SIL 2025: Global Logistics Fair Drives Innovation & Growth

Logistics is essential for modern life. Thanks to it, products and raw materials reach our hands every day through the supply chain. But its importance is not limited to this; it is also a significant economic driver that creates many jobs. According to recent data from ICEX, there are over 200.000 companies linked to the logistics sector, with around a million people working in this activity, representing 10% of our country’s GDP. Air freight transport experienced a remarkable 2024, with a volume of 1.28 million tonnes, according to AENA it was the year with the most freight traffic recorded to date. To further boost efficiency in this key sector, constant updating on the latest technological advancements is essential.

In this context of constant growth, the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL) will be held, the international reference fair for Logistics, Transport, Intralogistics and Supply Chain. The event is organised by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) from 18 to 20 June at the España Square – Montjuïc venue of Fira de Barcelona. SIL, maintaining the successful formula of previous editions, focuses on generating business, networking among companies, and exchanging knowledge through the SIL Knowledge congress.

The fair brought together, in the last edition, more than 650 companies and agents, representing the entire logistics chain, creating a conducive environment for generating new business opportunities. The internationalisation of participating companies remains one of the pillars of this edition: 30% of the companies present are foreign, with representatives from countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, USA, Chile, Peru, Argentina, UAE, among others.

At SIL, networking takes a leading role. In an environment where establishing synergies between companies is key, the fair provides participants with the SILvIA Platform, a digital tool that facilitates contact generation, message exchange and meeting requests. In the 2024 edition alone, more than 8.000 digital connections were registered, and over 3.000 meetings were scheduled. This is complemented by a comprehensive agenda of events and the SIL Networking Zone, a space specifically designed to foster information exchange and create business opportunities through B2B meetings.

Recruiting and promoting talent is an opportunity offered by SIL through the Job Market Place, organised by Barcelona Activa in collaboration with SIL. Through this space, companies can fill available vacancies and connect with professionals in the sector. In the previous edition, the Job Market Place had around 780 candidates, consolidating itself as a key point for talent incorporation.

Furthermore, SIL is also a space to generate knowledge, debate ideas, and analyse sector trends. In this edition, SIL International Knowledge will offer, over the three days, presentations addressing current challenges and concerns affecting logistics from a comprehensive perspective. The programme will include key topics such as sustainability, as well as specialised conferences on maritime, land and air logistics.

In this regard, Pere Navarro, the special delegate of the State at the CZFB and president of SIL, emphasises that “SIL is much more than a fair: it is the meeting point where the future of logistics is shaped, business opportunities are generated, and talent and innovation are promoted in an increasingly global and sustainable environment”.

On the other hand, Blanca Sorigué, general director of the CZFB and SIL, states that “each edition of SIL reaffirms its role as a global platform where business, talent and knowledge converge. We are committed to connecting the entire logistics ecosystem, promoting internationalisation and addressing the sector’s major challenges with a sustainable and innovative approach”.

To attend SIL, registration is required via the website, where all information can also be followed in an updated manner. And with the LinkedIn channel, professionals will also be able to find out about the latest news from the main international logistics sector fair.