Noise sources (A_18)
The possible sources of significant noise emissions in the Port of Huelva are as follows:
| Type of activity | Order of relevance8 |
|---|---|
| Scrap handling | NA |
| Other activities (please specify) | NA |
| Industrial activity in concessions | 1 |
| Truck traffic | 2 |
| Vessels at berth | 3 |
| Port machinery | 4 |
| Rail traffic | 5 |
| Works | 6 |
| Container handling | 7 |
| Terminal movements RO-RO | 8 |
| Leisure premises | 9 |
8) The order of relevance is listed in descending order from 1 to 4. NA, when Not Applicable.
Noise complaints or allegations (A_19)
The Port Authority of Huelva has a specific procedure for the reception and management of complaints, which are channelled through the register. In this way, suggestions or complaints are formally registered and then referred to the corresponding area of responsibility so that they can be managed in a timely manner, as well as the corresponding response to the user.
One noise complaint was registered in 2024.
| Activity causing the complaint | Number of complaints | Origin of the complaint |
|---|---|---|
| Manhole in poor condition causing noise from passing vehicles | 1 | Urban Infrastructure Area of Huelva City Council |
This is mainly due to the fact that the service quays where the main port activity is concentrated are located in the Outer Harbour, far from the population centres. This is the reason why the Port Authority of Huelva has not foreseen the implementation of a noise map nor has it adopted measures to control the acoustic emissions linked to the port’s activity.
This is why very few complaints have been received in recent years, both in the inner and outer harbour.
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of complaints | 2 | 0 | 1 |