Freight traffic between Algerian ports and the Port of Almería grew by 136% in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching 68,258 tonnes.
The Port of Almería benefits from the competitive advantage of being the closest European port to Algeria. In this regard, it is strengthening its connectivity with the North African country for ro-ro cargo traffic through the shipping company MMC – Madar Maritime Company, which has launched a new connection to Oran via the ferry Romantika, consigned by Ronco.
“Over the past year, the Port Authority of Almería has intensified its institutional and commercial relations with Algeria — a market with significant opportunities following the definitive lifting of trade restrictions on Spanish imports at the end of 2024. This work, highlighted during our visit to Algeria in April, is bearing fruit thanks to joint efforts with the port community, and this will be reflected in port traffic data for 2025,” said APA President Rosario Soto.
The Romantika has begun transporting cargo this month from Almería to the Algerian port, with a regular service expected to launch in the autumn and a permanent presence planned at the Almería facilities, where the company already has a premises.
This new regular line will complement the existing service operated by Armas-Trasmediterránea, which runs two weekly rotations — one to Oran and another to Ghazaouet — with an additional Oran-only cargo rotation on certain weeks. Furthermore, during the Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE), Armas-Trasmediterránea strengthens its maritime service between the Port of Almería and the ports of Oran and Ghazaouet with an extra weekly sailing to accommodate the seasonal increase in passenger traffic.
Exports from the Port of Almería to Algeria in 2024 primarily consisted of animal meat and construction materials such as cement, ceramics, and gypsum. This year, automotive parts and textiles have also become significant exports. On the import side, the main goods received last year included dates, figs, and pineapples, as well as mollusks and plastic products.
