Strategic plan

Strategic evolution of the port

The strategic planning of the Port de Barcelona formally began in the mid-1990s with the development of the Green Paper, published in 1997. It has since been followed by five strategic plans, each with different objectives and short-term projects, adapted to the prevailing context at the time.

Strategic plans

In all strategic plans, our mission—our raison d’être as a port—has remained virtually unchanged. However, in the latest edition, we have taken a step forward by placing the creation of well-being for the community and sustainability at the forefront.

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Previous editions of the Strategic Plan

We have continuously adapted our strategy to the evolution of the port business and international trade, as well as to the requirements of our stakeholders. Here you can explore previous editions of the port’s flagship strategic document.

1st Strategic Plan (1998–2010)

It defined the objective of turning Barcelona into the leading Euro-Mediterranean logistics platform, which meant that we had to operate both as an intermodal hub and as a distribution and supply platform.
2nd Strategic Plan (2010–2015)

It focused primarily on the hinterland strategy and introduced the concept of the networked port: a set of cargo-capture centres distributed across the territory and connected to the port through intermodal corridors.
3rd Strategic Plan (2015–2020)

It set the goals to become the leading Euro-regional distribution hub in the Mediterranean, with specific targets structured around three pillars: growth, competitiveness, and economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
IV Plan Estratégico 2015-2020

It emerged from the need to address the profound transformations affecting all sectors directly linked to logistics and the Port, compounded by the changing environment brought about by the 2008 financial crisis and accelerated by the COVID-19.

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