Port of Las Palmas Exceeds 10.2 Million Tons in Total Traffic by April

The port facility shows a 2.62% growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by general cargo and frozen fish.

Aerial view of the Port of Las Palmas with ships and cranes.
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Aerial view of the Port of Las Palmas with ships and cranes.

The Port of Las Palmas concluded the first quarter of 2026 with a total traffic of 10,222,683 tons, representing a 2.62% growth compared to the same period in 2025.

The capital's port facility consolidates its role as an economic engine, concentrating the majority of activity recorded between January and April. Merchandise traffic increased by 3.34%, reaching 9,250,593 tons, while container movement grew by 6.22% to 457,509 TEUs. General containerized cargo also saw a 1% rise.
A notable increase of 70.57% was observed in frozen fish, reaching 120,572 tons. In contrast, fresh fish traffic decreased by 37.50%, with only five tons accounted for. Ro-Ro traffic also showed a positive trend, with a 4.90% increase in units and a 10.41% rise in tonnage.
Passenger traffic saw a 6.15% increase, totaling 988,705 passengers. This growth is primarily attributed to the cruise segment, which advanced by 15.37%, offsetting a 6.31% decline in regular lines. However, fuel movement experienced a 7.27% drop.
Across the five ports managed by the Port Authority of Las Palmas, total traffic reached 11,772,948 tons, a 2.70% increase from the previous year. The President of the Port Authority, Beatriz Calzada, highlighted the strength of these results to advocate for inclusion in the Group 1 of state ports.
By individual port, the Port of Las Palmas led in volume with 10,222,683 tons. The Port of Arrecife saw a slight increase, while the Port of Salinetas experienced the largest percentage growth (34.38%). Conversely, the Port of Puerto del Rosario and the Port of Arinaga reduced their traffic.
Globally for the Port Authority, merchandise increased by 3.24%, containers by 5.73%, and Ro-Ro traffic by 7.27%. Frozen fish rose by 68.23%, while fresh fish and fuel saw decreases.