Norai 08040-Barcelona
Email: HUSBANDRYESVLC@MARMEDSA.COM
Contacts:
Carlota Fernández Donaire: +34 93 297 21 16 / +34 648 75 14 09
Miriam Noheras: +34 93 298 77 53 / +34 682 37 07 65
Business hours: 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:30 (Mon/Thu) | 08:30 – 13:30 / 14:30 – 17:00 (Fri)
Vigo
JOAQUIN DAVILA Y CIA, S.A.
Muelle de Guixar, s/n Edificio Termavi 36200 Vigo
Email: vigo.levantes@vigo.mdavila.com
Phone: 986446125/6 Fax: 986430123
Contact: Merchi Bernardez / Benito Perez
Business hours: 09:00 – 13:45 / 16:00 – 19:00 (Mon/Fri)
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Effective Date: Is based on the Price Calculation Date. Below conditions are effective from 1.03.2021
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Demurrage are INCLUDING terminal storage costs
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Demurrage for reefer are INCLUDING the plugging fees on terminal
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Charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays).
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Demurrage starts from gate-in day (included) on the terminal, ends with loading day (included) to vessel.
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Remember that spot conditions could be different to these ones and you can check it at the booking stage.
Split - Demurrage includes Storage
Demurrage Export DRY
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN | 40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
20’ DRY
0
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
0
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
20’ DRY
5 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
10 EUR
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
|
Days
16 - 20
|
20’ DRY
10 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 21
|
20’ DRY
20 EUE
|
40’ / 45'
30 EUR
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
60 EUR
|
Demurrage Export REEFER – All Spanish Ports
| Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 5
|
20' REEF
0
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
6 - 8
|
20' REEF
70 EUR
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
20' REEF
125 EUR
|
40' REEF
125 EUR
|
Detention
- Effective Date: Is based on the Price Calculation Date. Below rates effective from 1.03.2021
- Charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays).
- Detention starts from the empty pick up day (included), ends with gate-in day (included) in terminal.
Detention Export DRY
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN | 40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 4
|
20’ DRY
0
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
0
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
0
|
|
Days
5 - 15
|
20’ DRY
5 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
10 EUR
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 16
|
20’ DRY
10 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
20’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
40’ Tank, FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
Detention Export REEFER
| Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 4
|
20' REEF
0
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
5 - 8
|
20' REEF
60 EUR
|
40' REEF
60 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
20' REEF
70 EUR
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
Calculation Method for Special Deals only
When special deal is in place, and FT exceeds that free days, we will start charging based on the corresponding tier.
Example 1: For a 40 DRY container with demurrage 15 days free agreed that has stayed at the port 23 days, calculation will be:
Free time: 15
Days used: 23
Days to invoice: day 16 to day 23, total 8 days to invoice
Invoicing:
Days 16 to 20: 5 days x 20 eur
Days 21 to 23: 3 days x 30 eur
Total amount: 190 EUR
Tariff 40DRY
Demurrage Export DRY - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 40’ / 45' |
|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
|
Days
16 - 20
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 21
|
40’ / 45'
30 EUR
|
Invoicing:
Example 2: For a 40Hreef with 8 days detention free that has been outside terminal for 10 days, calculation will be:
Free time: 8
Days used: 10
Days used: days 9 to 10
Days to invoice: 2 days
Invoicing:
Days 9 to 10: 2 days x 70 EUR
Total amount: 140 EUR
Tariff 40HREEF:
Detention reef
| Days | 40' REEF |
|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 4
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
5 - 8
|
40' REEF
60 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
Below are the most common local charges we have in Spain, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
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| Category | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Category
Mandatory
|
Charge Code
ODF
|
Charge Name
Export Documentation fee
|
Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).
|
Tariff
For details contact local office.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Documentation fee - Destination
|
Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
OHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
DHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
VGM
|
Charge Name
Verified Gross Mass Charge
|
Description
A Pass through charge to cover extra cost incurred in terminals due to VGM ( Verified Gross Mass)
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
IMP
|
Charge Name
Import Service
|
Description
The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments. Below items are included in IMP: Port Dues/Agency Fees/First Seal
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
MHE
|
Charge Name
Merchant Haulage Export
|
Description
It covers the administration cost involved to coordinate with 3rd parties when we don't perform the export carrier haulage move. It applies only to MH cargo.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
MHI
|
Charge Name
Merchant Haulage Import
|
Description
It covers the administration cost involved to coordinate with 3rd parties when we don't perform the import carrier haulage move. It applies only to MH cargo.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAE
|
Charge Name
Port Additionals / Port Dues Export
|
Description
A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience, if they should arrange payment themselves. This service is applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAI
|
Charge Name
Port Additionals / Port Dues Import
|
Description
A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience if they should arrange payment themselves. This service applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Description
We will apply this fee when we have a request from customer for a change of discharge port of a shipment that has been received and gated in at origin Port of Loading, but prior to the arrival at final Port of Discharge. It is covering the administrative and operational costs up to 3-4 restows. Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CAD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Administrative Cost
|
Description
Will be charged per B/L only on those cases where the transhipment port does not change and we are just amending the final port of discharge. This request must be done, at least, 96 hours before the arrival to the transhipment port.
|
Tariff
300 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
Customs Clearance
|
Charge Code
CCO
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Origin. On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer's request and when the customer provides T2L documents.
|
Tariff
55 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CCD
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Destination
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Destination. On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer's request and when the customer provides T2L documents.
|
Tariff
55 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Category
Equipment
|
Charge Code
PQC
|
Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
|
Description
The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
|
Tariff
100 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CNS
|
Charge Name
Container Nomination Service
|
Description
The Value Added Service covers pre-assignment of container numbers to bookings. It does not cover assigning a contianer of a specific quality, for example: Food Grade.
|
Tariff
250 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
***From 15.08.2020 the Free Time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation date – PCD***
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Effective Date: 04/01/2018
-
Expiry Date: Until further notice
-
Demurrage are INCLUDING terminal storage costs
-
Demurrage for reefer are INCLUDING the plugging fees on termi-nal
Charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays). Demurrage starts from gate-in day (included) on the terminal, ends with loading day (included) to vessel.
Remember that spot conditions could be different to these ones and you can check it at the booking stage.
Dry containers* - Demurrage Export DRY
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20’ FLAT / OPEN | 40’ FLAT / OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
20’ DRY
0
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
0
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
20’ DRY
5 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
10 EUR
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
|
Days
16 - 20
|
20’ DRY
10 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 21
|
20’ DRY
20 EUE
|
40’ / 45'
30 EUR
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
60 EUR
|
Refrigerated containers (Excluding Vigo and Marin) - DEMURRAGE EXPORT REEF - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 5
|
20' REEF
0
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
6 - 8
|
20' REEF
70 EUR
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
20' REEF
125 EUR
|
40' REEF
125 EUR
|
Refrigerated containers (Vigo and Marin only) - DEMURRAGE EXPORT REEF - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 7
|
20' REEF
0
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
8 - 9
|
20' REEF
70 EUR
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 10
|
20' REEF
125 EUR
|
40' REEF
125 EUR
|
CALCULATION METHOD FOR SPECIAL DEALS ONLY
When special deal is in place, and FT exceeds that free days, we will start charging based on the corresponding tier.
Example 1: For a 40 DRY container with demurrage 15 days free agreed that has stayed at the port 23 days, calculation will be:
Free time: 15
Days used: 23
Days to invoice: day 16 to day 23, total 8 days to invoice
Tariff 40DRY
DEMURRAGE EXPORT DRY - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 40’ / 45' |
|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
|
Days
16 - 20
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 21
|
40’ / 45'
30 EUR
|
Invoicing:
Days 16 to 20: 5 days x 20 eur
Days 21 to 23: 3 days x 30 eur
Total amount: 190 EUR
Example 2: For a 40Hreef with 8 days detention free that has been outside terminal for 10 days, calculation will be:
Free time: 8
Days used: 10
Days used: days 9 to 10
Days to invoice: 2 days
Tariff 40HREEF:
Detention reef
| Days | 40' REEF |
|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 5
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
6 - 8
|
40' REEF
60 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
Invoicing:
Days 9 to 10: 2 days x 70 eur
Total amount: 140 EUR
Detention
Effective Date: 04/01/2018
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays). Detention starts from the empty pick up day (included), ends with gate-in day (included) in terminal.
Detention export DRY - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20’ FLAT / OPEN | 40’ FLAT / OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
20’ DRY
0
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
0
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
20’ DRY
5 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
10 EUR
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 16
|
20’ DRY
10 EUR
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
20’ FLAT / OPEN
20 EUR
|
40’ FLAT / OPEN
40 EUR
|
Refrigerated containers - Detention export REFF
| Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 5
|
20' REEF
0
|
40' REEF
0
|
|
Days
6 - 8
|
20' REEF
60 EUR
|
40' REEF
60 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 9
|
20' REEF
70 EUR
|
40' REEF
70 EUR
|
CALCULATION METHOD FOR SPECIAL DEALS ONLY
When special deal is in place, and FT exceeds that free days, we will start charging based on the corresponding tier.
Example 1: For a 40 DRY container with demurrage 15 days free agreed that has stayed at the port 23 days, calculation will be:
Free time: 15
Days used: 23
Days to invoice: day 16 to day 23, total 8 days to invoice
Tariff 40DRY
DEMURRAGE EXPORT DRY - Days after free time expiration
| Days | 40’ / 45' |
|---|---|
|
Days
0 - 10
|
40’ / 45'
0
|
|
Days
11 - 15
|
40’ / 45'
10 EUR
|
|
Days
16 - 20
|
40’ / 45'
20 EUR
|
|
Days
As from day 21
|
40’ / 45'
30 EUR
|
| PORT | 20DC | 40DC | 40HC | 20REEF | 40HREF / 40HREF (NOR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PORT
ALGECIRAS
|
20DC
APMT Terminal
|
40DC
STARCONTAINER
|
40HC
STARCONTAINER
|
20REEF
STARCONTAINER
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
STARCONTAINER / STARCONTAINER
|
|
PORT
BARCELONA
|
20DC
TRANSPORTES PORTUARIOS (DEPOT)
|
40DC
BEST
|
40HC
BEST
|
20REEF
TRANSPORTES PORTUARIOS (DEPOT)
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
BEST / -
|
|
PORT
BILBAO
|
20DC
ZAD Progeco
|
40DC
CSP Terminal
|
40HC
CSP Terminal
|
20REEF
ZAD Progeco
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
ZAD Progeco / ZAD Progeco
|
|
PORT
CARTAGENA
|
20DC
TMC Terminal
|
40DC
TMC Terminal
|
40HC
TMC Terminal
|
20REEF
TMC Terminal
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
TMC Terminal / TMC Terminal
|
|
PORT
LAS PALMAS
|
20DC
La Luz Terminal
|
40DC
La Luz Terminal
|
40HC
La Luz Terminal
|
20REEF
La Luz Terminal
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
La Luz Terminal / Terminal La Luz
|
|
PORT
MARIN
|
20DC
Perez Torres Terminal
|
40DC
Perez Torres Terminal
|
40HC
Perez Torres Terminal
|
20REEF
Perez Torres Depot
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
Perez Torres Depot / Perez Torres Depot
|
|
PORT
TENERIFE
|
20DC
TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife
|
40DC
TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife
|
40HC
TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife
|
20REEF
TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife / TCT - Terminal Contenedores Tenerife
|
|
PORT
VALENCIA
|
20DC
CSP Terminal
|
40DC
TRANSBASE SOLER PUERTO
|
40HC
TRANSBASE SOLER PUERTO
|
20REEF
SETEMAR
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
INTERCONTAINER / INTERCONTAINER
|
|
PORT
VIGO
|
20DC
TERMAVI - Terminal
|
40DC
TERMAVI - Terminal
|
40HC
TERMAVI - Terminal
|
20REEF
TRANSGLOBAL
|
40HREF / 40HREF (NOR)
TRANSGLOBAL / TRANSGLOBAL VIGO
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