Located in Asturias, in the north of Spain, and in the middle point of the Cantabrian Sea coast, the Port of Gijón is often seen as an ideal gateway to Europe, allowing direct access to the western and centre of the Iberian Peninsula. Gijón is a logistic platform for companies in its hinterland. The A-66 Madrid-Asturias highway and the Cantabrian highway ensure that goods are transported fast to and from the industrial areas of Valladolid, Madrid, the Basque Country, Lisbon and Oporto, among others. The port has all the necessary services and infrastructure for railway transport with a direct connection to the national railway net, RENFE, as well as a TECO station, container terminal, with a daily link to the European combined transport network. The Port of Gijón is the leader in the Spanish dry bulk traffic, the sixth in the general ranking of Spanish ports and the fourth in benefits. It is equipped with the most advanced installations, adequate and suitable for any traffic.