Andalucía TRADE boosts the competitiveness of 42 Andalusian companies with new logistics routes to the Gulf

 

The agency Andalucía TRADE It organized an online technical workshop for 42 Andalusian companies in order to analyze the logistical alternatives across Emiratos Árabes Unidos and the Golfo Arábigo, in light of current geopolitical challenges affecting international trade.

 

The meeting, focused on the Capabilities and the resilience of supply chains, was inaugurated by Antonio Castro, CEO Andalucía TRADEDuring the session, the region's role as a strategic hub connecting Europa, Asia y África, despite the growing tensions that are forcing Spanish companies to redefine their operations abroad.

 

Geoeconomic impact and the Strait of Hormuz

 

One of the critical points addressed was the control of Estrecho de Ormuza vital step for the global flow of raw materials. Traffic restrictions and increased military tension have led to higher prices for logistics costs and inflation. According to Christian GarmaEconomic and Commercial Advisor of España en EAUThis scenario has generated a temporary contraction in sectors such as tourism and real estate, although the financial system maintains its stability in the short term.

 

For its part, Rosario Millán, director of the Office of Andalucía TRADE en DubáiHe analyzed the situation at the destination, while Lander Marco, commercial director of the importing firm Taste of SpainHe outlined the direct operational difficulties that exporters face in the current context.

 

Alternative transportation options: Pipelines, Saudi Arabia and Oman

 

To mitigate dependence on maritime traffic through conflict zones, various logistical strategies have been activated. Among them, the intensive use of pipelines and the reconfiguration of land routes through ports located in Arabia Saudí y Ománwhich allow goods to be channeled directly to the océano Índico.

 

Nicolás A. Martínez Andión, head of the Business Development Department of the Autoridad Portuaria Bahía de AlgecirasHe detailed solutions from the source to maintain the flow of trade. Likewise, the use of [the system/method] has increased. air Transport as an emergency alternative, despite its higher operating costs.

 

Indicator of the Day	Detailed Data
Particiapant enterprises	42 Andalusian firms
Total attendees	69 professionals
European Union funding	85% through the ERDF Operational Programme
FEDER Period	2021-2027

 

Business participation by province

 

The event featured a broad representation from Andalusia's productive sector, with particular emphasis on food, industry, and technical consulting. The participating companies were distributed as follows:

 

• Almeria: Grupo Yes, Piquersa, Criado y López, Nesbo Export, Masegosa Consulting.
• Cadiz: A.P.B.A., Huerta de Albalá, Proex Producers & Exporters, Operinter Logistics Andalucía, Alfaship, Cocin Campo de Gibraltar, Totallogistic, UCC Logistics Spain.
• Cordoba: Aceitunas Torrent, Almazaras de la Subbética, Grupo Puma, Azzayt Olive Oils, Media y Lara Internacional.
• Granada: Tostaderos Sol de Alba, Atarfil Geomembranas, IPCargo.
• Jaén: Castillo de Canena Olive Juice.
• Malaga: Hutesa, Ubago, Triselecta, Creacciona, Transsur, Oro Al Andalus.
• Seville: HQC Europe, Saladitos, Euroliva, MSC, Forma 5, Rafael Salgado, Ángel Camacho Alimentación, Grupo Forma 5, Grupo Inerco, Surtruck, Biothink, Antagri Ibérica, Idexo Consulting, Velveproduce.

 

This action of Andalucía TRADE It is part of the strategy to support the Capabilities, co-financed by the Unión Europea through the ERDF Operational Programme of Andalucíaensuring that companies maintain their competitiveness in strategic global markets.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about logistics routes to the Gulf

 

What alternatives exist to the Strait of Hormuz for exports?

Pipelines are being used for hydrocarbons, and for general cargo, land routes connecting to ports in Arabia Saudí y Omán with exit to océano Índico, in addition to the increase in air transport.

 

How is the current conflict affecting the economy of the United Arab Emirates?

Although the financial system is stable, there is a contraction in tourism and the real estate sector, along with a temporary departure of residents and a general increase in transport and logistics costs.

 

Who is funding these actions to support Andalusian businesses?

The conference is 85% co-financed by the Unión Europea through the ERDF Operational Programme of Andalucía 2021-2027.