IAG Cargo is collaborating marine aquaculture company Cooke España to boost exports of Spanish seafood.
Cooke España’s Sea Bass, Sea Bream and Meagre can reach international markets in under 48 hours on IAG Cargo’s temperature-controlled Constant Fresh service.
Spain is currently Europe’s leading aquaculture producer 1, producing around 243,000 tonnes of farmed fish and shellfish in 2023, representing 23% of the EU’s total aquaculture output 2.
Alongside the traditional markets in North America and Asia, Spain’s aquaculture trade with Latin America is rapidly expanding. In 2024, IAG Cargo recorded a 38.5% year-on-year increase in goods shipped from Spain to Latin America.
IAG Cargo recently invested €1.5 million in expanding its perishable goods facilities in Madrid, increasing its capacity by 45%. The M hub now features 1,340sq m of space dedicated exclusively to temperature-controlled perishable cargo.
Regional Commercial Manager for Spain and Portugal, Idoia Martinez, said:
“At IAG Cargo, fish and seafood are among the most temperature-sensitive products we handle. That is why we have prioritised investment in dedicated infrastructure and services that ensure consistent quality in shipments to markets worldwide.
“The success story of Cooke España is a great example of how logistics can unlock global opportunity for regional producers, securing jobs, strengthening local communities and creating new trade routes for Spain’s world-class produce.”
Cooke’s freshly harvested fish is transported from Aguilas to Madrid to be loaded into aircraft holds and flown to international destinations, either directly from the Madrid hub or via London Heathrow.
