Published on November 9, 2026

  • Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and Valenciaport organize a joint presentation for their clients on business development opportunities
  • China is Valenciaport's largest international market in terms of container traffic. So far this year, container traffic with this Asian country has increased by 15%

Valencia, November 9, 2026 – Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and Valenciaport are organizing a joint presentation aimed at their clients on business development opportunities.

Thus, the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and Valenciaport held a meeting at the Shanghai Tower. The event was chaired by SIPG Vice President, Sam Liu, and President of the Port Authority of Valencia, Mar Chao, who were joined by CSP Spain General Manager, Guoqiang Shi. The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight business opportunities between both ports and strengthen collaboration in the development of green corridors.

China is Valenciaport's largest international market in terms of container traffic. Between January and September 2026, a total of 714,691 TEU were handled in trade with the Asian country, representing a 15.07% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. In terms of tons, cargo traffic with China reached 7.66 million tons, representing a 15.75% increase.

Specifically, the Port of Shanghai accounts for 36% of trade between Valenciaport and China, representing 2.3 million tons per year.

"Our strategic location in the western Mediterranean makes us one of the main gateways for goods circulating between Asia, Spain, and the rest of Europe," emphasized the President of Valenciaport, who highlighted connectivity as one of the "main strengths" of the APV's port infrastructure, with more than 100 regular maritime services connecting with the five continents.

A Strategic Relationship for Valenciaport

"China is one of Valenciaport's most important trading partners, and we want to continue strengthening a relationship that is already strategic for our port," said Mar Chao, who expressed her conviction that there is still "great potential for collaboration" between both regions.

The objective of this visit is for Chinese companies to learn firsthand about the advantages offered by Valenciaport as a gateway to the Spanish and European markets. The APV ports have extensive maritime connectivity, rail connections with the main logistics and industrial centers, and a hinterland that represents a significant part of Spain's economic activity. The figures speak for themselves: Valenciaport manages more than 40% of Spain's total import and export traffic.

According to the APV President, these advantages make Valenciaport a "reliable and competitive partner, capable of supporting its international growth."

Sustainability and Green Corridors: A Priority

Digitalization, innovation, and sustainability are three key areas in which the APV aims to strengthen cooperation with China, as ports will no longer compete solely on their ability to manage cargo, but also on their efficiency, connectivity, and capacity to develop smarter and more sustainable logistics chains.

In this regard, Valenciaport has been working for years on the digitalization of its operations, as well as on the energy transition. The Net Zero Emissions Plan sets the goal of achieving net zero emissions by the middle of the next decade, and initiatives related to electrification, renewable energies, and shore power supply to vessels are already being developed and implemented.

Mar Chao also attended the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, where she met with representatives of the Chinese logistics, port, and business sectors, with the aim of reinforcing Valenciaport's visibility and positioning in the region.