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26 August 2026

Valenciaport cuts water use by 33.8 per cent in 2024

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Valenciaport cuts water use by 33.8 per cent in 2024

The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has significantly reduced water consumption across its port facilities, according to its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report shows a 33. 8 per cent reduction at the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia, with total consumption falling to 25,838 cubic metres (m³) from 39,047 m³ in 2023. The figures cover water […] The post Valenciaport cuts water use by 33. 8 per cent in 2024 appeared first on Port Technology International .

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