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UNLOCODEES BIO
CountrySpain
Water BodyBay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat43.3500
Lng-3.0500
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Bilbao (ES BIO) moved 17.32 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, up 12.3 percent and its strongest start to a year since 2004, confirming its role as northern Spain's main industrial seaport on the Bay of Biscay. Liquid bulk and containers drove the increase, helped by new direct container services to Canada and the west coast of South America launched between late 2025 and January 2026; two new MSC strings alone added about 120,000 tonnes in January. On 22 July 2026 the MSC Ruby, with capacity up to 13,000 TEU, became the largest containership ever to berth at the port. Annual throughput was around 32.8 million tonnes in 2024, with container traffic near half a million TEU against terminal capacity above 900,000 TEU. Cargo spans containers, liquid and dry bulk, steel, chemicals, iron ore, project cargo and roll-on/roll-off. Container handling centres on CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal (COSCO Shipping Ports) and Noatum facilities, with three berths, about 1,100 metres of quay and depths to 21 metres; in June 2026 CSP commissioned the largest quay crane on the Atlantic Arc, a super-post-Panamax unit from ZPMC. Short-sea services accounted for 188,317 TEU in 2024, roughly half of full containers, and as an EU customs port Bilbao clears imports and exports under Union rules, linked by rail and road to the dry ports of Azuqueca de Henares, Coslada and Villafría (Burgos) and to Madrid some 400 km away. For pure deep-sea flows to Asia many shippers still route via Valencia or Algeciras, while Santander is the nearby regional alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Bilbao?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Puerto De Bilbao is ES BIO. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Puerto De Bilbao located?▼
The port of Puerto De Bilbao is located in Spain (Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Puerto De Bilbao?▼
Puerto De Bilbao is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Puerto De Bilbao?▼
The channel depth of Puerto De Bilbao is 6.4 meters.
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43.35000, -3.05000
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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