Smart Logistics 2026 promotes digitalization and sustainability with leaders in the logistics sector

 

the day Smart Logistics 2026, organized by ITENE with the support of IVACE+i (Generalitat Valenciana), brought together 230 industry leaders in BioHub VLC to address digitalization and logistics sustainability as drivers of international economic competitiveness.

 

Structural metamorphosis of the logistics sector

 

The meeting was inaugurated by Vicente Martínez MusThird Vice President and Minister of Environment, Infrastructure, Territory and Recovery, who assured that logistics crosses "an unprecedented structural metamorphosis driven by digitization"During his speech, he emphasized the importance of adapting infrastructure to new global trade flows.

 

For his part, the Regional Secretary for Industry, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Felipe CarrascoHe closed the session by defining logistics as a leading sector in business creation and employmenthighlighting its commitment to the decarbonization and the attraction of qualified talent.

 

Key facts from the Smart Logistics 2026 meeting

 

The day consolidated important figures on the participation and reach of the event, reflecting the mobilization of the main actors in the supply chain leaders.

 

Indicator	Detail
Total attendees	230 professionals
Participating executives and speakers	23 experts
Venue of the event	BioHub VLC
Main organizer	ITENE

 

Strategic pillars: Last mile and automation

 

The program was divided into three fundamental technical blocks for the foreign trade and operational efficiency:

 

• Urban logistics and last mile: With the participation of CADE Logistics, Transportes y Pescados Los Alegres y Satinel SystemThe challenges of e-commerce and environmental restrictions in cities.
• Digitization and automation: Experts from TLSI y Anylogic Iberia They highlighted that the use of Artificial Intelligence and predictive systems is a cultural transformation rather than merely a technological one.
• Resilience and cybersecurity: representatives CIBERTRS y SPB Global Corporation They emphasized the need for real-time visibility in the face of current geopolitical uncertainty.

 

The initial strategic presentations were given by André Oliveira, Business Unit Director South & West Europe of DHL Supply Chain, and Sheila SastreOOH Manager of GLS Groupwho agreed that the automation It is key in high operational pressure environments.

 

Roundtables and a vision for the future

 

The operational debate was moderated by the Asociación de Cargadores de España and the platform LOGISTOPfeaturing brands of the caliber of Miebach, TROLLI Ibérica, Porcelanosa Grupo, ZUMEX, Car Volum, Choví Logistics, Grupo Chema Ballester e In Side Logistics.

 

Finally, Fede de Luna, Innovation Agent in ITENEHe concluded that the real impact is generated through the combination of digital tools, optimized processes, and trained teams.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Smart Logistics 2026

What is the main driver of change in logistics today?
Digitalization is driving a structural metamorphosis that allows the sector's complexity to be transformed into a competitive advantage through the use of data and artificial intelligence.

What technologies are considered critical to the supply chain?
Artificial intelligence, advanced simulation, predictive systems, and automation are essential for improving planning and operational management under pressure.

How does the geopolitical environment affect logistics?
Geopolitical uncertainty demands greater resilience in the supply chain, based on cybersecurity, real-time visibility, and advanced risk analysis.

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