- Valenciaport’s infrastructure is a leader in maritime connectivity within the Spanish port system, according to UNCTAD’s PLSCI index for the third quarter of 2025.
- The Port of Valencia scored 586.39 points, ranking behind only Rotterdam (952.13 points), Antwerp (879.01) and Hamburg (698.80) in Europe.
Valencia, October 7th 2025– The Port of Valencia ranks as the Spanish port with the best connectivity and fourth in Europe in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) compiled by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
It should be noted that the PLSCI index measures the degree of integration of ports into global liner shipping networks and is calculated based on indicators such as the number of shipping companies providing services, the capacity of the largest vessels operating, the number of directly connected ports, the frequency of weekly calls, and annual capacity measured in TEUs.
According to UNCTAD’s results, in the European context, the Port of Valencia achieved a score of 586.39 scores, right behind Rotterdam (952.13 points), Antwerp (879.01) and Hamburg (698.80).
The Port of Valencia, national leader in connectivity
In the national context, the Port of Valencia ranks first in maritime connectivity among Spanish ports. It is followed by Algeciras, which ranks fifth on the continent with 518.48 points. Barcelona ranks seventh in Europe with 473.55 points, while Las Palmas ranks twelfth with 294.32 points. The Port of Malaga ranks among the top thirty in Europe, with 161.04 points.
On a global scale, Asian ports dominate maritime transport leadership, led by Shanghai (2,433.97 points), Ningbo (2,020.10), Singapore (1,859.03), Busan (1,625.05) and Qingdao (1,367.19). In Europe, Rotterdam maintains its top position and ranks tenth worldwide, with 952.13 points. In terms of countries, Spain has been named the European Union member state with the best maritime connectivity. The country scores 421.13 points, as indicated by the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI). This result places Spain in eighth place in the global ranking, ahead of the Netherlands (378.71) and Belgium (344.03).