Ian Silverton: "Our goal is for Spanish SMEs to compete on a level playing field in any market."

In March 2026, Ian Silverton, MD of FedEx, analyzes how digitalization and logistics infrastructure are driving the internationalization of Spanish SMEs, eliminating customs barriers and optimizing the global supply chain through…

Antonio Viñal

Spain's strategy for Asia Pacific: Southeast Asia in perspective

A sequel that, while its title refers to it as a Strategy, its executive summary describes it as a Roadmap, even though these terms are not synonymous, since the former deals with the "what" and the "why"...

The WTO views the Cameroon Ministerial Conference as a "turning point" for its comprehensive reform

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is preparing for one of its most crucial meetings. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has confirmed to Members that the Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14), to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon…

The CETM urges the Government to take emergency measures in response to the escalating fuel prices due to the crisis in Iran

The Spanish Confederation of Freight Transport (CETM) has formally requested the Spanish Government to urgently activate a package of direct aid to mitigate the economic impact of the armed conflict in Iran…

FETEIA-OLTRA activates a monitoring group in response to the impact of the Middle East crisis on supply chains

The current escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the inherent volatility of the energy market are profoundly transforming foreign trade planning. Given…

Fruit and vegetable exports have grown by 75% in the last decade and exceed €18.500 billion

Spanish fruit and vegetable exports reached €18.569 billion in 2025, 6% more than the previous year, consolidating a cumulative growth of 75% since 2014. This milestone is due to increased prices and the strength of shipments…

The trade imbalance between Spain and Japan will worsen in 2025 with a coverage rate of 53,5%.

In 2025, the trade balance between Spain and Japan saw an increase in its structural imbalance. The rise in Japanese imports, exceeding €5.000 billion, compared to the decline in Spanish exports, reduced the trade deficit…

The US trade deficit fell sharply in January to $54.500 billion

The US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) have confirmed that the US trade deficit stood at $54.500 billion in January 2026. This improvement is due to an increase in exports and a decrease in imports…

ASOLIVA's exports will grow by 23% in 2025 and exceed 592.000 tons

The Spanish Association of the Olive Oil and Pomace Oil Industry and Exporters (ASOLIVA) increased its exports by 23% in 2025, reaching a total of 592.000 tons. This growth is due to the recovery in production after…

ICEX opens the call for its 51st scholarship program with grants of up to 48.500 euros

ICEX Spain Export and Investment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, has announced the official opening of the 51st cohort of its scholarship program. The program aims to attract young talent to strengthen the structure…

Friday, March 13, 2026

Nigeria: Keys for Spanish companies in a high-growth market

Nigeria offers a very interesting environment for Spanish companies seeking to expand in Africa, due to the size of its market…

Friday, March 13, 2026

Vietnam-Spain Cooperation Forum: Innovation, Technology and Tourism as strategic pillars

The meeting aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, promoting opportunities for business collaboration…

From Thursday, March 12, 2026 to Friday, March 13, 2026

VI TuComex International Congress on Foreign Trade

TuComex celebrates the 6th edition of the International Foreign Trade Congress on March 12th and 13th…

Friday, March 13, 2026

International Brand: Destination United States

Event aimed at companies in the Valencian Community interested in strengthening their brand as a strategic tool…

VB Group accelerates its global expansion after reaching a turnover of 170 million in 2025

The VB Group closed 2025 with record revenue of €170 million and one million passengers served. The company is accelerating its international expansion and diversification to reach €250 million by 2026.

Miguel España e Hijos reports €72M in revenue on its 40th anniversary after growing by 7%

The Toledo-based company Miguel España e Hijos is consolidating its international presence with a production of 6.750 tons and a market in 73 countries. Over the last decade, the firm has invested 10 million euros in modernization and process improvements…

Moldtech expands its industrial capacity with simultaneous projects on four continents

The Spanish company Moldtech reinforces its global hegemony through the synchronized execution of international engineering and assembly solutions in the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa, optimizing the production of prefabricated elements on a large scale.

Sacyr wins the contract to rebuild the San Borja Hospital in Chile for €95,2 million

The Spanish construction company will restore 25.000 square meters of the iconic hospital center in Santiago, Chile, which was damaged by a fire in 2021, reaffirming its leadership in the health infrastructure sector in Latin America.

Intermundial and Equisuiza seal a strategic alliance to transform the travel insurance market in Ecuador

The Spanish firm Intermundial is launching in Ecuador in partnership with Equisuiza to lead the travel assistance sector. With a market of 1,8 million international departures, the alliance is introducing global standards and medical coverage of up to $100.000.

Spanish tech company Logixs raises €2M to lead generative AI in Europe

Logixs, a pioneering Spanish boutique in Artificial Intelligence, closes a €2 million funding round backed by former executives of Banco Santander, SAS and Astara to accelerate its Gen AI projects and expand into the European market.