July 16th Virgen del Carmen day – Spanish ports

We would like to share the information in our hands till the moment of this advisory submission. As you may know, next July 16th, 2024, Spanish ports opening times may be conditioned by the celebration of the Virgen del Carmen day, patron saint of the maritime sector.

In particular, bank holiday will be considered that day for the following ports (gates will close and inland festivity surcharge applicable for deliveries that day). For following ports, please send your delivery orders for Wednesday July 17th before Monday at 15h.00 to ensure correct haulage processing and execution.

• Algeciras
• Vigo
• Marín
• Bilbao
• Gijón

In Valencia, special opening times have been announced till 13h00.

In Barcelona, special opening times have been announced by terminals till 20h.00. During this day, BCN terminals will work under “festivity” conditions involving premium THC charges for every container movement inside and outside the terminal, empty or full container. Please be informed that movement of containers this day will incur in additional charges: 50 EUR per full container movement (in or out terminal) and 25 EUR per empty container movement (in or out terminal). This will apply to all movements no matter Merchant or Carrier Haulage.

Inland container yards (Madrid, Zaragoza) will work as usual.

Your Customer Experience Team remains at your service for any clarification needed.