Mobility and Transport

Service and specialty

The mobility and transport sector in the Basque Country is one of the linchpins of its industrial economy. This sector that encompasses the logistics sector and transport by road, rail and port, and capital goods and equipment companies, along with services associated with the sector, is made up of over 200 companies that are part of this ecosystem, generating over €12.5 billion in turnover a year. This sector employs over 55,000 people, which represents a significant part of the industrial employment in the region.

Exportation

billion turnover

direct jobs

Internationally, the mobility sector in the Basque Country has a strong global outreach, with Basque companies present on the markets worldwide, exporting advanced technology and high-quality components for transport systems and logistics. Mention should here be made of the strength of the rail sector with multiple projects around the world with Basque companies involved. Furthermore, the development of smart solutions for urban mobility with internationally renowned advanced service companies should be highlighted.

The logistics and transport industry in the Basque Country has evolved towards innovation by adopting advanced practices in the integration of sustainable and digital technologies, which has allowed it to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global context. This high export percentage reflects the competitiveness and the degree of specialisation that the sector has achieved in the Basque Country, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the field of global mobility.