VEHICLES

This year marked a record for the Port in terms of vehicles moved, standing at 916,834 units (+4%). Exports, which account for most of the total units transported, increased by 3% and came to a total of 641,215 cars loaded. Furthermore, imports increased by 20%, although their share is somewhat less in absolute terms (275,661 units).

These figures consolidate the Port of Barcelona as the main vehicle distribution hub in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. The destinations of exported vehicles are becoming more diversified and include far-flung markets, the most dynamic of which are South Korea and Mexico, along with Turkey and Israel. The sector is showing signs of recovery in Europe, with significant growth in exports of cars to Italy, the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Norway.

DEVELOPMENT OF CAR TRAFFIC 2007-2016 (units)

CAR TRAFFIC BY TYPE OF SHIPPING (units)

INTERNATIONAL CAR TRAFFIC 2007-2016 (units)

VEHICLES

This year marked a record for the Port in terms of vehicles moved, standing at 916,834 units (+4%). Exports, which account for most of the total units transported, increased by 3% and came to a total of 641,215 cars loaded. Furthermore, imports increased by 20%, although their share is somewhat less in absolute terms (275,661 units).

These figures consolidate the Port of Barcelona as the main vehicle distribution hub in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. The destinations of exported vehicles are becoming more diversified and include far-flung markets, the most dynamic of which are South Korea and Mexico, along with Turkey and Israel. The sector is showing signs of recovery in Europe, with significant growth in exports of cars to Italy, the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Norway.

DEVELOPMENT OF CAR TRAFFIC 2007-2016 (units)

CAR TRAFFIC BY TYPE OF SHIPPING (units)

INTERNATIONAL CAR TRAFFIC 2007-2016 (units)