09/08/2026

Spain needs workers in its ports: there is a shortage of more than 17,000 and they pay salaries of up to 4,000 euros per month.

Spanish ports are preparing for a significant generational and professional shift. Over the next five years, the sector will need to hire between 12,000 and 17,000 workers.

This scenario is reflected in the report 'The talent challenge in Spanish ports', prepared by Ocean Capital Partners (OCP), which points to a profound transformation of port employment.

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