07/11/2023

Day 6

This morning, we headed to visit the Port of Barcelona. We had a speaker and lecture before we got to go on a private boat. The boat ride was super enjoyable and educational. We got to see many vessels and some cruise ships. We also got to see the castle of Madrid from the boat, a historical reference for the city. We also got to see 12 original cranes. We learned that they receive liquid gas from the US. Many of the cars come from Asia. In terms of performance, turn around time is better for the city. After the boat tour, we went to lunch at El Raco Del Cargol. It was good but it was so much food! After we ate, we headed to Operinter for our second lecture of the day. It was very interesting, and they made us sandwiches! Then, we went back to the hotel and did school work. After we did school work, we went and ate dinner for our last night in Barcelona.

Port Visit

• What makes a port a port?

-location with water and vessels

-main characteristics: calm waters bc you need a space where you can operate the vessels

-owner of the land is the state

-manager of the land: government agency

• The port’s mission

-added value to surrounding economy

-increase competitiveness to users

-provide logistic solutions end-to-end from the existing ones

• IV Strategic Plan 2021-2025

-environmental: energy transit

-economic: competitiveness

-social: human capital

• Fast fashion

-Zara

-new clothing about every two weeks

• Fracking

-forbidden in europe

-way to produce gas in US

 

Operinter Visit-Alonso Group

*sustainability

-we watched videos on sustainability logistics

-reduce waste->decrease packaging

• Services

-transportation solutions

-warehousing and distribution

-80 offices

-diversification *Pharma

-picking and packing: prepare the final order

-many National and international offices

• Internship and career opportunities

-always looking for talent all over the world