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- 1 PortCastelló has participated in the Logitrans fair in Türkiye, where it has attracted the interest of Turkish operators. The Port Authority of Castellón has put the potential of the port enclave on the table and has presented its connectivity offer and expansion plans to companies and operators.
- 2 Relationship with Türkiye
- 3 Here are two PAA (Present, Action, Answer) related questions derived from the text provided:
CASTELLON. PortCastelló attracts Turkish operators at the Logitrans Fair. The Port Authority of Castellón has presented its connectivity offer and expansion plans to companies and operators in that country.
During the event, representatives of the Port Authority of Castellón held key meetings with various Turkish shipping companies. These meetings confirm the interest generated by the port of Castellón as a logistics hub, and have made it possible to establish commercial links to intensify current traffic, as well as to explore new market niches.
The president of the Port Authority of Castellón, Rubén Ibáñez, stated that “the presence at Logitrans has been especially fruitful, as it has allowed maritime operators to learn first-hand about the business opportunities that our port offers and consolidate strategic relationships in the Mediterranean”.
Ibáñez concluded that “it has been a very fruitful fair for the port of Castellón, which has a lot to say, which arouses interest for maritime operators and which is positioned as an efficient option at the service of maritime trade due to its geostrategic location.”
The delegation was led by the president of the Port Authority of Castellón, Rubén Ibáñez; the director Manuel García; Adolfo Noguero, head of the Commercial and Business Development Department and Arantxa Barrachina, responsible for Commercial and Marketing.
This commercial mission is part of the strategy undertaken to position the port of Castellón as a benchmark, publicize its operational advantages and competitive opportunities.
Relationship with Türkiye
The port of Castellón grows by 17% in merchandise traffic with Turkey in the accumulated of the year and compared to the same period of the previous year, and added 1,796,271 tons until October.
Especially significant are the increases in solid bulk traffic, growing by 80% in clays and 22% in feldspar. The port of Castellón maintains commercial relations with 27 Turkish ports through 6 maritime services.
## World Today News Interview: PortCastelló’s International Expansion
**Interviewer:** Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re joined by two experts to discuss the PortCastelló’s recent success at the Logitrans fair in Türkiye. We’re joined by [Guest 1 Name and Affiliation], and [Guest 2 Name and Affiliation]. Thank you both for joining us.
**Guest 1:** My pleasure.
**Guest 2:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Let’s dive right in. PortCastelló’s participation in the Logitrans fair seems to have generated a lot of interest from Turkish operators. Guest 1, can you elaborate on what specific factors might be driving this increased interest?
**Section 1: Attracting International Partners**
* **Guest 1 Response**
**Interviewer:** Fascinating. Guest 2, you mentioned the port’s geostrategic location. Could you expand on that point and explain how it benefits both PortCastelló and Turkish operators?
* **Guest 2 Response**
**Interviewer:** Guest 1, the article highlights the expansion plans presented by PortCastelló. Can you shed some light on these plans and how they might further attract international partnerships in the future?
* **Guest 1 Response**
**Section 2: Growth in Turkish Trade**
**Interviewer:** PortCastelló has witnessed significant growth in merchandise traffic with Turkey. Guest 2, what are some of the key drivers behind this growth, and are there any particular sectors driving this increase?
* **Guest 2 Response**
**Interviewer:** The article mentions a significant increase in solid bulk traffic with Turkey. Could you elaborate on the types of goods being traded and the underlying factors contributing to this surge in demand?
* **Guest 1 Response**
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your predictions for the future of the PortCastelló-Türkiye relationship?
* **Guest 2 Response**
**Section 3: The Future of PortCastelló**
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for sharing your insightful perspectives on PortCastelló’s expansion and its growing relationship with Türkiye. What final takeaways would you leave our viewers with regarding the importance of this development for both regional and international trade?
* **Guest 1 and Guest 2 Responses:** (Allow both guests to share their concluding thoughts.)
**Interviewer:** Thank you again for joining us today.
**Closing Remarks:**
(Conclude by emphasizing the importance of PortCastelló’s international connections and its role in fostering global trade.)
