Algeciras Port strengthens Turkey trade at Logitrans 2026

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is participating in Logitrans 2026 in Istanbul from November 11-13, reinforcing its commercial engagement with Turkish markets and the broader Europe-Asia corridor. The port's participation builds on strong momentum: Turkey ranked third among Algeciras's trading partners in containerized traffic in 2024, with year-on-year growth of 14%. APBA will provide dedicated exhibition space for its port community companies to conduct business meetings and establish contacts with international transport and logistics operators.

This initiative reflects a strategic shift toward nearshoring and supply chain proximity processes, as highlighted in APBA's 2023 management report. The port has invested in building maritime connectivity with Turkey through eight Turkish ports served by nine shipping lines operated by ten carriers. Beyond this fair, APBA has undertaken dedicated market development missions, including a multisectoral business delegation to Istanbul in September 2023.

These efforts target trade flows between southern Europe and Turkey, a region sitting at the intersection of European, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern supply chains. For supply chain professionals, Algeciras's intensified focus on Turkish markets signals expanding logistics alternatives for companies seeking to diversify sourcing or distribution networks in Europe-Asia trade. The fair's reported attendance of over 16,000 visitors from 66 countries at the 2025 edition underscores the growing importance of this hub for multimodal transport planning and carrier relationships.