5M TEU
Annual container throughput of 5M TEU.
Container/Transshipment
Primary port type: Container/Transshipment.
Spain
Located in Spain, serving regional and international trade.
Public AIS Data
Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.
About the Port of Algeciras
Algeciras is a major transshipment port at the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping routes.
Port Details
- Location: Algeciras, Spain
- Port Code: ESALG
- Type: Container/Transshipment
- Annual Throughput: 5M TEU
Live ships near Port of Algeciras (33 within 30 km)
Latest available AIS positions of vessels observed within 30 km of the port. Showing closest 20; coverage and report intervals vary.
Live Ship Tracking
Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Algeciras. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.
Reading traffic around the Port of Algeciras
Algeciras in Spain uses the reference port code ESALG. The displayed throughput of 5M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.
Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.
Maritime data sources
Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.
Frequently asked questions
How many ships are at the Port of Algeciras?
The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Algeciras.
What types of ships use the Port of Algeciras?
The Port of Algeciras handles container/transshipment traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.
How current is the ship data?
Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.