Nearly 200 executives and professionals from the logistics sector in Spain and Portugal gathered in Madrid on November 25th to analyze the future of the supply chain on the Iberian Peninsula. Under the theme "From Volatility to Agility," the event reaffirmed its position as a key forum for cooperation and discussion on resilience, digitalization, and sustainability in a sector undergoing profound transformation.
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La III Supply Chain Iberia Conference It highlighted the need for Iberian logistics to evolve rapidly to cope with an increasingly uncertain global environment. Discussions focused on how companies should improve their operational agility and reinforce the answer's capacity of their supply chains in the face of market volatility.
La digitalization emerged as a fundamental pillar for this change. Leading companies such as Arvato, Generix and CHEP They contributed their experience, highlighting the importance of having "Advanced technological infrastructures, efficient pooling solutions, and integrated platforms capable of improving traceability and operational performance"Their interventions underscored how innovation, automation, and flow optimization are essential for connected and data-driven logistics.
Another central theme of the day was the sustainabilityThis is driven by both new European regulations and increasing pressure from markets and consumers. The transition to more efficient supply chains "greens" It was a constant theme in the round tables and presentations.
The potential of an integrated logistics bloc
One of the most relevant points of the conference was the analysis of the Iberian logistics integrationExperts agreed that Spain and Portugal have a historic opportunity to position itself as a more logistics hub competitive on the European chessboard.
To achieve this goal, emphasis was placed on the need to make progress in a greater harmonization of transport, a better infrastructure coordination and a shared vision of the strategic corridors. The need to promote the intermodalityImproving technological interoperability and reducing operational frictions in cross-border flows was a recurring theme among participants.
The event, which was opened by Francis Aranda, president of UNO, and the main presentation of Ramon GarciaThe presentation by the CEL's general director was characterized by its multidisciplinary approach. It addressed highly topical issues such as the transformation of road transport, new collaboration models, and the evolution of... cold logistics and the crucial role of the advanced analytics in strategic decision-making. Two round tables, moderated by María Salcedo and Pedro Alcubilla, focused specifically on integration between both countries.
The closing of the conference left a clear message: "Iberian logistics is at a point of transformation and only through a shared vision will it be able to fully realize its strategic potential in Europe."The organization's commitment is to continue creating these spaces for dialogue and networking to strengthen regional cooperation, considering it the key to improving competitiveness of the Iberian Peninsula in the continental context.
