Valencia performs well in dry bulk

The Port of Valencia reported a 48.88% increase in dry bulk traffic during the first three months of 2014. During this period, a total of 664,410 tonnes was handled. Cereals and flour grew by 115.5% compared to the previous year, reaching 222,000 tonnes for the quarter. These now account for 33% of all dry bulk. Both cement and clinker increased, too, practically doubling their volume compared to the previous year. In total, 167,000 tonnes of these products passed through the port, now accounting for 25.15% of all dry bulk. Scrap metal also did well, increasing by 100%.