The Port of Seville consolidates its position as the strategic logistics hub of Extremadura for foreign trade

 

Badajoz has become the epicenter of business cooperation between Andalucía y Estremadura with the celebration of the "Connecting Territories" event. The meeting, led by the Autoridad Portuaria de Sevilla (APS) And Cámara de Comercio de Badajoz, has brought together 150 industrial leaders to ratify the port of Seville as the natural outlet for Extremadura's exports to global markets.

 

Infrastructure and logistics competitiveness

 

During the opening of the event, the president of the Autoridad Portuaria de Sevilla, Rafael Carmona, has emphasized that "The success of logistics depends on having adequate infrastructure"In this context, the executive has called for increased investment in rail connections linking both territories, assuring that there is complete confidence in the talent and logistical developments of both regions.

 

Today, the 13% of port traffic of the Seville docks has its origin or destination in EstremaduraThe trade relationship is mainly based on the iron and steel sector, with an average movement of 350.000 annual tons, plus 200.000 tonnes of grains and fertilizers. Likewise, the Puerto de Sevilla It stands out as a leader in the connection with the Canary archipelago, operating five weekly maritime departures that facilitate the transit of food and steel products from Extremadura in containers.

 

Key data on the commercial and logistics relationship

 

Concept / Sector	Figure / Detail
Extremadura traffic share at the Port	13% of the total port
Iron and Steel Sector	350.000 tons/year
Cereals and Fertilizers	200.000 tons/year
Connection with the Canary Islands	5 weekly sea departures
INQUORE Project Investment	2.000.000 €
Participants in the conference	150 companies and entities

 

Innovation and sustainability: The INQUORE project

 

For its part, Mariano García Sardiña, President of the Cámara de Comercio de Badajoz, has presented the Incubadora de Alta Tecnología INQUOREThis project, which has an investment of 2 millones de euros co-financed by ERDF Funds through Fundación INCYDEIt seeks to promote technology transfer and sustainability to improve business profitability in the region.

 

El Puerto de Sevilla, as the only inland seaport in SpainThis offers unique competitive advantages for this alliance:

 

• Operating area: More than 850 hectares of industrial and logistics land.
• Berthing capacity: 5.300 meters of specialized docks.
• Intermodality: Direct connection by rail (750-meter tracks) and road.
• Specialization: High-capacity logistics operators in the Logistics Activities Zone (ZAL).

 

A development axis for the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula

 

The day concluded with round tables in which entities such as ProSevillaPort, Extremadura Avante, Conesa, CL Grupo Industrial y Sherry VenturesExperts agree that the location of the Seville docks, close to the production centers of Extremadura, guarantees efficient "door-to-door" logistics that reduces costs and improves the international competitiveness of the local industry.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Seville-Extremadura alliance

 

What volume of goods from Extremadura does the Port of Seville handle?

 

Approximately 13% of the port's total traffic comes from Extremadura, with 350.000 tons of iron and steel products and 200.000 tons of cereals and fertilizers standing out annually.

 

What advantages does the Port of Seville offer to companies in Extremadura?

 

It offers a complete intermodal connection (ship, train and road) with direct access to international routes and the Canary Islands, allowing for reduced logistics costs thanks to its geographical proximity.

 

What is the INQUORE project mentioned in the meeting?

 

It is a High Technology Incubator promoted by the Badajoz Chamber of Commerce with an investment of 2 million euros, aimed at collaboration between universities, startups and investors to improve business sustainability.