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The International Business Daily · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026 |
Washington accuses Spain of port discrimination and threatens fines and border closures to Spanish ships
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated sanction proceedings against Spain for denying access to its ports to U.S.-flagged vessels or ships carrying cargo linked to Israel. Washington is threatening to close its terminals to Spanish shipping companies…
Strategic News
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The CGAA warns of logistical collapse in ports and airports due to new controls on fish importsSince January 10, the implementation of the new computer system linked to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 has caused an operational blockage in imports… |
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Madrid-Barajas breaks its historical record in 2025, exceeding 68 million passengers and 840.000 tons of cargo.Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport closed the 2025 fiscal year by setting a new historical milestone in its operations, consolidating its position as the main hub… |
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FITUR 2026 projects an impact of €487 million and reinforces its global hegemony with Mexico as a strategic partnerIFEMA MADRID hosts FITUR 2026, the leading global tourism platform, from January 21 to 25. With Mexico as the Partner Country, the event brings together 967 main exhibitors… |
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The Basque Country and Fukushima renew their strategic alliance to lead the clean energy and biotechnology sectorThe Basque Country and the Japanese prefecture of Fukushima have renewed their strategic cooperation agreement at the Ajuria Enea Palace. Lehendakari (President of the Basque Government) Imanol Pradales and Governor Masao Uchibori are thus strengthening collaboration… |
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ADP enhances its global payroll platform to facilitate the internationalization of SMEsADP has announced from Barcelona the optimization of its global payroll offering specifically aimed at medium-sized businesses. This strategic update seeks to equip SMEs… |
Companies around the world
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ACS and GIP formalize their strategic alliance to operate a 1,7 GW global data center platformThe new joint venture, backed by BlackRock's subsidiary, is starting operations with projects in Europe, the US, and Australia, while studying a potential portfolio exceeding 11 GW… |
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Mahou San Miguel launches its 'alcohol-free' category in the US with the release of Founders NonethelessThe Spanish brewery, through its subsidiary Mahou USA, is introducing its first non-alcoholic beer to the North American market, coinciding with Dry January… |
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Moldtech equips Romania's Autostrada A8 with 1.500-ton prestressing lines for 'in situ' productionSpanish engineering supplies self-supporting systems that allow the manufacture of 40-meter, 90-ton beams directly on the construction site… |
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Hola Food gets the green light to export to Morocco and the Dominican Republic and strengthens its global presenceThe meat processing center, belonging to the Copese Food Group, adds two new strategic destinations to its foreign trade network… |
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CIMIC strengthens its presence in Indonesia with the award of the civil works for the Tangguh Ubadari projectThrough its subsidiary Leighton Asia, the company will carry out strategic civil and mechanical engineering work for PT. JGC Indonesia at bp's facilities… |
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Mapfre evolves its visual identity to reflect its digital transformation and global reachThe multinational insurer is renewing its corporate image after more than 90 years of history, opting for a more vibrant design and the use of lowercase letters… |
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Mazabi accelerates its internationalization with new strategic operations in Paris, London and AmsterdamThe Spanish asset manager closes the fourth quarter of 2025 by strengthening its presence in Europe through acquisitions of offices and tourism assets… |
Events
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
This action is part of Cantabria's First Internationalization Plan 2025-2028, and is aimed at companies that are taking their first steps…
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Spanish solutions, British infrastructure projects: Does Spain have the answers the UK needs?
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with its members Crestview…
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Spain-Colombia Business Meeting: Investment opportunities in the Colombian Caribbean
The meeting will provide firsthand insight into the Caribbean investment ecosystem…
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