On day 7 we had the opportunity to visit both the Port of Barcelona and Operinter. It was neat to learn about the port of Barcelona and then go to a logistics company that works with the port. At the port of Barcelona we learned about the container ships they recieve and got to take a boat ride around the port to visualize the size of the operation. The Port of Barcelona imports LNG, large container ships, many different car brands and all other types of goods. We saw brands like Mazda and other Japanese car brands at the port being unloaded. Barcelona is an important port due to its location and the size of the city and companies in Barcelona. When on the ship we even got to see Team Italy’s sail boat for the American cup that was taking place. It was sponsored by Prada! There were massive cranes to unload the ships upon arrival and one was knocked down to be reconstructed. In order to operate efficiently the port has to utilize lean tools to get goods in and out. The port is working to become more sustainable and reduce CO2 emissions.

Operinter is a global logistics company. Our host taught us about the sustainable future of Operinter and plans for expansion. Operinter currently operates on every continent but Antartica and has offices in Miami and Los Angeles in the US. There are internship opportunities available within Operinter and I will definitely keep them in mind for my future! It was cool to learn about their role in transportation of goods.