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.

Shipping

Puertos del Estado

Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena

Pilar Parra Serrano

Abel Bartolome

Pablo Lorente

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.

Marketing and Public Relations

About

Team members

Other teams at Puertos del Estado

Port Management and Services

IT and Systems