Madrid becomes the logistics epicenter of the 10th Maritime Silk Road Forum 2026

Madrid promotes global port connectivity with the Silk Road Forum 2026

 

Madrid became the venue for the promotional event on March 16th. 10º Foro de Cooperación Portuaria de la Ruta Marítima de la Seda 2026This international meeting, which also served to present the services of Puerto de Ningbo-Zhoushan, brought together more than a hundred leaders from the logistics and maritime sector with the aim of delving deeper into the «Action Plan for Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Spain (2025-2028)».

 

The event stood out for its focus on the technological innovation and the sustainable developmentThe event brought together representatives from port authorities, logistics companies and associations from southern Europe and north Africa, consolidating Spain as a key hub in transcontinental trade routes.

 

Institutional and business leadership in the maritime sector

 

The event was attended by prominent figures such as Yao Jing, ambassador of China en España; Pedro García Navarro, Director of International Development of Ministerio de Transportes de España, and Zhu Miao, CEO of Grupo Portuario de ZhejiangKey figures from local and port administration also participated, including Francisco de Borja Fanjul Fernández-Pita, President of the Plenary of Ayuntamiento de Madrid, and Mar Chao López, President of the Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia.

 

During the working sessions, the port officials of Valencia, Bahía de Algeciras y Barcelona They debated together with Grupo Portuario de Zhejiang on the construction of smart portsThe presence of transport giants such as COSCO Shipping, MSC, Maersk y CMA CGM He emphasized the commercial relevance of the forum.

 

Concept	Event Details
Main Event	10º Foro de Cooperación Portuaria de la Ruta Marítima de la Seda
Date of Celebration	26 to 28 May 2026
Forum Location	Ningbo (Zhejiang, China)
Official Slogan	Resilient synergy, shared prosperity
Key Ports Presented	Ningbo-Zhoushan y Wenzhou

 

Towards a green and digitized logistics

 

This presentation in Madrid This marks the second stop on a global tour to promote the 2026 forum. According to the organizers, the goal is to foster a "resilient synergy" that allows the sector to adapt to current geopolitical and economic changes. Puerto de Ningbo-Zhoushan, Together with Wenzhou Port Group Co., Ltd.They detailed their operational plans to strengthen the logistical cooperation with the Iberian Peninsula.

 

• Innovation: Implementation of smart port management systems.
• Sustainability: Reduction of the carbon footprint in maritime terminals.
• Cooperation: Strategic alliances between Mediterranean ports and the Mar de China.

 

The forum, which will be held in May 2026 in NingboIt positions itself as the international benchmark platform for defining the future of global maritime trade.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Maritime Silk Road Forum 2026

When and where will the international forum be held?
The event will take place from May 26 to 28, 2026 in the city of Ningbo, province of Zhejiang, China.

What is the main objective of this tenth edition?
under the motto "Resilient synergy, shared prosperity"The forum seeks to promote international cooperation, technological innovation and sustainable development in the port sector.

Which Spanish ports participated in the Madrid meeting?
It had the active participation of the port authorities of Valencia, Bahía de Algeciras, Barcelona, Vigo, Castellón y Las Palmas.