Uniport reaches 150 members and consolidates the Port of Bilbao as a key logistics hub in northern Spain

Logistics and Port Competitiveness

Uniport, the Basque Country's multimodal logistics cluster, held its general assembly, reaching 150 members. The event, which enjoyed institutional support, reaffirmed the strategic role of the Port of Bilbao in the internationalization of the economy and the competitiveness of supply chains.

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The multimodal logistics cluster of Euskadi, UniportThe organization has reached a significant milestone by reaching 150 members, as announced at its latest general assembly. The meeting, supported by the Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Susana García Chueca, highlights the role of Puerto de Bilbao as a hub for business internationalization and logistical competitiveness in the northern Iberian Peninsula.

Multimodal synergy as a competitive key

During the assembly, the president of Uniport, Felipe Jaber BringasHe emphasized the importance of multimodality for the success of today's supply chains. "The synergies between rail, truck, and ship are essential for goods to reach their destination on time and safely. Therefore, we need good roads and adequate rail connections," he stated. In this regard, Jaber Bringas celebrated the progress of Southern Freight Variantdescribing it as a "strategic infrastructure" whose benefits will extend beyond the port itself to boost the competitiveness of the entire north of España.

The analysis of the president of Uniport It highlights a broader vision of the port's impact: "It is important to value what we achieve for the Puerto de BilbaoThe work we, the companies in the port community, are doing to improve the port has repercussions beyond its physical boundaries. There is a common good for the overall economy in all the challenges we face.

A hinterland that transcends borders

The relevance of Puerto de Bilbao This is evident in its figures: it moves the equivalent of 139% of the total maritime trade of the Basque Country, a fact that demonstrates the extent of its hinterland or an area of ​​influence far beyond the autonomous community. This capacity to attract and serve has been reinforced by intense international promotional activity during the first half of the year.

In the last two months, the cluster delegation has participated in high-level events such as Intermodal Brasil, International Machinery Exhibition Zaragoza, WindEurope Madrid, Logismed Casablanca y Breakbulk RotterdamThe latter is considered one of the most important events in the sector and was attended by more than 30 member companies. In addition, there was a dedicated trade mission to Liverpool"In these meetings, the name of [the organization] has been carried around the world." Bilbao, Bizkaia and Euskadi"," he noted Jaber Bringas.

Key Indicator of Uniport / Port of Bilbao	Figure
Number of cluster members	150
Volume of maritime trade managed (relative to the Basque total)	139 %
Countries with which it trades	More than
Directly connected ports	More than

Challenges in the sector: talent and cooperation

Despite its dynamism and recent investments, the logistics sector faces strategic challenges, among which the following stand out: generational reliefAccording to the president of Uniport“We need to attract talent, bring our sector closer to young people, and show them the professional opportunities offered by an activity essential to our economy, one that offers greater stability and advancement.” The cooperation among the 150 members, which include shipping agents, freight forwarders, and logistics operators, as well as public entities such as the Port Authority, the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao, the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia or Gobierno vasco, is fundamental to maintaining the port's excellent reputation, based on values ​​such as professionalism, trust, and the ability to deliver.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the role of Uniport and the Port of Bilbao

For a Spanish exporting company, what specific advantages does the strength of the Uniport cluster offer?

The consolidation of Uniport With 150 partners, it offers exporting companies an integrated and highly professional logistics ecosystem. This translates into greater supply chain efficiency, access to a network of contacts and coordinated multimodal services (ship, rail, truck), and the guarantee of working with operators who meet high standards of quality and reliability, minimizing risks and optimizing delivery times in more than 820 ports worldwide.

How does the improved competitiveness of the Port of Bilbao impact logistics in northern Spain?

Strengthening the Puerto de Bilbao It acts as an engine for the entire Cantabrian coast and the north of EspañaInfrastructure projects like the Southern Freight Bypass not only benefit the port but also improve land connectivity for the entire industrial sector in its area of ​​influence. This positions the region as a more competitive gateway for imports and exports. Europaattracting traffic and generating a "common good" for the overall economy.

What does it mean that the port handles 139% of the Basque Country's maritime trade?

This figure indicates that the Puerto de Bilbao It not only manages all maritime imports and exports of Basque companies, but its area of ​​influence or hinterland It is much more extensive. It attracts and manages goods from other autonomous communities such as Castilla y León, La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón and even Madridfunctioning as a strategic logistics hub for a large area of ​​the Iberian Peninsula.