Spain is the European Union country with the longest coastline (8,000 km). Its geographical location, being closest to the axis of one of the world's major maritime routes, also strengthens its position as a strategic area in international shipping and a logistics platform in southern Europe. 

The State-owned Spanish Port System includes 46 ports of general interest, managed by 28 Port Authorities, whose coordination and efficiency control corresponds to the government agency Puertos del Estado, a body answerable to the Ministry of Public Works that is responsible for implementing the government's port policy. 

The importance of ports as links in the logistical and transport chains is supported by the following figures: they handle nearly 60% of exports and 85% of imports, which account for 53% of Spanish foreign trade with the European Union and 96% with third countries. 

In addition, the State port system's activity contributes nearly 20% of the transport sector's GDP, which accounts for 1.1% of the Spanish GDP. Moreover, it generates direct employment of more than 35,000 jobs and around 110,000 indirectly.

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Puertos del Estado

Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena

Jaime Seijas

Enrique Tortosa

The Port Management and Services team at Puertos del Estado oversees the coordination and optimization of port operations across Spain's State-owned Port System. They are responsible for the management of community services, regulation of port spaces, and monitoring of innovative project implementations. The team also analyzes business plans and budgets to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of port services, ensuring the strategic alignment with national port policies.

Port Management and Services

The IT and Systems team at Puertos del Estado is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, development, and security of the technological infrastructure that supports Spain's 46 major ports. This includes overseeing predictive systems, data system development, infrastructure technology, telecommunications, and perimeter security services, as well as maintaining the overall IT framework essential for the efficient management of port activities and international maritime logistics.

IT and Systems

The Marketing and Public Relations team at Puertos del Estado works to enhance the visibility and reputation of Spain's port system both domestically and internationally. They are responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, managing press relations, promoting events and initiatives, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Their efforts support the strategic position of Spanish ports, drive growth in maritime trade, and highlight the economic contributions of the port system to the national economy.

Puertos del Estado

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Port Management and Services

IT and Systems

Marketing and Public Relations

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Puertos del Estado

Org chart

Teams

Port Management and Services

IT and Systems

Marketing and Public Relations

Offices

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