The Port of Valencia has launched a new combined transport terminal, enabling the transfer of semi-trailers between road and rail.
The project, which aims to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 16,000 tons, represents a total investment of 20 million euros. The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) contributed over 3.7 million euros to this initiative. The new infrastructure is expected to handle more than 10,000 trucks each year, leveraging the port’s strategic position to connect with maritime highways linking Valencia to other Mediterranean ports.
The terminal features the necessary infrastructure to support seamless operations between road and rail transport. Located next to the embankment, it covers approximately 740 meters and includes facilities for loading and unloading semi-trailers using a gantry crane. Key technical details include 482 meters of beam-rail foundations and a 780-meter reversible lane equipped with a traffic control system.
Representatives from the APV, the Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and other key stakeholders attended the launch event. The terminal’s completion is part of a broader strategy by the APV to enhance its rail infrastructure, with a planned investment of 240 million euros to improve connectivity and increase the use of trains for freight transport. This initiative aligns with national efforts to promote rail freight transport and reduce emissions through projects like the Mercancías 30 initiative.
The project also benefits from Next Generation EU funds and Spain's Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, with further investment planned to extend the railway highway to Portugal. The initiative highlights the critical role of ports in cargo and rail services, with one in every two containers moved by train in Spain originating from or destined for a port.
