A succession of severe storms at the start of 2026 significantly disrupted ferry operations in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Ferry rotations fell by 15%, with temporary line suspensions due to adverse weather conditions.

Traffic Impact (January)

• Passengers: 384,350 (-4%)
• Vehicles: 89,935 (-3%)
• Trucks: 40,825 (-10%)

Active booking remains mandatory for trucks bound for Tanger Med with the four operating ferry companies.

Operational Response

Baleària operated extraordinary weekend sailings with BAHAMA MAMA and reinforced capacity with SICILIA to support recovery.

Measures were coordinated through a Crisis Cabinet involving authorities on both shores to rebalance tractor units and semi-trailers between the southern and northern sides of the Strait.

Sources: https://www.apba.es/estadisticas and José Galiano on Linkedin