Ceuta port faces soaring incidents and financial strain after July migrant surge
Port authority chief Juan Manuel Doncel warns that a sharp rise in incidents and security costs is threatening Ceuta's port operations and revenue.
Juan Manuel Doncel, head of the Ceuta Port Authority, told reporters that incidents at the port surged dramatically after the mass arrival on 30 July, overwhelming normal security routines. The spike has compelled the authority to allocate substantial resources to safety measures, diverting attention from development and commercial activities. Doncel projects a revenue shortfall exceeding a million euros, driven by the collapse of ferry and cruise services, while extraordinary cleaning and security costs are also climbing into the millions.
Several planned projects, including two commercial parcels and a EU-funded urbanisation work, are now stalled. The authority is seeking relief from the state to extend temporary staff contracts and to justify delays in funding. Doncel stresses that without reliable security, investor confidence erodes, jeopardising future employment and growth for Ceuta.
Why it matters
The port’s crisis threatens Ceuta’s economy, jobs and future investment.
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