The event highlighted the potential of the Iberian Peninsula as an integrated logistics hub in the global market and underlined the importance of collaboration, sustainability and digitalisation to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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La IIª Supply Chain Conference IberiaHeld in the WiZink Center in Madrid the motto "Global Opportunities for Iberian Logistics", has brought together more than a hundred experts and leaders from the logistics sector of Spain and Portugal.
During the day, innovative initiatives were presented such as the "Standtrack Project", aimed at reducing the environmental impact of urban distribution. Speakers include: Enrique Sánchez (CITET) explained how this proposal seeks to decongest cities. In addition, topics such as eco-polygons, automation, and the impact of artificial intelligence on logistics were addressed, highlighting the participation of companies such as Arvato Systems.
Leading experts and leaders in logistics, distribution and manufacturing have addressed the potential of considering Spain and Portugal as a unique logistics region in the face of different international markets.
The general director of the Spanish Logistics Center, Ramon Garcia, said: "The supply chain must be geared towards agility, efficiency and sustainability to meet the challenges of the 21st century." For his part, Pedro Alcubilla (ComToMark) He pointed out that "conceiving Spain and Portugal as an integrated logistics region continues to require constant effort on the part of all the agents involved."
The meeting included round tables where the strategic collaboration between both countries was discussed, the promotion of practices ESG and the region's competitiveness in global markets. According to data from the ICEX - Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, in 2023, Portugal was Spain's fourth client, absorbing 8% of its exports, while Spain consolidated itself as the first client and supplier of Portugal, highlighting the strong economic interdependence.
With the participation of sponsors such as Santos and Vale, Reflex and MedwayThe event reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to move towards more sustainable and competitive logistics, consolidating the Iberian Peninsula as a key player in the global supply chain.
