17/12/2020 · Published in The Corporate Silk Road

Smart security in Catalan ports

Around 90% of the global trade in goods is carried out through maritime transport. Within this framework, ports are strategical hubs that maintain the global supply chain functioning. Shipping is a priority for the EU economy; around two billion tonnes of cargo are loaded and unloaded at EU ports, while one billion tonnes of oil transit through EU ports and EU waters. For this reason, the EU and the Member States are steadily innovating in maritime and port security.
By Observatory of Human Rights and Business of the Mediterranean Region (ODHE) and Shock Monitor-Observing Private War Impact on Human Rights.

Ports of Catalonia are key hubs in the Mediterranean Sea. In 2018, the Port of Barcelona reached total traffic of 67,7 million tonnes, being the Chinese businesses its key partners in terms of exports and imports. In the past years, the performance boost of the Port has been heavily dependent on Asian markets, with elements such as the new container platform BEST and the 2021 recovery plans designed by the Port authorities. These plans include an array of new agreements with Asian ports to be the main gateway of goods and materials of the Chinese giant. In parallel, the Mediterranean corridor and the future European Transport Network (TEN-T) will increase the distribution of materials, goods and services across Europe from the Catalan ports.

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