Barcelona Port
The Port of Barcelona is the busiest port on the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most active in the world. The port is located in the city of Barcelona, Spain.
Some significant towns near Barcelona Port are Mataró, Granollers, Igualada, and Martorell. The port is also a major cruise ship destination, with over 2.8 million passengers passing through in 2015.
The Port of Barcelona comprises different terminals, including the Container Terminal, the Passenger Terminal, the Ro-Ro Terminal, and the Fishing Port.
The port also features several facilities for handling different types of cargo, including a grain terminal, a livestock terminal, and a fruit and vegetable terminal.
In order to ship goods to or from the port of Barcelona, businesses must comply with the following requirements:
- All businesses must have a valid license from the Barcelona Port Authority to ship goods to or from the port.
- All businesses must have a valid customs license to ship goods to or from the port.
- All businesses must have a valid insurance policy to ship goods to or from the port.
- All businesses must have a valid shipping contract to ship goods to or from the port.
- All businesses must comply with the shipping schedules and regulations of the port.
- All businesses must declare their goods to the port authorities before shipping.
- All businesses must pay the applicable fees for shipping goods to or from the port.
AddressEdifici Portal de la Pau Portal de la Pau, 6 Barcelona 08039 Spain
Port AuthorityAutoridad Portuaria de Barcelona
Phone93 306 88 00
Fax93 306 88 11
Email[email protected]
Coordinates41º 21′ 0” N, 2º 10′ 0” E
Decimal41.35, 2.1666667
UN/LOCODEESBCN
Port TypeSeaport
Port SizeLarge
Websitewww.apb.es
TerminalYes
Inland port
Mean tide1 foot
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Channel51 – 55 feet 15.5 – 16 meters
Cargo Pier21 – 25 feet 6.4 – 7.6 meters
Mean Tide
Anchorage76 feet – OVER 23.2m – OVER
Oil Terminal26 – 30 feet 7.1 – 9.1 meters
Harbor SizeLarge
ShelterGood
Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length
Harbor TypeCoastal Breakwater
Turning Area
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Assist
Salvage
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Ship Repairs
Marine Railroad
Drydock Size
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Telephone
Radio
Air
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Rail
Ocean
Environmental-friendly
Air
and Highly reliable
Land
flexible
Customs
assistance