Spain

Spain

A country with a long and storied maritime history, Spain continues to be a major seafaring nation. 

Thanks to its strategic location on the Mediterranean, the Bay of Biscay (and the wider North Atlantic), Spain has developed a series of world-scale ports and has a freight and logistics market worth an estimated $71.6 billion as of 2024.

Spain maritime facts

• Spain has a total of 46 ports spread across more than 8,000 km of coastline.
• The ports of Bahía de Algeciras, Valencia, and Barcelona are among the top 10 ports in Europe for container traffic. 
• Barcelona is Europe’s number one port for cruises. 
• Spain has 501 ships flying its national flag as of 2023.
• Spain is one of the world’s leading superyacht destinations. 

Brookes Bell’s team in Spain is specialised in superyacht support - covering every aspect of the superyacht lifecycle, from initial design and specification through to operation and maintenance. We also have extensive experience investigating superyacht incidents and casualties, working in collaboration with the leading P&I clubs and insurers. 

If you require other forms of maritime support in Spain, Brookes Bell is able to draw upon its global network of multidisciplinary experts. 

We can support you with Master Mariner consultancy, marine engineering expertise, metallurgy, paint and coatings consultancy, fuel cargo support and more. 

For more information, speak to the Brookes Bell team in Spain now.