The Port of Motril is working on extending its regular passenger lines for the growth and optimisation of its infrastructures

The Port of Motril takes stock of the passenger traffic for the first half of 2023 which consolidates the regular lines with North Africa. 

Specifically, the number of passengers is 34,960 compared with 18,786 in 2022, which represents an increase of 86.10%. As for the number of registered vehicles, there is an increase of 8,712 compared to 5,470 in 2022, figures which will increase exponentially in the second half of the year as a result of the Operation Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. 

In addition to these figures, the Port Authority of Motril is working to expand the regular lines with North Africa given the growth potential of the Motril dock. Currently, in the middle of Operation Crossing the Straits, it is at 50% of its capacity. "The Port's potential allows for greater growth so as not to be underused, we have to optimise our infrastructures to get the most out of what our facilities can offer", assured the president of the Port Authority of Motril, José García Fuentes.

The work carried out by the Port of Motril has been arduous and the latest meetings with the African continent attest to this, the objective is none other than to increase the number of ships and rotations given the characteristics of connectivity in addition to multifunctional and competitive infrastructures that can accommodate an increase in regular lines. 

Morocco's economy is experiencing an emerging growth, with the social emergence of a high purchasing power that undoubtedly has an impact on the economy of the province with the arrival of passengers who also come to enjoy the tourist qualities offered by the province of Granada.