The Port of Cádiz Welcomes Nearly Half a Million Cruise Passengers by September (+10.57%)

The Port of Cádiz has received 483,868 cruise passengers between January and September 2026, a 12.51% increase compared to the same period last year. In these nine months, the port has recorded 251 cruise calls, a 10.57% increase compared to September 2025.

In terms of its traffic, the port has handled 4,279,507 tons of goods, representing a 3.84% increase compared to the same period last year.

By type of cargo, solid bulk has grown by 25.98%, reaching 1,690,726 tons. In contrast, liquid bulk has decreased by 22.89%, down to 651,790 tons. General cargo has amounted to 1,816,676 tons, a 0.65% decrease, while ship supplies have increased by 17.63%, reaching 111,671 tons.

Fresh fish has seen a decline. Between January and September, 7,567 tons were unloaded, a 19.88% decrease compared to 2025. The sales value of the catches has fallen by 13.26%, down to 33.48 million euros.

Regarding freight transport, road traffic with the Canary Islands has totaled 572,070 tons during the first half of the year, a 5.35% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

On the other hand, container traffic has reached 1,030,787 tons, a 3.29% decrease compared to September of the previous year. However, the number of containers has increased by 0.01%, reaching 71,219, and the movement has grown by 0.33%, totaling 139,295 TEU.

Finally, the passenger line connecting Cádiz with the Canary Islands has transported 34,640 people, a 2.24% decrease compared to the same period last year.

Photo: Port of Cádiz