Macarena Cruz, new director of the Seville branch of the Moldtrans Group to boost international business and maritime connections

El Moldtrans Group, a comprehensive operator of international land, sea, air, national distribution, logistics and customs transport, has announced the appointment of Macarena Cruz like the new director of its delegation in SevilleThis strategic move seeks to strengthen the company's position in a crucial logistics node for its national network.

Cruz, which has two decades of experience in the logistics sector, reincorpora to the Moldtrans Group, where he had previously been responsible for the Maritime and Air Department. His in-depth knowledge of the maritime traffic flows, the relationship with shipping companies and customs management, along with his training in international trade y marketing, they profile her as the ideal leader for this new stage.

The Moldtrans delegation in Seville, operational since 2012, has established itself as a reference center in Andalucía. Their modern facilities, inaugurated in 2023, are strategically located in the Logistics Activities Zone (ZAL) of the Port of Seville. From there, it provides vital links to Andalucía, Estremadura, Canary archipelago and the north of Africa (Maghreb).

The center has Sqm 5.000, mainly dedicated to logistics, storage y cross docking, with capacity for 3.000 pallets. In addition, it has 10 loading docks y 2 ramps To streamline processes, state-of-the-art fire protection systems and advanced fire tools management and traceability. The headquarters operates with the Temporary Deposit Authorization and certification as Economic Authorized Operator, ensuring the safety and speed of operations.

The range of services is very wide, highlighting the international land transport, the national distribution, regular connections with the Magreb and, in particular, the maritime traffic with the Canary IslandsOn this route, the Moldtrans Group has achieved a prominent position thanks to the frequency and quality of its services regular and express, both in full load (FCL) as consolidated (LCL).

The contribution of the Seville headquarters has been key to the growth of the division of Sea & Air Freight of the group, which already represents the 21% of its total turnoverThis growth has been boosted by the expansion of island transport and integrated logistics, in addition to the Moldtrans Group's membership in the European network of customs service operators (ECSA), optimizing export management.

Carlos Moldes, President of the Moldtrans GroupHe emphasized the importance of this appointment: "With Macarena Cruz's leadership and her extensive knowledge of the sector, We strengthen our commitment to Andalusia and we prepare to face a stage marked by the increase in logistics demand, the crescent internationalization of Andalusian companies and the role increasingly Seville's strategic location as a link with the Canary Islands and the Maghreb".

El dynamism of the Andalusian logistics sector It is undeniable. The region is consolidating itself as a key gateway to southern Europe due to its maritime connections and proximity to Africa. In 2023, Andalusia moved 274,8 million tons of road freight, which represents the 14% of state traffic. The community is positioned as the third most active in this modality and concentrates the 14,6% of logistics employment in Spain.