Barcelona and Shanghai make sister ports official
In Spain, the ports of Barcelona and Shanghai have made their “sister ports” status official with a strategic agreement covering greener fuels, digital operations and stronger trade links between Asia and the Mediterranean.
Signed on June 11 by the Port of Barcelona, Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission and Shanghai International Port Group, the agreement also covers port security, intermodal transport and development of a Green Shipping and Digital Corridor between the two cities.
The ports began laying the groundwork in July 2025, followed by a Shanghai delegation’s technical visit to Barcelona in September. The latest visit included Barcelona’s Autoterminal vehicle facility as the ports continue work on the proposed corridor.
The agreement links Barcelona with one of the world’s largest ports while sharpening its role as a European entry point for Chinese trade. Barcelona said cooperation will now move beyond handshakes toward shared systems, cleaner ships and smoother cargo flows.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
