The CZFB delegation, led by Pere Navarro and Blanca Sorigué, presents the new features for the 2026 edition in Cartagena de Indias, consolidating the fair as the key business bridge between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
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El SIL Barcelona, a leading trade fair organized by the Barcelona Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFB), participates this week in the FITAC International Congress in Colombia. The goal is to promote its next edition in June 2026 and attract Latin American investment, reaffirming its role as a logistics connector between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Strategic alliance at the FITAC Congress
The leading trade fair in Spain for logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain leaders has deployed intense promotional activity at the twenty-sixth edition of the International Congress of the Colombian Federation of Logistics Agents in International Trade (FITAC)The event, held in Cartagena de Indias from December 3rd to 5th, served as a stage for the SIL Barcelona strengthen your ties with the Latin American market.
The Spanish delegation has been headed by Pere Navarro, special delegate of the State to the CZFB and president of the SIL, and Blanca Sorigué, general manager of the CZFB and the SIL. Both have emphasized the importance of this trade mission to promote the twenty-eighth edition of the show, which will be held from 3 to 5 June 2026.
As stated Pere Navarro During his visit to the stand: "It is important to actively participate in forums such as FITAC, being one of the most important congresses in Latin America that serves as a meeting point for the main actors, institutions and management positions of the logistics and foreign trade sector."
For its part, Blanca Sorigué He highlighted the historical collaboration between both entities: "There is a close and long-standing relationship between SIL Barcelona and FITAC, being one of our strategic alliances in Latin America and a valuable partner for the fair."
Participation in the academic agenda and vision for the future
In addition to commercial activity, the managers of CZFB They have played a leading role in the congress's knowledge program:
- Pere Navarro: She participated as a guest authority at the opening ceremony and as a speaker at the conference on "Barcelona's vision: to build the new digital ecosystem for international trade".
- Blanca Sorigué: She participated in the panel entitled "Building competitive advantage through diversity and innovation".
SIL figures and projection for 2026
El SIL Barcelona The 2026 edition is backed by the strong results of its last call for entries. The organization is committed to a more innovative format, supported by digital tools and new content.
The following details the key data that consolidate the position of the competition and the technological innovations implemented:
| Indicator | Data from the latest edition |
|---|---|
| Professional visitors | 15.134 Attendees |
| Particiapant enterprises | 650 (30% international) |
| Networking Activity | 7.363 digital contact exchanges |
| Innovation | 163 new products presented exclusively worldwide |
| technology implemented | Smart Agenda and virtual assistant SILvIA (AI) |
The focus for the 2026 edition is on offering real business opportunities and adapting the sector to accelerated changes by presenting disruptive innovations.
Key points and frequently asked questions about SIL at FITAC
What is the objective of SIL Barcelona in Colombia?
The main objective is to promote the SIL 2026 edition (which will take place in June), attract the participation of Latin American companies and reaffirm its role as a bridge for logistics business between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
What role do CZFB executives play in the congress?
Pere Navarro y Blanca Sorigué They not only lead the institutional representation, but also participate as expert speakers in panels on digital ecosystems of international trade and competitiveness through innovation.
What new technologies does SIL offer?
The fair has integrated the Artificial Intelligence on its platform, highlighting the virtual assistant SILVIA and a smart agenda that in the last edition facilitated more than 12.000 messages between attendees to maximize networking.
