Barcelona Port Authority (APB) is the governing body responsible for managing the Port of Barcelona. It reports to the Spanish National Ports and Harbour Authority, which implements government port policy. The national authority also coordinates and monitors efficiency in the port network – the 28 port authorities that manage the 44 ports of general interest in Spain. APB’s mission is to lead the development of the Port of Barcelona, to generate and manage infrastructures and to guarantee reliable services in order to contribute to clients’ competitiveness and create value for society at large.