2.6 Economic and social impact

Huelva Port Authority conducts socio-economic impact studies every two years. As a new development, Puertos del Estado has developed a new methodology for carrying out this type of study with the aim of standardising the studies across the Port System. Furthermore, the Port Authorities of Andalusia are keen to have impact studies to understand the contribution of port activity to the Andalusian economy. During 2025, coordination efforts were in place to address the aforementioned circumstances, whilst work began on the new 2024 impact study for the Port of Huelva.