The Spanish Business Association for Logistics and Transport (UNO Logística) has issued a serious warning about the lack of effective financial support for the sector's green transition. Its president, Francisco Aranda, has cautioned that the absence of a green tax framework similar to those in other European countries is hindering the competitiveness of urban freight distribution (UFD) companies and impeding the adoption of low- and zero-emission vehicles.
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The need for a a "truly green" fiscal framework And accessible financial aid has been the central message of the intervention. Francis ArandaAranda, president of UNO, spoke at the '8th Meeting of Cities for Road Safety and Sustainable Mobility'. He emphasized that, compared to other countries, Spain is "clearly lagging behind" in policies that promote the renewal of the urban distribution vehicle fleet.
The contrast with neighboring nations is significant. The business leader cited data showing how the difference in the tax burden for a company vehicle between an electric SUV and its gasoline equivalent in Portugal The difference amounts to 30.251 euros in favor of the electric vehicle. SpainHowever, this difference is of barely three thousand euros, which is ten times less. This disparity, according to Aranda, "It hinders the sector's competitiveness and slows down the ecological transition".
The Sector's Commitment and the Role of Technology
Despite this scenario of limited incentives, the president of UNO highlighted the high innovative component of the logistics sector, which is located in a "permanent technological transformation" oriented improve operational efficiency, increase the safety of delivery drivers and, crucially, reduce emissions.
"Technology is consolidating itself as a fundamental lever for environmental sustainability, since, for example, it helps to undertake a intelligent route planning "It limits vehicle travel distances and also offers many driving aids," Aranda stated, emphasizing that technology should not be limited to just the motor.
The sector also demands the implementation of smart loading and unloading zones to optimize delivery times. Aranda insisted that the "Digitization of these squares" This would allow for more efficient management, reducing parking search time, minimizing the dreaded double parking, and improving the urban coexistence.
E-commerce, Less Polluting
The employers' association argues that Urban Freight Distribution (UFD) is an integral part of the solution for the sustainable mobility of the cities. Aranda relied on data from the consulting firm Oliver Wyman, which confirms the lower environmental impact of e-commerce in the non-food sector (non food) compared to the traditional purchasing model.
"The stores online generate between 1,5 and 2,9 times less CO2 emissions"He pointed out. Furthermore, the concentration of deliveries that characterizes the logistics model of e-commerce It is fundamental: "the concentration of deliveries allows reduce traffic volume by 4 to 9 times "We are different from the traditional purchasing model because our vans are parcel delivery buses," explained the president of UNO.
Finally, the business leader highlighted the "excellent collaboration" of the sector with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) and with various city councils, moving forward together towards "More sustainable, digital and flexible" city modelsIn his opinion, the city of the future must be able to adapt "agilely to new mobility and consumption needs" to guarantee the well-being of its residents.
