During the event held at the Business Confederation of Seville, Francisco Aranda, President of UN, stressed the relevance of Andalucía in this sector, highlighting its strategic location, connection to key ports and extensive road network, which place it as the third most competitive region in logistics at a national level.
The conclusions of the ICLE2023 study, sponsored by the real estate company Goodman, lay the foundations for turning Spain into a global logistics hub
Aranda highlighted that "Andalusia enjoys an excellent connection with the main seaports and a key geostrategic position due to its proximity to Africa”, in addition to having key infrastructures such as the port Algeciras Bay, recognized as the most efficient of EuropeHowever, he mentioned the lack of capacity for air freight transport in the region as a challenge.
The report also highlights that the logistics sector represents 5% of Andalusia's GDP and employs more than 123.000 people, accounting for 14,6% of national employment in this sector. Aranda concluded that "Andalusia's role as a key hub within the European logistics landscape is fundamental for its economic growth and international projection«.
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