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Samskip Spain provides customised door-to-door services to our customers.

Samskip Spain focuses on helping our customers to make the switch to the most efficient, environmentally friendly route from door-to-door through operational excellence and sustainable development. We are fully committed to meet our customers’ needs, supporting their supply chain through our regular weekly services from Spain to/from the UK, Ireland and the North Continent.

Why choose Samskip Spain?

Samskip Spain is your trusted partner for efficient, end-to-end logistics. We specialize in multimodal transport, seamlessly integrating road, rail, and sea to create flexible and cost-effective supply chain solutions. With direct container services connecting Spain to the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands and full European access through our Rotterdam hub, we ensure smooth and reliable distribution across the continent.

Our local customer service team offers dedicated, hands-on support, working closely with you to meet your specific needs. And with operations based in the naturally sheltered Santander Bay, we guarantee consistent service even under severe weather conditions.

Highlights

  • We have expertise in multimodal end-to-end solutions combining road, rail and sea transport, including cross-docking and warehousing solutions, aiming to support and strengthen your supply chain.
  • Samskip has a widespread network in Europe. We connect Spain to the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands with our direct container services. Additionally, from our hub in Rotterdam we can connect Spain with all other European countries thanks to our coprehensive network.
  • Dedicated local support team providing personalised and hands-on service to meet customer needs.
  • Thanks to its location in the naturally sheltered Santander Bay, our short sea shipping terminal ensures operational continuity whatever the weather brings.

Our team

We are dedicated to providing customers with reliable, efficient, and flexible logistics solutions. With strong local expertise and a deep understanding of the Spanish market, we ensure seamless coordination across terminals, equipment, and multimodal connections, always focusing on delivering value and building long-term partnerships.

“We want to become the leading pure short sea carrier in Spain”
Diego Ruigomez  Managing Director – Spain

More about our operations in Spain

Specialized equipment, maximum reliability

In Spain, we operate with a versatile fleet tailored to customer needs, including 45’ HCPW, 40’ HCPW, 20’ DV, 45’ Curtain Side boxes, Flat Racks, and 45’ HCPW Reefers.

This ensures flexibility for standard, reefer, and out-of-gauge cargo. Additionally, Spain stands out for its strong crossdocking capabilities: with 1,000 cbm capacity located just 5 minutes from the terminal, we can efficiently handle all types of palletized cargo, ensuring seamless transfer and onward movement across our multimodal network.

Spain’s terminal

In Spain, Samskip operates through the Boluda Maritime Terminal in Santander, a strategic location that enhances our short-sea and multimodal connections across Europe. This gateway links directly to our hub in Rotterdam, enabling faster, greener, and more reliable cargo flows between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe.

Sustainable and digital services

Sustainability today and tomorrow

Samskip is building the future of logistics with real investment in green innovation. From hydrogen-powered ships to biofuels and smart digital planning, we’re committed to helping our customers grow responsibly.

Track your emissions savings with our CO₂ Calculator

Digital control with MySamskip

Plan, track, and optimise your supply chain in real time with MySamskip, our easy-to-use customer portal. Because with us, you stay in control wherever your cargo goes.

Ready to join the multimodal movement?

Samskip is more than a logistics provider. We’re your strategic partner, committed, connected, and always ready to help you move forward.

Let’s build the smarter, more sustainable supply chain your business deserves.

Key features

customer support

Support for customers

transitioning to sustainable transport

reliable services

Reliable service & Capacity

with our growing footprint

expedited handling

Expedited handling

to meet your critical deadlines for urgent loads

additional services

Supplementary services

third-party logistics and cross-docking are available for increased flexibility

handling with care

Care and guidance

we are large enough to carry, and small enough to care

customer support

We speak your language

one point of contact for all your questions and business needs

FAQs

  • Multimodal end-to-end logistics combining road, rail, and sea transport, with cross-docking and warehousing support.

  • Direct container services connecting Spain with the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

  • Integration into Samskip’s European network via the Rotterdam hub, enabling onward access to many European markets.

Samskip runs a short-sea container service between Santander, Tilbury, and Rotterdam, offering a direct and competitive alternative to road-plus-ferry routes.

  • The Santander terminal is located in a naturally sheltered bay, which ensures operational continuity even under severe weather conditions. 

  • Its proximity to the cross-docking facility (5 minutes) allows very fast turnaround and handling of cargo. 

  • It provides a strategic calling point on the Spanish coast for Samskip’s North-Europe and UK routes.

In addition to transport, Samskip Spain offers:

  • Cross-docking and warehousing solutions to help manage cargo flow efficiently. 

  • Third-party logistics  capability to enhance flexibility for clients

  • A dedicated local team provides hands-on support, facilitating communication and faster decisions. 

  • One point of contact for all customer queries and logistics needs. 

  • Local knowledge of Spanish transport infrastructure, customs, regulations, and route options.

Office addresses

Bilbao office

Address: Calle Gran Via 38, 8B – 48009 Bilbao, Spain

E-mail: sales.spain@samskip.com

Network & Schedules

From ocean routes to inland rail, Samskip connects your business with a network built for speed, reliability, and sustainability. Wherever your business grows, our scheduled services keep your cargo moving seamlessly.

map showing connections to and from Spain

Connect with our experts

Ready to optimize your logistics? Our local experts are here to guide you with tailored, multimodal solutions that save time, cost, and CO₂.

Let’s move your business forward together.

Info & Downloads:

  • Spain - Santander - United Kingdom- NL

  • Spain - Santander - Dublin - Liverpool

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  • Craft beer infographic

  • Door-to-door infographic

  • Flatrack infographic

  • Multimodal transport infographic

  • Our equipment infographic