The Port of Valencia has resumed operations at CSP, MSCT, and APM terminals after severe flooding temporarily halted activity across eastern Spain.
The Port of Valencia has confirmed that terminals operated by CSP Iberian Valencia Termina (CSP), MSC Terminal Valencia (MSCT), and APM Terminals have resumed operations for the reception and delivery of goods, following closures caused by severe flooding across eastern Spain. The port reopened for maritime traffic at 11:40 a.m. on October 30 after suspending operations the previous day due to adverse weather conditions. However, the terminals were reopened earlier today. The Port of Sagunto has also restored full operations for maritime traffic.
The devastating floods, which have swept across Valencia and beyond, are being called Spain’s worst in decades, with at least 95 people confirmed dead and dozens more missing. Rescue operations continue as emergency teams work in affected areas, including the regions of Torrent, Paiporta, Chiva, Chestes, Uteil, Alfafar, and Masanasa in the Valencian Community.
“Due to the recent heavy rainfall across south-eastern Spain, we are currently facing unavoidable disruptions to our transport schedules. Extreme weather conditions have impacted road safety and temporarily reduced the transport routes available in the region,” Hapag-Loyd said on Wednesday in a customer advisory.
The heavy rains have forced the closure of more than 60 roads, suspended local rail and high-speed intercity train services, and caused significant power outages, particularly in the Catadau area southwest of Valencia.
“Trains between Valencia and Barcelona are still, for the moment, not operating”, said Spanish infrastructure manager Adif.
Utility company Iberdrola has reported challenges in accessing certain areas to make repairs. Additionally, interruptions to water supplies are reported in affected communities.
