Numerous streets and neighbourhoods remain submerged, complicating emergency response efforts. This situation has significantly impacted transport infrastructures and operations alongside severely impacting logistics in the region. Public transport systems, including railways and buses, have been delayed and cancelled, stranding residents and commuters. Many of the rail lines have suffered irreparable damage on sections, disrupting rail service. Rail services between Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona have seen significant damage to tracks and overhead lines.

The Andalusia region has also been impacted, experiencing flash floods, hail, and tornadoes. Locally, these extreme weather events are known as DANA, a Spanish acronym for “depresión aislada en niveles altos,” which describes an isolated high-altitude atmospheric depression.

Several main roads and highways have also been closed, impacting businesses and delaying deliveries of essential goods. The A-7 and A-3 have experienced cuts and restrictions due to damage to the carriageway and collapsed viaducts. The collapse has severely disrupted long-distance traffic along the Mediterranean corridor, making access to the city and the transport of goods difficult.

At the Port of Valencia, operations have suffered considerable delays due to flooding and damage to facilities. Loading and unloading of containers has been delayed, affecting expected delivery times.

More than 22,000 hauliers across Spain have been impacted by road closures and blockades, especially on the Mediterranean route and the Valencia-Madrid corridor. With approximately 5,000 trucks depending daily on the A-7 motorway to access the Port of Valencia, the disruptions have caused significant delays and logistical challenges. In response, Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) implemented a traffic management directive effective November 4, including a ban on vehicles exceeding 7,500 kg (whether loaded or empty) with few exceptions.

Woodland Group extends its heartfelt wishes to all those affected by the flooding in Valencia. If you would like to support the efforts locally on the ground, please click here.

We continue to work with our partners and suppliers to support those affected in our network. We thank you for your continued trust and support during these challenging times.

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