Representatives of the main associations of the port sector of the Bay of Algeciras —AESBA, Ateia, the College of Customs Agents, Comport, and the Chamber of Commerce— have analyzed together with the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) the implications of the provisional application of the new Treaty on Gibraltar, scheduled for April 10, 2026.
The meeting has taken place in a context of growing concern among the economic operators of the Bay of Algeciras Port, who demand detailed information and guarantees regarding the conditions that will govern trade with the Rock once the agreement comes into force. Given the proximity of the date, entrepreneurs have expressed their concern about the lack of clarity on customs issues that directly affect their daily activity.
The sector indicates that, as of today, there is no necessary infrastructure or sufficient human resources in the involved administrations to meet the requirements that will arise from the new regulatory framework starting from that date. The more than fifty forwarding companies and customs representatives operating in the Bay of Algeciras Port demand more direct and detailed communication about the aspects of the agreement that impact their daily operations. In this regard, economic operators demand legal certainty and guarantees in commercial exchanges with Gibraltar.
The concern also extends to the ship services sector, which warns of the uncertainty generated by the Treaty in areas such as vessel supply operations or crew changes. From the companies based in the Bay of Algeciras, they warn that, as the agreement is currently framed, its implementation will entail a competitive disadvantage for Spanish territory compared to Gibraltar.
