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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 16m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Barcelona waits have been elevated at 2-2.5 days through 2025. Yard at ~81%. Similar dynamics to Valencia — vessel bunching from schedule instability. Serves Catalonia and NE Spain market.

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Customs Reality at Barcelona
7d
Published free time
5d
Effective free time

EU TRACES NT. Same Spanish customs framework as Valencia.

Demurrage: $35/TEU/day · Detention: $22/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • EU CHED
  • Phytosanitary certificates
Cold Chain Reality at Barcelona
Mitigation:Same as Valencia. Buffer for bunching.
Failure point:At anchor — vessel bunching
Significance:Moderate — Catalan food import/export market
Primary failure mode:Same vessel bunching as Valencia
Reefer plug availability:Adequate
Alternative Ports to Barcelona

If disruption makes Barcelona unviable for your cargo

ValenciaESVLC
Save $30/TEU
180 nm away+6h wait
Works for: Eastern Spain. Similar congestion.
Not for: Catalonia consignees.
AlgecirasESALG
+$80/TEU
500 nm away12h less wait
Works for: Transhipment. Less congested.
Not for: NE Spain consignees.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Oct-Feb (Med storms)
Mediterranean weather disruptions.
Buffer ETAs.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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