District 4.0
The innovation that transforms industry
Where we anticipate what.
Where we reinvent how.
2025 milestones: The CZFB innovation and economic revitalisation
In 2025, the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) launched its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, centred on three cornerstones: the economic and social development of the region, the urban integration of District 4.0, and its ESG strategy focused on governance, sustainability, and equality criteria. This century-old entity, funded through its own resources and the management of its assets, is one of the leading drivers of innovation and economic revitalisation in the Catalan economy. Its contribution to the country’s economic and social development rests on cornerstones such as the urban integration of District 4.0 and the fulfilment of sustainability goals set by the United Nations and the European Union.
Jaume Collboni Cuadrado
Barcelona is at a decisive moment. We want the city to be a place to live, with cohesive neighbourhoods and a dynamic economy that benefits everyone. That’s why the City Council is driving economic and social progress to build the Barcelona of the future.
Pere Navarro Morera
The CZFB is consolidating itself as an engine of industrial transformation, innovation, and economic development in the Barcelona metropolitan area. With over a hundred years of history, we continue to anticipate the needs of society and the industrial landscape with a commitment to public service.
The CZFB becomes a ‘Stroke-Protected Space‘
The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) is strengthening its commitment to health and safety by certifying its facilities as a Stroke-Protected Space, as part of the Barcelona Free Zone Against Stroke campaign. This initiative began in 2023 with awareness-raising actions aimed at staff and culminated in May 2025 with the certification awarded…
DFactory Barcelona begins essential expansion
DFactory Barcelona, the heart of District 4.0, is moving forward with its expansion project. This will allow it to grow from its current 17,000 m² to the planned 60,000 m² by the end of 2026.
Commitment to environmental sustainability
The Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) is firmly committed to sustainability and environmental protection. For this reason, it has implemented actions to improve its environmental performance and reduce the environmental impact of its activities.
The meeting point for the logistics sector
SIL Barcelona once again closed an edition that firmly established it as one of the world’s leading trade fairs for Logistics, Transportation, Intralogistics, and Supply Chain, and the top reference point in Spain, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic region. With 15,134 visitors and 650 participating companies, the internationalisation rate reached 30%.
Vision
To lead the digital transformation of industry in order to attract investment and create opportunities for the region and quality employment.
Mission
To lead the digital transformation of industry in order to attract investment and create opportunities for the region and quality employment.
Values
Collaboration and consensus-building, professionalism, teamwork and participation, innovation, environmental sustainability, transparency and economic soundness.