SpainExport agentWhat are the core advantages of?

As the third - largest economy in the EU, Spain still maintains unique trade advantages in 2025:

• Tariff policy advantages: Relying on the EU - Latin America trade agreement, Spanish agents can help handle tariff reduction documents for more than 20 Latin American countries
• Logistics network coverage: The Port of Barcelona/Valencia handles 40% of the container throughput on the Mediterranean route, providing better shipping schedule options
• Language and cultural advantages: Spanish covers 580 million people globally, and agents can handle the local document certification in the Latin American market

What are the potential risks of choosing a Spanish agent?

According to the statistics of EU customs fraud cases in 2024, special attention should be paid to:

• Risk of compliance: 23% of trade disputes involve misreporting of HS codes, and it is necessary to confirm that the agent has AEO certification qualifications
• Hidden costs: Some agents hide the port congestion surcharge in the DDP terms (an average of €85/TEU in 2025)
• Division of responsibilities: 31% of transportation delays are caused by the agents failure to clearly declare the special attributes of the goods

How to evaluate the professionalism of agency services?

It is recommended to establish an evaluation system from three dimensions:

• Qualification verification:
  • Check the validity of the registration number (CIF) of the Spanish Ministry of Commerce
  • Confirm whether to join the Spanish International Freight Forwarders Association (ASTIC)
• Service capability verification:
  • Require to provide the data of the latest 12 monthsCustoms clearanceTimeliness report
  • Check the space guarantee agreement of its cooperative shipping company
• 33. Risk control mechanism:
  • Confirm the coverage of cargo insurance (it is recommended to require the All Risks clause)
  • Examine whether its customs pre - ruling application process complies with EU 952/2013 regulations

What are the important changes in the Spanish export policy in 2025?

Three policy adjustments worthy of attention:

• Mandatory electronic documentsThe Certificate of Origin (EUR.1) fully implements the blockchain evidence storage system
• Green logistics requirementsExporters using sustainable ships will be given a 3% reduction in port charges
• Strengthening of anti - circumvention investigations: Add 3 customs inspection procedures for goods in transit through China

How to handle common service disputes?

Based on the cases of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Court in 2024, the following measures are recommended:

• Specify in the contractApplicable Clauses of INCOTERMS?2025
• Require the Agent to ProvideReal - time cargo tracking system interface
• AgreedLondon Maritime Arbitration ClauseAs a dispute resolution mechanism