Economy
The strategic location of Zaragoza is helping make logistics and transport the most potent sectors in the local economy, which over the previous decades was mainly concentrated in the light-metal and automotive industries.
The Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PLAZA) with an area of 12,800,000 m2 makes it the biggest in Southern Europe and has turned Zaragoza into an international reference point, supported by the growth in its airport which is now the third most important in Spain for air cargo and has regular air services to destinations on the five continents.
The setting up of major firms around Zaragoza has helped diversify what is produced and there has been a noteworthy expansion in renewable energies and recycling. Along with the investigation being carried out on non-contaminating vehicles, other pioneering projects have been set up relating to research, the sustainability industry and new technologies.
The growth of the Zaragoza Exhibition Centre stands out as it has become the third most important in Spain, both in events organised and economic volume generated.