Maritime Logistics
The Port of Bilbao community, led by Uniport, presented its multimodal transport services to over 50 British companies in Liverpool. The aim is to strengthen its position as a strategic hub, highlighting cost reduction and sustainability in Spanish-British trade.
The Port of Bilbao is positioning itself in Liverpool as a multimodal hub for trade with the United Kingdom
El Puerto de Bilbao has reinforced its position as a priority logistics partner for the Reino Unido in a conference held in LiverpoolThe delegation, coordinated by UniportThe association for the promotion and competitive improvement of the port presented its multimodal value proposition to more than fifty British companies, focused on efficiency and decarbonization.
The trade mission, which included an institutional presentation and B2B meetings, sought to reaffirm the Basque infrastructure's vocation as a Partner fundamental in the supply chain between España and the British market. The main focus was on promoting comprehensive logistics that covers all types of cargo, with the promise of lowering operating costs and actively contributing to the sustainability goals of European transport.
A high-level delegation to strengthen trade ties
The delegation was led by F.Jaber Bringas, President of Uniport, and Ivan Jimenez, President of the Port Authority of BilbaoAlongside them, top-tier shipping companies participated, such as CMA-CGM, MSC y WEC Lines, demonstrating the sector's support for this strategic initiative.
77% of trade between España y Reino Unido It is carried out by sea, a fact that underscores the importance of port connections. In this scenario, the Puerto de Bilbao It is not just another player, but the main protagonist, handling 28% of all general cargo moved between the two countries. This positions it as the primary gateway for this traffic, channeling one out of every three containers exchanged with the British market.
| Key Indicator: Bilbao-United Kingdom Traffic | Figure/Data |
|---|---|
| Stores España Reino Unido by sea | 77% of total |
| Quota of Puerto de Bilbao in general cargo | 28 % |
| Quota of Puerto de Bilbao in container traffic | 1 out of every 3 containers |
Key points and frequently asked questions about the Bilbao-United Kingdom logistics relationship
Why is the Port of Bilbao a strategic option for exporting to the United Kingdom?
El Puerto de Bilbao offers a logistics solution multimodal and comprehensiveTheir proposal focuses not only on maritime transport, but on a complete chain that optimizes routes, reduces operating costs, and minimizes the carbon footprint by enhancing the short sea shipping as an alternative to road transport, aligning with European sustainability directives.
What impact does this initiative have on Spanish companies?
For Spanish exporters and importers, this consolidation of the route with the Reino Unido through Bilbao It provides more direct and efficient access to one of its main markets. It guarantees greater frequency, competitive freight rates, and the security of operating through a hub which concentrates a very significant part of the total volume, resulting in better services and economies of scale.
How does this connection contribute to sustainability (ESG) goals?
The strategy of Puerto de Bilbao y Uniport is directly focused on the decarbonizationBy channeling such a high volume of goods by sea, the number of trucks on European roads is drastically reduced. This not only decreases CO2 emissions but also alleviates congestion and improves the overall sustainability of the supply chain, a factor increasingly valued in corporate ESG reports.
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