6. Results by areas
6.4. Infrastructures
Infrastructures in Spain are a clear attraction for investors and foreign companies rate this aspect the highest out of all areas included in the
survey.
Nearly all the aspects included in this section received very positive ratings, particularly airports and high-speed train links, followed by roads
and ports. The availability of industrial land is another aspect rated highly in relation to the importance companies ascribe to it.
The only aspects in which, despite receiving positive ratings, there is a gap between rating and importance are broadband penetration and
roads.
Figure 14
Infrastructures
Availability and quality of providers
Availability and quality of distribution networks
Extension of logistic centers
High-speed train links
Availability of industrial land
INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK
Broadband penetration
Barometer of the Business Climate in Spain, 2010 results
Results by areas
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Airports
Rail networks
Roads
Ports
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The availability of extensive and modern infrastructures is a key factor in swaying multinational companies’ investment decision
processes.
The good rating that foreign investors award to infrastructures in Spain reflects the significant efforts made in recent years by the
various different Governments and Administrations.
Moreover, Spain’s infrastructure network serves as a strategic asset not just today but also in the medium and long term future hence
continuing to attract new investments:
High-speed trains: Spain has the 2 nd largest network in Europe (1,600 kilometers).
Airports: Spain has two of the top ten airports in Europe in terms of passenger numbers.
Road network: Spain has the second largest network of major roads in Europe (14,689 km of highways).
Sea transport: Spain has 3 of the top ten container ports in Europe (Barcelona, Algeciras and Valencia).
Source: Spanish Ministry of Public Works
Rating
Importance
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