Freight Forwarding in Spain
Southern Europe's manufacturing center and Mediterranean gateway. We manage imports through Barcelona, Algeciras with full Spanish customs and Iberian distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Barcelona ESBCN
Mediterranean's largest container port (3+ million TEU/year). Modern automated facilities. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Algeciras ESALG
Strait of Gibraltar gateway (4+ million TEU/year). Atlantic/Med junction. 1–2 day clearance. Africa gateway.
Port of Valencia ESVAL
East coast port (1.5+ million TEU/year). Secondary hub. 2–3 day clearance.
Madrid-Barajas Airport ESMAD
Spain's main cargo airport (600,000+ metric tons/year). Central Spain gateway.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport ESBCN
Catalonia's airport. Growing cargo hub. Mediterranean focus.
Madrid-Barajas ESMAD
Madrid airport — international cargo terminal.
Barcelona ESBCN
Barcelona airport — international cargo terminal.
Málaga ESMLG
Málaga airport — international cargo terminal.
Valencia ESVAL
Valencia airport — international cargo terminal.
Industries we move into Spain
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Spain?
Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and CE marking. Spain follows EU customs regulations.
How long does ocean freight take to Spain?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Barcelona or Algeciras takes 10-15 days. Air freight to Madrid takes 1-3 business days.
What are Spain's main ports?
Algeciras is Spain's busiest port and a major Mediterranean hub. Barcelona handles most imports. Valencia is the third-largest.
What customs duties apply in Spain?
Spain applies EU CET rates from 0-17%. A 21% IVA (VAT) applies to most goods. EU free trade agreements may provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle customs in Spain?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates customs clearance through Spanish ports including electronic declaration, CE marking, and phytosanitary inspections.
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