The Spanish port system and shipbuilding industry are undergoing a crucial transformation for their medium- and long-term future within the European economy. The current global landscape, characterized by geopolitical tensions, the shift in maritime routes, and a more active European industrial policy with a growing defense sector, is directly impacting employment and economic activity in this area. Consequently, the port network is reinforcing its role not only as logistics hubs but also as centers of increasing industrial activity and the generation of higher value-added jobs.