# Port of Algeciras advances plans for new logistics terminal - **Source:** https://pelavox.com/port-of-algeciras-advances-plans-for-new-logistics-terminal/ - **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping) - **Author:** Helena Pierce - **Published:** 2026-11-12T03:00:00+00:00 - **Updated:** 2026-11-12T03:00:00+00:00 - **Section:** Ports - **Type:** News - **Topics:** APBA, Cádiz Free Trade Zone, Container Logistics, El Fresno, Logistics Terminals, Port Infrastructure, Port investment, Port of Algeciras, Ro-Ro, Spain, Tangier Med, Truck Transport The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has approved the terms of a proposed agreement with the Cádiz Free Trade Zone Consortium to develop a new logistics terminal for heavy export traffic, expanding the port’s capacity to manage truck movements and support international freight operations. The proposed facility, known as the Heavy Traffic Export Terminal (TTP2EX), will occupy 80,266 square metres in the Bahía de Algeciras free trade zone at El Fresno, in the municipality of Los Barrios. The project involves a planned investment of €5.2 million and will provide capacity for approximately 500 trucks. The agreement was approved by the APBA Board of Directors on 9 November 2026, with its formal signing expected in the coming weeks. It provides for the sublease of three plots from the Cádiz Free Trade Zone Consortium to the port authority, which will be responsible for developing and operating the new infrastructure. ## Supporting container and Ro-Ro traffic The terminal will operate outside the existing port area, approximately three kilometres from the Port of Algeciras. It is intended to provide a dedicated location for organising export truck movements, accommodating heavy vehicles and completing customs procedures before cargo enters the port. The facility will include parking spaces measuring 38 metres in length, capable of accommodating longer vehicle combinations, including duo-trailers. Planned infrastructure also includes automated licence plate recognition, access control systems, surveillance equipment and energy-efficient lighting. A 600-square-metre services building will provide facilities for drivers, including rest areas, changing rooms and commercial services, alongside dedicated spaces for logistics operators. By relocating part of the truck management and customs preparation process outside the port, APBA aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion around cargo handling and embarkation areas. The facility is expected to support both containerised freight and Ro-Ro traffic operating between Algeciras and Tangier Med. The site is connected to the A-7 and A-381 motorways, with access to the port through the N-357 corridor. These connections were among the factors considered during the selection process, which involved the evaluation of 42 potential locations and a more detailed assessment of 24 alternatives. ## Long-term logistics infrastructure Under the proposed agreement, the Cádiz Free Trade Zone Consortium will sublease three plots measuring 42,095, 27,331 and 10,840 square metres, respectively. The initial agreement will run for 30 years, with options for three-year extensions. The annual sublease payment is set at €963,000 and will be financed through the Port Land Accessibility Fund. APBA will undertake the investment and assume responsibility for the terminal’s development, commissioning, maintenance and operation. The Cádiz Free Trade Zone will separately construct a second northern access gate to improve connections with the surrounding road network and facilitate movements into the new facility. Gerardo Landaluce, President of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras, said the project responds to the need for additional infrastructure to manage heavy vehicle movements and improve operational efficiency. The initiative forms part of APBA’s Strategic Plan 2030, with a longer-term vision extending to 2040, which identifies operational efficiency and competitiveness among the port’s principal development priorities. Fran González, State Delegate for the Cádiz Free Trade Zone, also highlighted the role of cooperation between public institutions in making industrial and logistics land available for economic development. The El Fresno free trade zone has already undergone infrastructure development, with earlier adaptation works completed in August 2022 following an investment of €2.5 million. The proposed terminal represents a further step in developing logistics capacity outside the Port of Algeciras, with the aim of supporting future freight growth while improving coordination between maritime operations, customs procedures and inland road transport. --- Cite as: "Port of Algeciras advances plans for new logistics terminal", pelavox., 12 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/port-of-algeciras-advances-plans-for-new-logistics-terminal/