DHL has officially opened a major new logistics hub at Barcelona Airport, marking one of the largest recent investments in the sector in Catalonia. The German company has committed €80 million to the facility, underscoring the growing importance of Barcelona as a strategic gateway for global freight.
The launch ceremony was attended by senior figures including Lluïsa Moret, mayor of Sant Boi de Llobregat and president of the Barcelona Provincial Council; Catalonia’s economy minister, Alícia Romero; and the Spanish government’s delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto. Romero highlighted the need for strong logistics to support the region’s economy, insisting that future growth depends on well-integrated rail, road, air and sea connections, combined with robust public–private partnerships.
The new DHL Express hub spans 29,000 square metres, with a 10,000-square-metre warehouse and 3,500 square metres of office space. Designed with sustainability in mind, the facility includes carbon-neutral features such as photovoltaic self-consumption systems and electrification measures aimed at reducing emissions. The company describes the hub as a step towards ‘green logistics’, setting a benchmark for future projects.
Barcelona’s growing role in international logistics has been reinforced by this investment, which strengthens the region’s connectivity and positions it as a vital European distribution point.
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