Customs Support Group expands Spain presence with Barcelona acquisition

Customs Support Group has completed its third acquisition in Spain since 2022 by purchasing Barcelona-based customs representative TEN Aduanas, an Authorized Economic Operator certified company. This move establishes CSG's direct presence at Barcelona's port and airport, two critical Mediterranean gateways for international trade. The acquisition consolidates CSG's Spanish footprint across three strategic locations: Algeciras (customs operations), Barcelona (port and airport services), and Madrid (international trade consulting), while bringing together nearly 100 professionals across the country.

The deal reflects a broader trend of consolidation within the customs brokerage sector as regulatory complexity and digitalization demands intensify. TEN Aduanas brings specialized expertise in T1 transit documents, health and phytosanitary inspections, and 24/7 operational availability. CSG plans to maintain the acquired company's staff and service model while integrating proprietary AI-driven automation tools across its European network of 120+ offices and 1,700 professionals.

For supply chain professionals, this consolidation signals strengthened trade facilitation capacity at critical Mediterranean nodes. Companies relying on Spain for customs clearance should expect improved service integration and access to advanced compliance technology, though they should monitor how operational integration unfolds. The investment in automation technology alongside specialized teams suggests a market shift toward hybrid service models combining human expertise with digital solutions.