Spanish docker strike called at all ports

February 15, 2017
PORTS

A strike has been called on Feb. 20, 22 and 24 at all the Spanish ports by the country’s dock workers after the Spanish government announced plans to reform the sector that were unpopular with the union. The strike action could cause delays specially in road and rail traffic, basic for the normal functioning of the ports.

October 1, 2025
PORTS

Why are ports located near natural waterways considered advantageous?

Maritime trade has always been shaped by geography. From the earliest civilizations, merchants sought natural harbours where ships could load

September 8, 2025
PORTS

Classification of ships by size

In global shipping, vessels are the backbone of trade. Every day, thousands of ships of different classes and capacities cross

August 21, 2025
PORTS

Complete crew change guide

Efficient crew change management is one of the critical operational challenges in maritime logistics. At Ibérica Marítima we understand the