ALIA forms a strategic alliance with the Shanghai Chamber of Logistics to boost Chinese investment in Aragon.

 

El Aragon Logistics Cluster (ALIA) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Shanghai Chamber of Logistics and the China-Spain Chamber of Commerce at a specialized forum held in the Chinese metropolis. The pact aims to boost the attraction of Asian investments to Zaragoza, capitalizing on the city's privileged position as a distribution center for southern Europe.

 

The signing is part of the visit of a delegation from Zaragoza City Council to China, led by the mayor Natalia Chueca, who participated in a forum with about twenty Shanghai entrepreneurs interested in establishing businesses in Spain. Chueca highlighted the city's competitive advantages, emphasizing that in just one day of road transport, one can access 180 million potential customers in Europe and North Africa.

 

 

 

Logistics relations between Zaragoza and China have been strengthened in recent years, with routes such as the Zaragoza-Xinjiang convoy, which reduces maritime transport time by half, and the planned direct Zaragoza-Wuhan air route.

 

 

 

“On a single day of road transport, we reach 180 million potential customers in Europe and North Africa,” the mayor stated. She also highlighted the city’s logistics infrastructure, mentioning the Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PLAZA), with more than 13 million square meters and considered the fourth logistics center in Europe. In addition, he highlighted the Zaragoza Maritime Terminal, the busiest dry port in Spain, and the airport, "a leader in air cargo along with Madrid and Barcelona."

 

Beyond logistics, Chueca highlighted the region's favorable investment environment, which offers "competitive operating costs, readily available industrial land at good prices, affordable housing, and a framework of legal certainty and political stability." This is further complemented by energy self-sufficiency of the region, which produces 183% of the renewable energy consumed in Spain.

 

For its part, Eduardo CorellaThe president of the Aragon Logistics Association (ALIA) celebrated the signing of the agreement. "It means that one of the most important business centers in the world is extending a hand to us and opening up new opportunities." tremendous development prospects "To our partners," Corella stated. The executive emphasized the growing global recognition of Aragon's capabilities, which facilitates the formation of these types of alliances.

 

Logistics relations between Zaragoza and China have been strengthened in recent years, with routes such as the Zaragoza-Xinjiang convoy, which reduces maritime transport time by half, and the planned direct Zaragoza-Wuhan air route. Through cooperation agreements with Chinese cities such as Lishui Jiaxing, Nanjin and WeihaiZaragoza is consolidating its position as an intercontinental platform within the New Silk Road, seeking to attract investment and serve as a distribution center for southern Europe.