Algeciras
Algeciras, Andalusia, Spain
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Algeciras
Algeciras sits on the Strait of Gibraltar directly on the main Europe–Asia shipping lane, which makes it primarily a transshipment hub rather than a gateway for Spanish cargo. Most boxes landing there are transferred to another vessel bound for Africa, the Mediterranean or the Americas. It is the shortest Spanish crossing on the Northern European lane, but only relevant if your cargo is genuinely destined for the far south or for onward transfer.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Algeciras — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 5–9 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Spain lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Algeciras, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Algeciras, Andalusia
- Country
- Spain
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- ESALG
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 5–9 days
What to know about Algeciras
- On the Strait of Gibraltar, directly on the Europe–Asia lane
- Primarily a transshipment hub rather than a domestic gateway
- Shortest Spanish sea transit on the Northern European lane
- Feeder connections to North Africa and the Mediterranean
Same country
Other ports in Spain
We also ship to 2 other ports in Spain.
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