UNO presents the Government with urgent measures to alleviate the rise in logistical costs due to the armed conflict

 

The logistics employers' association UNO has met with the minister of Economía, Comercio y Empresa, Carlos Cuerpoto analyze the impact of the conflict on Oriente PróximoThe meeting seeks to implement retroactive measures in response to the 31% increase in fuel prices.

 

Economic impact on transport and logistics

 

During the urgent meeting, the business organization UNO It has provided a snapshot of the critical situation facing the sector after twelve days of hostilities. The increase in the operating costs, which ranges between 12% and 14%, affects the value chain across the board, impacting particularly hard on the SMEs of the sector.

 

Given this scenario, the employers' association has asked the minister Carlos Cuerpo The adoption of immediate and retroactive measures to mitigate the losses accumulated since the beginning of the crisis. According to data provided by the entity, fuel prices have risen by 31% in just two weeks.

 

Logistics Indicator	Variation / Proposal
Fuel price increase	+ 31 %
Increase in total operating costs	12% - 14%
Direct aid requested (fuel)	€0,25/liter
Previous aid limit (proposed to be removed)	€400.000 per company

 

Key proposals for competitiveness and supply

 

To ensure the supply chain continuity, UNO has put forward a package of technical and financial measures:

 

• Direct aid: Implementation of 25 cents per liter of fuel, regardless of fuel type.
• Fleet support: Vehicle-based aid for trucks and vans, eliminating the €400.000 cap so as not to penalize companies with large fleets.
• International insurance: Creation of a hedge fund for maritime and air transport in the face of new war surcharges.
• Customs reinforcement: Enhancement of the Puntos de Inspección Fronteriza (PIF) in strategic nodes.

 

The employers' association has emphasized the need to strengthen the infrastructure of Puerto de Algeciras, Puerto de Valencia and the Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas to prevent the formation of bottleneck that hinder Spanish exports and imports.

 

Finally, from UNO They have positively assessed the "willingness and sensitivity" shown by the head of the ministry Economía, who has committed to maintaining a constant dialogue with representatives of the logistics sector to safeguard the country's competitiveness.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the logistics crisis

What is the main impact of the conflict on Spanish transport?

The main impact is the sharp increase in operating costs, which have risen between 12% and 14% mainly due to the 31% increase in fuel prices in just twelve days.

What financial support measures has the employers' association UNO requested?

A direct aid of 25 cents per liter of fuel has been proposed, along with the elimination of the €400.000 limit on aid per company to adequately cover companies with large vehicle fleets.

How is the fluidity of foreign trade being protected?

By reinforcing Border Inspection Posts (BIPs) in Algeciras, Valencia and Madrid-Barajas, in addition to creating an insurance coverage fund to mitigate surcharges on air and sea transport.