By March, the total traffic recorded by the Port Authority reached 1,351,826 tons, marking a 4.96% increase compared to the same period last year. This progress is largely attributed to the performance of liquid bulk cargo, which saw a 23.68% rise, reaching 187,261 tons and consolidating a positive trend.

Solid bulk cargo also contributed positively, with a 12.56% increase and an accumulated total of 530,942 tons. However, general merchandise experienced a 5.53% decrease, settling at 601,377 tons. Overall, total merchandise moved until March amounted to 1,319,580 tons, a 4.75% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

In other segments, bunkering recorded a 17.58% increase, reaching 30,313 tons. Fresh fish, on the other hand, saw a decline in both volume, with 1,933 tons (-19.89%), and sales value, which stood at 9.44 million euros (-16.37%).

Ro-ro traffic with the Canary Islands, operated by Armas Trasmediterránea, reached 239,441 tons, with a slight decrease of 2.71%, while container traffic also saw a minor drop of 0.55%, with 342,316 tons, remaining practically stable in TEU terms with 45,068 units. Passenger movement on the Canary Islands route also grew by 5.22%, with 8,649 travelers.

A particularly notable aspect is the performance of cruise traffic. By March, 41 calls were recorded, a 20.59% increase from the previous year, and a total of 60,825 passengers, representing an impressive 46.65% rise. These figures highlight the positive development of the Cadiz port at the start of the year.