News / Increased transhipment traffic adding to congestion woes at Barcelona

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One of the key reasons Barcelona appears to be suffering greater levels of congestion than many regional competitors is a near-toxic mix of increased transhipment traffic on top of its role as a gateway for local traffic.

“The growth in transhipment would be one thing, if it weren’t also for the gateway traffic the port as to handle – it can be really difficult for a terminal operator when those two come together suddenly,” Xeneta chief analyst Peter Sand told The ...