THE LEADING TRADE FAIR IN TRANSPORT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
The major international event for the sector, organized by the Barcelona Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFB), brings together more than 600 companies starting today and expects 15.000 professionals to attend. Institutional and business leaders have emphasized the need to promote the foreign trade through artificial intelligence, talent acquisition and the promotion of sustainable infrastructure to meet the new challenges of the supply chain.
The city of Barcelona will once again become the world capital of [unclear] from this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, until next Friday. international Business and transport with the inauguration of the 28th edition of SIL BarcelonaThe event, held in Hall 8 of the Plaza España-Montjuïc venue at Fira de Barcelona, has begun with a clear institutional message: international logistics It is the true backbone of trade and requires constant technological adaptation in the face of fluctuations in the geopolitical scenario.
The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of representatives from public administrations. During his speech, the Secretary of State for Transport and Sustainable Mobility, José Antonio Santano, emphasized the strategic value of this forum: “If there is a place to find some of the answers to the great transformations facing the logistics sector, it is undoubtedly SIL: an event that invites us to look further ahead, with a long-term vision, and that highlights a sector that is the backbone of the economy.”.
For his part, the CEO of CZFB And Pere Navarro, from SIL, has emphasized the role of the host city in the redesign of commercial operations. “When logistics works, the economy works too, and that’s why this sector needs talent, adaptability and a firm commitment to new technologies more than ever.”Navarro explained, adding that the fair “It projects a smarter, more sustainable and connected logistics system from Barcelona”.
Along the same lines, the general director of the CZFB and the SIL, Blanca Sorigué, expressed herself, recalling that the meeting “It not only reflects the strength of the logistics sector, but also its capacity to lead the global economic transformation through innovation and knowledge.”A view shared by Jaume Baró, Secretary of Business and Competitiveness of the Generalitat of Catalonia, who warned that in a highly competitive environment, “It is not enough to produce: it is essential to ensure that goods and services reach where they are needed.”, pointing to the Artificial Intelligence as a major strategic ally. Finally, Jordi Valls, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, emphasized the international context, stating that “Today, logistics cannot be understood without geopolitics or intelligence.”.
A thermometer for international investment and cross-border trade
El SIL Barcelona reaffirms its status as the epicenter of business and the international trade with the participation of more than 600 companies, of which one 30% are internationalCompanies from major trading powers such as Germany, the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, among others, are showcasing more than 160 new industry innovations. The event is notable for its strong executive profile: some 15.000 professionals are expected, and 93% of them hold decision-making power within their respective organizations, making the fair a key driver for the industry. international investments and strategic alliances.
Sectoral debate is another pillar of the event. Through more than 250 prestigious speakers, the International Trade Summit is analyzing how geopolitical tensions affect the Supply ChainThis forum includes the participation of globally influential entities such as Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and European Logistics Association (ELA).
Likewise, the strategic importance of air freight traffic has been a key factor in the Spain Air Cargo Day, where the evolution of the flows has been analyzed foreign tradethe definitive consolidation of e-commerce, the regulations of duty and the imminent customs changes.
Awards, anniversaries and female leadership
The opening day has also been the scene of historic celebrations. Association of Transport and Logistics Centers of Spain (ACTE) and European Association of Logistics Platforms (Europlatforms EEIG) They have commemorated their 35th anniversary, awarding the promoters of these vital infrastructures for the European logistics ecosystem.
Beyond the business aspect, SIL Barcelona aimed to highlight structural challenges within the sector, such as the lack of gender parity. The space ZF Room has hosted the session “Women who move the world: female leadership in logistics and supply chain”which has included an interview with Sara Hernández, Secretary General of Sustainable Mobility.
The fair's agenda will be completed with the delivery of the Runners Awards and the SIL 2026 Best Innovation Awardculminating tonight with the traditional Logistics NightThis gala dinner, which will be held at the Torre Melina Hotel, will be presided over by the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, and the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, putting the finishing touch on a day dedicated to strengthening the international logistics and economic muscle.
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