Day 6

*We started off the day by taking both a bus and underground train to get to the Port de Barcelona for our lecture and tour.

*In the lecture we discussed differentiating the offer of logistics specialization services. There’s warehousing then product services, distribution services, and aftermarket services.

*We also discussed the ports strategic axis plans that their objectives. One example is environmental sustainability(energy transition). The objectives include developing a new energy model, pollution deduction, and increasing inter-modality.

*After the lecture, we got on a nice boat to view and discuss the different aspects of the port. I saw several containers being loaded and unloaded. It was nice to see another port so I have something to compare to Charlestons!

*Then we all grabbed lunch together near the hotel, complements of the college. This included 5 appetizers, and entree of our selection, and a dessert of our selection.

*We then navigated our way to a logistics company named OPerinter.

*A partner of the company gave a wonderful lecture, educating us about what they do. I learned that:

*OPerinter was founded in 1983

*is a global logistics company

*Range of services offered are : maritime transport (door to door service for all loads),

Project cargo(extensive knowledge of large transport, service e-commerce,

*And they have 23 national offices

*After the lecture, the company provided us with sandwiches for an early dinner.

*My roommate and I then headed to the hotel to complete our daily assignments.