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19 Sep 2025
APM Terminals invests €156 million in Barcelona to boost Mediterranean logistics hub
Business Investments
See more APM Terminals invests €156 million in Barcelona to boost Mediterranean logistics hubThe Dutch company’s €156M modernization plan will increase capacity, enable two mega-container ships to operate simultaneously, and advance decarbonisation at the Port of Barcelona.
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18 Sep 2025
DHL Express inaugurates new €80M international hub in Barcelona
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more DHL Express inaugurates new €80M international hub in BarcelonaDHL’s new hub in Barcelona strengthens Catalonia’s role as a bridge between Europe, America, and Africa, boosting SMEs’ access to global markets.
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17 Sep 2025
Japanese multinational AGC opens new plant in Catalonia with over €100M investment
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more Japanese multinational AGC opens new plant in Catalonia with over €100M investmentFrom these new facilities, the company will increase by 30 % its production capacity of active ingredients for oncology medicines and advanced therapies.
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15 Sep 2025
Trace ID opens new 2,000 m2 chip welding plant in Barcelona, a European first
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Trace ID opens new 2,000 m2 chip welding plant in Barcelona, a European firstThe Catalan company is one of the few in Europe capable of transforming RFID-based labels, which enable product traceability and can be customized for any sector.
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15 Sep 2025
UK company Punto Health opens a subsidiary in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more UK company Punto Health opens a subsidiary in BarcelonaFor its expansion process in Catalonia, Punto Health was supported by the London office of Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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12 Sep 2025
Barcelona ranks 3rd worldwide for attracting foreign investment projects in Artificial Intelligence
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona ranks 3rd worldwide for attracting foreign investment projects in Artificial IntelligenceAccording to IBM, Barcelona is the leading city in the European Union in AI investment projects.
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09 Sep 2025
Financial Times ranks four Catalan Business Schools among the world’s best in Management
Catalan Economy
See more Financial Times ranks four Catalan Business Schools among the world’s best in ManagementBarcelona consolidates its role as a hub for management education, with four Catalan business schools ranked by the Financial Times in 2025.
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08 Sep 2025
Barcelona, recognized as one of the world’s top 50 innovation clusters in 2025
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona, recognized as one of the world’s top 50 innovation clusters in 2025Catalonia's capital has been ranked among the 50 leading innovation clusters worldwide in the Innovation Cluster Ranking 2025.
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01 Sep 2025
Catalonia secures €5.2M for EU projects on sustainability and women’s business leadership
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia secures €5.2M for EU projects on sustainability and women’s business leadershipCatalonia is involved in these projects through ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment, alongside entities from countries such as Germany, Austria, Norway, Finland, and Italy.
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