Economic journal of Spain's foreign business
The Galician textile cluster, Cointega, has begun developing its new strategic plan with a workshop that brought together key players in the sector. The meeting, which was supported by the Galician regional government (Xunta de Galicia), focused on defining innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness strategies for the coming years.
The Community of Madrid is reinforcing its position as the epicenter of the Spanish aerospace industry, accounting for 53,7% of the sector's revenue. An ecosystem of 37 companies generates over €5.100 billion and employs nearly 15.000 professionals.
The Minister of Agriculture, Òscar Ordeig, visited DFactory Barcelona to learn firsthand about the Industry 4.0 ecosystem promoted by the Barcelona Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFB). The aim is to explore synergies to modernize the primary sector and its value chain.
The Madrid Automotive Cluster (MCA) held its "Talent in the Automotive Industry" awards ceremony with the support of senior officials from the Community and City of Madrid. The ceremony underscored the region's strategic commitment to training and attracting qualified talent for a sector undergoing profound transformation.
The Cádiz Maritime-Naval Cluster (CMNC) has recognized the work of Andalucía TRADE with the Institutional Award at its 4th annual “José Antonio Rodríguez Poch” awards. The ceremony, to be held on June 26, highlights the public agency's role in promoting the Andalusian shipbuilding industry abroad.
The Spanish Chemical Industry Business Federation (FEIQUE) and ICEX Invest in Spain have presented the guide 'Invest in Chemicals, Invest in Spain' to attract industrial projects, highlighting the country's competitive advantages within the framework of European reindustrialization.
The trade match between Spain and the United Kingdom is being played with strategic players. Despite Brexit and a complex global environment in 2026, companies in key sectors such as agri-food and technology are leading the Spanish export offensive in a British market that remains vital.
The Galician Logistics Cluster presented a joint strategy with Northern Portugal and Castile and León at the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL) to boost rail freight. The initiative aims to transform latent demand into operational services that will strengthen the competitiveness of the northwestern corridor.
The Valencian Community's Automotive and Mobility Cluster (AVIA) has welcomed Ford's decision to manufacture its new multi-energy Bronco model at the Almussafes plant starting in 2028 as a "positive" sign, highlighting the favorable impact on the entire regional value chain. The news, which confirms… Read more
From April 27 to 29, 2026, the Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster participated in the ITS Europe Congress in Istanbul to promote the Basque smart transport ecosystem and strengthen strategic alliances in the field of advanced logistics and European sector technology. This international event, focused on… Read more
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