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International factoring grows by 4,3%, reaffirming itself as a strategic tool for foreign trade
The Spanish Factoring Association (AEF) presented on February 25, 2026, the results for 2025, where the volume of loans managed reached 401.361 million euros (24,5% of GDP) to strengthen the liquidity of Spanish companies in their international operations.
Strategic News
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The Madrid Chamber of Commerce analyzes the impact of GEO and agent trading on internationalization by 2026The Madrid Chamber of Commerce held a technical conference today on digital internationalization, where it analyzed how GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and agentic AI are transforming foreign trade. |
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The U.S. International Trade Commission launches a key investigation to revoke China's preferential trade statusThe United States International Trade Commission (USITC) initiated a formal investigation to determine the effects of revoking Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status for products from China. |
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Spain urges the EU to eliminate barriers in the internal market and to finance strategic autonomyThe Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, has called at the Competitiveness Council held in Brussels for the elimination of barriers in the internal market to strengthen European industry in the face of global competition. |
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Regulatory uncertainty in the US is hindering Spanish exports after the cancellation of IEEPA tariffsThe Spanish Chamber of Commerce warns that trade uncertainty has become the main risk factor for exports in 2026 following recent tariff changes. |
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Spanish logistics expects to grow by 2,6% in 2026, driven by digitalization and employment.The logistics and transport sector in Spain expects a growth of 2,6% for the year 2026, according to data presented in Valencia by the employers' association UNO Logística. |
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The Port of Bilbao boosts its competitiveness: milestones in connectivity, energy and digitalization close the yearThe Port Authority of Bilbao closed the 2025 financial year with a total movement of 32 million tons, highlighting important advances in infrastructure and port digitalization processes. |
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The Port of Barcelona becomes the epicenter of AI with the first summit of the Claude Community by AnthropicNext Wednesday, March 4, the Port of Barcelona will host the first international meeting of the Claude Community, organized by Anthropic and the World Trade Center Barcelona to promote Artificial Intelligence. |
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The Valencian wood and furniture industry increases its exports by 10,8% and accelerates its transition towards Industry 4.0The Minister of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Trade, Marián Cano, closed the FEVAMA awards ceremony, recognizing the excellence of a sector that is significantly increasing its international profile. |
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The Barometer of Spain's Image in Asia reveals a high growth potential despite regional lack of awareness.The Elcano Royal Institute has presented the results of its 13th edition of the Spain Image Barometer, focused on the Asian market, concluding that there is ample room to improve the country's positioning. |
Events
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From Monday, March 02, 2026 to Thursday, March 05, 2026 4YFN 2026This event, which will be held from March 2 to 5, 2026, at the Fira Gran Vía in Barcelona, is part of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) and is an essential meeting point for the global entrepreneurship ecosystem. |
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Monday, March 02, 2026 Customs Origin of GoodsAnalyze the fundamentals of customs origin and its impact on the company's international operations, identifying and correctly applying the current preferential agreements. |
Companies around the world
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Biome Makers' BeCrop technology triumphs at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 as a global leader in applied AIThe Spanish startup Biome Makers has won the "AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge" award in New Delhi. Its BeCrop platform was recognized among more than 4.600 international projects for its ability to transform soil health and agricultural profitability. |
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Real Betis Balompié lands in China with its first academy to train 1.000 young playersReal Betis Balompié opens its first training center in China with the aim of training a thousand footballers in three years, consolidating its internationalization strategy in the Asian market under a high-performance model. |
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Garrigues breaks historical record in 2025 with revenues of €527,69 million and global growthThe leading law firm in the European Union has experienced 12 years of sustained growth driven by its international business, which now represents 17,16% of the total, and a firm commitment to digitalization and sustainability. |
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Ferrovial boosts its EBITDA by 12,2% and consolidates its expansion in the United States marketThe multinational infrastructure company closes the 2025 fiscal year with revenues of 9.627 billion euros and a net profit of 888 million, marking a strategic milestone after its entry into the Nasdaq100 index and the strengthening of its portfolio in North America. |
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Carpisa Foods wins the Internationalization Award at the 5th Madrid Alimenta AwardsThe Madrid-based company, a leader in the beef sector since 1986, is consolidating its global expansion with a presence in 35 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with foreign business representing more than 30% of its total volume. |
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