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Doing business with the Port

The Port of Barcelona is one of the engines of the Catalan economy, a generator of wealth in the city and a centre of innovative and sustainable logistics knowledge.

Engine of social and economic development

The Port of Barcelona is the most diversified in the Mediterranean. It has specialised infrastructures and services for each sector and is home to the largest logistics area in its geographical area. It is a powerful tool for social and economic development where more than 500 companies interact and more than 37,000 people work daily. In addition, it is a point of entry for more than 4 million passengers and its leisure area attracts 16 million visitors. 

The most diversified, logistical and high-value port in the Mediterranean

Barceloc
European logistics centre
The Port of Barcelona is the best area in southern Europe to find innovative and technological solutions, as well as industrial, commercial and logistics partners.
ZAL
Logistics Activities Zone (LAZ)
The largest logistics platform in the Mediterranean, a unique hub due to its high level of intermodality and value-added services.
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Port Vell
It is the epicentre of innovation, technology, business, the blue economy and training in the sector. It is also a benchmark for the city in culture and leisure.
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Freight and passenger terminals
Specialised terminals for different merchandise and passenger traffic.
€118,142 M
Value of goods that pass through the Port annually
The Port handles approximately 23% of maritime trade throughout Spain.
€11,553 M
Contribution of the Port to the GVA of Catalonia
The Port is responsible for 7.1% of gross added value in Catalonia and 6.3% of occupancy.

Growth engine

The Port contributes to economic and social development from multiple dimensions.

  • The value of foreign trade that it manages annually points to 70 billion euros.
  • It generates quality employment in its surroundings for nearly 40,000 people.
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