- A delegation from this US port has travelled to Valencia, where it held a meeting with the president of Valenciaport
- The search for more efficient and sustainable logistics models has been one of the key focuses of this meeting
- Mar Chao emphasised the importance the Port Authority of Valencia places on environmental protection and pointed to the goal of achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2035 as an example
Valencia, 30 April 2026 – The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has hosted a visit from an institutional delegation from the Port of Long Beach (United States) for a working meeting focused on exchanging experiences and identifying new avenues for collaboration in the areas of sustainability, decarbonisation and the development of green corridors.
During the event, both delegations shared their respective strategies for moving towards more efficient and environmentally friendly logistics models, focusing on reducing emissions, the electrification of operations and the promotion of clean energy in the port sector. The US delegation was led by the Chairman of the Long Beach Harbor Authority, Frank Colonna, and the Mayor of Long Beach, Rex Richardson.
Against this backdrop, the Chair of Valenciaport, Mar Chao, has outlined the key pillars of her Net Zero Emissions Plan, a roadmap setting out the path towards climate neutrality at the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandía. The plan’s mission is to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2035, through measures focused on electrification, energy efficiency and self-sufficiency using renewable energy.
Mar Chao explained to the American delegation Valenciaport’s commitment to “the development of electrical infrastructure, shore power supply (OPS), the introduction of alternative fuels such as hydrogen and methanol, and the generation of renewable energy within the port area itself. All of this with the aim of significantly reducing the carbon footprint of port operations and moving towards a more sustainable model”.
The meeting also served to highlight the role of international cooperation as a key driver for accelerating the energy transition in the maritime and port sector. In this regard, both organisations agreed on the importance of fostering strategic partnerships to facilitate the development of green corridors and the exchange of knowledge and technology.
The United States, a strategic market for Valenciaport
The US is one of Valenciaport’s priority markets, which is why meetings such as this represent a further step “towards consolidating the role of both ports as gateways for key goods in global trade”, Mar Chao emphasised.
In terms of trade with the US market, Valenciaport recorded a total of 5,732,681 tonnes and 391,977 TEUs in 2025, consolidating this connection as one of the most significant in its international operations. Compared with 2024, when 5,576,935 tonnes were handled, the volume of goods has increased by 2.8%, reflecting the strength of these trade links and the recovery of certain strategic flows between the two markets.
Among the most significant goods transported are agri-food products, construction materials, chemicals and consumer goods, for which this route provides a strategic channel for distribution.