Maritime traffic across the Strait of Gibraltar has been completely halted since Wednesday due to severe weather linked to Storm Kristin, which continues to sweep through the region. Ferry services between the Spanish ports of Algeciras and Tarifa and the Moroccan port of Tangier have been suspended, with port authorities in the Bay of Algeciras confirming the cancellation of all scheduled crossings to Tangier for the day.
In Tarifa, the situation has dragged on even longer. Connections with Morocco have now been suspended for eight consecutive days. High winds and rough seas have made navigation unsafe, adding further pressure to both passenger and cargo logistics across the strait.
Algeciras is experiencing major disruptions to freight transport. Access for heavy trucks has been closed, and the port’s parking facilities are overwhelmed. Around 2,800 trucks are currently stuck inside the port, filling both designated parking areas and internal traffic lanes.
Container terminal operations have also come to a standstill. Strong winds have made cargo handling impossible, forcing a near-total shutdown of loading and unloading activities.
