American giants like Amazon and UPS have long bet on Madrid’s strategic value.
Amazon operates major fulfillment centers across the region, including in San Fernando de Henares, Getafe, and Alcalá de Henares, forming vital nodes in its
European logistics network. UPS, meanwhile, counts on several key facilities in Madrid, including sorting centers and regional offices. The company handles a significant volume of both domestic and international shipments from the Spanish region, playing a major role in sustaining the flow of goods across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
Additionally, UPS’s state-of-the-art logistics facility near Madrid-Barajas Airport serves as its main distribution hub for the Iberian Peninsula, reinforcing the city’s
importance in its global supply chain strategy. Among the latest to expand its footprint is Hines, the Texas-based real estate investment and development firm. In March 2025, Hines completed the Nexus San Fernando logistics center, a 26,366-square-meter facility in the Corredor del Henares.
Designed for last-mile operations, the site features sustainable elements like rooftop solar panels and LED lighting, earning BREEAM Excellent and Fitwel certifications. Earlier, in June 2024, Hines finalized the Parque Logístico Atalayuela in Vallecas, comprising two warehouses totaling 31,000 square meters. Tenants include Eurotranspharma, Straumann, and Croma Gio.Batta, reflecting the project’s appeal to the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Lineage Logistics, the Michigan-based leader in temperature-controlled supply chains, also anchored itself in Madrid. Shortly after acquiring Grupo Fuentes—one of Spain’s principal cold storage and transport providers— a couple of years ago, Lineage established its Southern Europe headquarters in the city, enhancing its service capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula and strengthening its European footprint.
Madrid’s appeal is no accident. Its extensive high-speed rail network, expansive road infrastructure, and world-class digital connectivity create a rare combination of accessibility and efficiency. The region has 23 logistics parks and manages 55% of the air cargo entering Spain, contributing to 7% of the GDP, and providing employment for over 200,000 individuals.
As supply chains adapt to shifting geopolitical and technological realities, Madrid’s growing importance is clear. For U.S. investors, it’s a familiar story—one that
continues to gain momentum.