Valenciaport and SIPG strengthen trade

Valenciaport and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have strengthened their strategic relationship, hosting a joint business presentation in Shanghai to highlight commercial opportunities and explore further cooperation on green shipping corridors.

China remains Valenciaport’s largest international container market. Between January and September 2026, trade with China reached 714,691 teu, an increase of 15.07% compared with the same period in 2025. Cargo volumes totalled 7.66 million tonnes, up 15.75%.

The Port of Shanghai accounts for 36% of trade between Valenciaport and China, representing approximately 2.3 million tonnes annually.

“Our strategic location in the western Mediterranean makes us one of the main gateways for goods moving between Asia, Spain and the rest of Europe,” said Mar Chao, president of Valenciaport, highlighting the port’s more than 100 regular shipping services connecting it with all five continents.

She added: “China is one of Valenciaport’s most important trading partners, and we want to continue strengthening a relationship that is already strategic for our port.”

The presentation aimed to demonstrate Valenciaport’s advantages as an entry point to Spanish and European markets, including extensive maritime connections, rail links to industrial and logistics centres, and access to a hinterland representing a significant share of Spain’s economic activity. The port handles more than 40% of the country’s total import and export traffic.

Sustainability, digitalisation and innovation were also central to discussions, particularly the development of green corridors and smarter logistics chains. Valenciaport’s Net Zero Emissions Plan targets net zero emissions by the middle of the next decade, supported by electrification, renewable energy and shore power initiatives.

Chao’s visit also included participation in the China International Import Expo, where she met Chinese port, logistics and business representatives to strengthen Valenciaport’s profile in the region.