Transit & Capacity Details:

Industry Alignment: Port Algeciras handles 35% of Spain’s sea freight, 60% of Europe-West Africa transit cargo, and serves sectors like automotive (Southern Europe’s assembly hubs), mining (West Africa’s resource projects), and regional trade (EU-Africa consumer goods). Our solutions support these core sectors—whether you’re an auto parts maker sourcing components from Guangzhou’s industrial hubs, a machinery supplier importing from Shenzhen’s tech factories, or a trader bringing goods from Dongguan’s manufacturing clusters. Our consolidation streamlines supply chains for time-sensitive operations, such as EU auto production cycles (monthly assembly targets) and West Africa’s mining season (dry season peaks).

Confirm production timelines with each factory (e.g., 9 days for Nansha-made auto sensors, 12 days for Shenzhen-manufactured mining cranes).

Align pickup schedules to avoid storage gaps—critical for meeting Spanish auto plant restocks or West Africa’s pre-dry season mining prep.

Verify product specs: EU CE certification for Europe-bound goods (to meet Directive 2006/42/EC), African customs-friendly materials (corrosion-resistant for mining equipment), and transit-ready packaging (tamper-proof, bilingual labeled for cross-border checks).

Automotive parts: Plastic crates (reusable for EU auto plants) + anti-rust liners (for metal components) + part number stickers (aligned with Renault’s inventory systems).

Industrial machinery: Heavy-duty wooden crates (ISPM 15-certified for EU/African import) + shock-absorbent foam (for mining cranes) + CE/African Standards (AS) dual labeling.

West Africa cargo: Waterproof crates + heat-resistant liners (for tropical climates) + bilingual (English-Spanish-Arabic) shipping labels (for fast Moroccan/Senegalese customs checks).

CE certification validation (for automotive/industrial goods bound for Europe—ensuring safety and environmental compliance).

ISPM 15 compliance (for wooden packaging, mandatory for EU/African import to prevent pest infestation).

African customs prep (HS code alignment with ECOWAS rules, origin statement checks for duty exemptions in West Africa).

Automotive parts section: Segregated bins (by part type) + FIFO storage (to align with EU auto plant just-in-time schedules).

Industrial machinery zone: Reinforced floors (up to 75 tons) + easy-access ramps (for Algeciras-bound trucks) + climate-controlled units (for precision mining components).

West Africa cargo area: Heat-resistant storage (for tropical goods) + ready-to-ship bays (to cut Algeciras loading time by 20%) + batch-labeled zones (to group African destinations).

FCL loading: Heavy machinery (mining cranes) at the base (secured with anti-slip steel straps and ISPM 15 pallets), automotive parts (engine components) in the middle, and West Africa cargo (consumer goods) on top. We use 40HQ containers for bulky machinery to maximize space and reduce Europe-Africa ferry transport costs.

LCL consolidation: Group cargo by destination (e.g., "Seville Auto Plant", "Lisbon Industrial Hub", "Tangier Mining Depot") with color-coded labels. We prioritize time-sensitive automotive parts for fast Algeciras clearance—critical for EU production cycles.

Export documents: Itemized commercial invoices (with HS codes: 8708 for auto parts, 8426 for mining cranes, 9503 for consumer goods), packing lists (with CE/ISPM 15 references), and certificates of origin (to claim EU GSP+ or ECOWAS duty benefits).

Import/transit prep: Algeciras customs declarations (EU Single Administrative Document/SAD), ECOWAS transit permits (for West Africa), and ferry booking confirmations (for Morocco-Spain crossings).

Optimized routing: Suez Canal + Strait of Gibraltar direct routes reduce transit by 6–8 days vs. northern European ports (e.g., Hamburg).

Terminal alignment: Our packaging fits Algeciras’ automation—cutting unloading time by 30% (critical for EU auto production).

Reduced admin: We handle EU CE checks, African transit permits, and ferry coordination—saving your team 75% of paperwork vs. managing multiple shipments.

FCL cost cuts: Consolidating cargo into full containers reduces sea freight costs by 18–28% (e.g., a 40HQ for mining machinery costs 25% less than two 20GPs).

LCL shared space: Splitting containers with other corporate clients saves 18–28% vs. booking a full container for small shipments (e.g., auto sensors).

Duty savings: EU GSP+ (0–5% on industrial goods) + ECOWAS exemptions (for African-bound cargo) save an additional 9–13% annually.

End-to-end tracking: Our system monitors cargo from factory pickup to Algeciras delivery—and beyond to EU or Africa. You get alerts for terminal arrival, customs clearance, and ferry crossing.

Comprehensive insurance: Covers sea risks (Suez Canal delays, Strait of Gibraltar weather), terminal damage, EU rail/African road accidents, and tropical climate damage. Industrial clients get additional coverage for machinery installation errors.

EXW: We pick up from your suppliers’ factories (even remote zones in Foshan/Zhongshan), handle consolidation, sea freight, Algeciras clearance, and coordinate EU/African transport—ideal if you lack dual-continent logistics expertise.

FOB: Your suppliers deliver to our Guangzhou warehouse; we manage consolidation, shipping, pre-clearance, and Algeciras unloading—keeping you in control of production timelines.

CIF (Port Algeciras Inclusive): End-to-end management (consolidation, shipping, insurance, clearance, and transit coordination) with no hidden fees. Mining clients get free equipment calibration support at no extra cost.

Dual-continent expertise: We understand Algeciras’ EU/African compliance requirements—from CE certification to ECOWAS transit rules—avoiding costly delays.

Transit network: We partner with Algeciras’ licensed transporters, EU rail operators, and African customs brokers to deliver cargo to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, or Senegal in 2–6 days.

24/7 multilingual support: Our team (fluent in English, Spanish, and basic French/Arabic) assists with EU/African customs issues, transit changes, or certification questions—critical for Algeciras’ corporate clients.