Malaga Port records surge in container traffic amid Persian Gulf crisis

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• – Container traffic surges at Malaga Port amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, with imports and exports increasing by 300% in Q1 2026.
• – Ships from various countries, including the UK and the US, have been redirected to Malaga to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
• – The port's authorities are working to handle the increased volume, with additional staff and equipment being deployed to meet the demand.