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Spain logistics sector expansion

Entities: José López‑Tafall · Anfac (Spanish Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Trucks) · Dexis Ibérica · Barcelona · Port of Málaga

Overview

In late July 2026, Spain’s logistics and automotive industries showed continued rapid growth. A report on 26 July highlighted record cargo volumes at the Port of Málaga, a sharp rise in container traffic, and a surge in logistics contracts that pushed investment past €1.5 billion for the year. The automotive sector also posted a historic €3.2 billion of investment and strong turnover, despite a profit dip.

A follow‑up report on 30 July detailed how major operators are expanding capacity. Companies such as Dexis Ibérica, Prologis, and Amazon announced large new warehouses and distribution hubs in Zaragoza, Barcelona and the Madrid corridor, creating hundreds of jobs and reinforcing Spain’s role as a key Southern‑European logistics market.

Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Spain’s Logistics Sector Grows with New Facilities and Expanded Industrial Supply Services

    Spain’s logistics market is expanding: Dexis Ibérica boosts industrial supply nationwide, while Prologis and Amazon open major new hubs in Barcelona and Zaragoza, creating hundreds of jobs.

  2. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Spain's logistics and automotive sectors hit record growth in 2025‑2026

    Spain's Port of Málaga handled a record 3.08 Mt of cargo in H1 2026, logistics contracts in Madrid and Barcelona surged to historic levels, and automotive investment hit a record €3.2 bn in 2025.

Sources

cadenadesuministro.es · chambertheatre.com · interempresas.net · lecourrier.es · mexico-now.com · portalportuario.cl · surinenglish.com · zielonalitera.pl