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CONFERENCES
BULK TERMINALS A CORUÑA 2026
The annual ABTO Bulk Terminals conference brings together terminal operators, port authorities and bulk industry stakeholders to discuss key topics such as bulk markets, geopolitical tensions, tariff regimes, operational efficiency, resilience, cyber security, the environment and risk & safety.
We went to A Coruña for an extremely well received conference this year.
Bulk cargo represents around 30% of total traffic through the port, the most important being agri-food products. Other bulk goods that move through A Coruña are coke, cement, sulphur, plus aggregates such as quartz, phosphate rock and stone.
The trade in agri-food products has positioned A Coruña as the main port on the Atlantic-Cantabrian coast in the movement of cereal destined for the livestock of Galicia, western Asturias, northern Portugal and part of Castilla-León.
The unloading operations of different cereals and raw materials for the manufacture of feed and compound food are carried out at the dock and operations area of Punta Langosteira, also known as the Outer Port of A Coruña. These are stored in the warehouses of the three main operators: Galigrain (GrupoNogar), Pérez Torres Marítima (PTM) and Terminales Marítimos de Galicia (TGMA). Their volume of activity has gradually increased turning Punta Langosteira into the “Agrifood Hub” of Spain’s North West peninsula.
The popular terminal visit we traditionally arrange for delegates is always one of the high points of the conference. This year due to these terminals being located next to each other on the same quay, delegates were able to see all three in operation.
This what one of our terminal delegates from Portugal said:
“It was a pleasure to attend Bulk Terminals A Coruña. The diversity of topics and the valuable exchange of knowledge and experience on bulk terminal operations made it a very worthwhile event. Congratulations on an excellent conference”.
Fátima Évora, Executive Board Member, SiloTagus.
Our sponsors were equally happy:
“Excellent event with a good mix of strategic and technical presentations. The combination of conference sessions, networking opportunities and the visit to terminal operations at Punta Langosteira provided valuable insights and encouraged meaningful discussions among industry professionals”.
David Maldonado, Project Manager, igus España
BULK TERMINALS A CORUÑA AND PREVIOUS EVENTS
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CONFERENCE PARTNERS AND HOST PORT FOR BULK TERMINALS A CORUÑA
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SUPPORTING ASSOCIATIONS AND MEDIA PARTNERS
With thanks to our Supporting Associations and Media Partners
SPONSORS
BULK TERMINALS 2027
The host port and destination for Bulk Terminals 2027 will be announced soon.
SPONSORSHIP AND SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES BULK TERMINALS 2027
To discuss speaking and sponsorship opportunities, or simply to register an interest in attending Bulk Terminals 2027, please contact Simon Gutteridge [email protected] +33 (0)3 21 47 72 19
COURSES, TRAINING AND SUPPORTED EVENTS
A key feature of ABTO’s Mission is ‘Developing training schemes and educational seminars to facilitate advancement and best practice’
Please see here for details of the following ABTO short courses and supported events:
Port and Terminal Operations for Bulk Cargoes – dates to be announced
Biomass Operations and Handling Technologies – dates to be announced
Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership – dates to be announced