June 09, 2012 [PQ Digital] - The Spanish Port of Algeciras started 2012 with the opening of CLH’s expansion project in February, and Vopak Algeciras is scheduled to become operational in the first quarter of 2013.
CLH Algeciras
The Spanish company invested more than €23 million in the expansion and modernization of its southern facility at Algeciras Bay. Early this year, CLH put into service 6 storage tanks, and three loading arms to load and unload barges, all of which aim to strengthen the fuel supply services that currently provides for oil bunker operators.
Vopak Algeciras
The Dutch company expects to start operations at its liquid bulk storage terminal in the first quarter of 2013. Vopak is currently building its new storage terminal for petroleum products with a capacity of 403,000 cubic meters. Those responsible for the storage terminal, also said that the company is conducting a feasibility study for future expansions.
For Vopak, “its upcoming Algeciras terminal represents a major development for the company as it will be located at the privileged Strait of Gibraltar region, a key point for maritime traffic worldwide”. Vopak authorities also said that “Algeciras is a key transit zone that unites Europe, West Africa, America and Asia, the world’s major shipping routes”.
Together with the ports of Ceuta and Gibraltar, the Port of Algeciras is not only part of the second largest European market for the supply of fuel but also a major logistics center “.
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Algeciras’ Storage Facilities in TankTerminals.com: VTTI
