Aragon consolidates its position as a European logistics hub: ALIA showcases its strengths and collaborative ecosystem to international clusters.

 

representatives logistics clusters from several European countries have met for three days in the Aragonese capital, in a meeting organized by ALIA, the Aragon Logistics Cluster. The event is part of the network of clusters of ALICE (European Technology Platform for Logistics and Supply Chain), and aims to exchange of experiences, the presentation of projects and the promotion of international collaboration.

 

Assistants of groups of France (CARA, EURALOGISTICS), Sweden (CLOSER), Finland (Limowa), and Belgium (VIL, Flanders Innovation Cluster for Logistics), as well as leaders of the ALICE platform itself, have learned first-hand about the fortresses of Aragon , the communications node y hub logistic.

 

The CEO of ALIA, Angel Gil, highlighted the importance of the event for the projection of the region: "We want Europe to know the guarantees and solid structure that Aragon offers for operating safely, not only because of its connectivity, communications, or land availability, but also because of the high level of specialization of its companies and a vocation for innovation that places some of our companies as leaders in their areas of activity.".

 

During the sessions, participants have delved into the functioning of the ALIA cluster, sharing good practice and debating proposals for joint projectsGil stressed the need for these forums: "A regulatory framework emanates from Europe that imposes common challenges in logistics and transport, so these forums are essential to share solutions and to build joint projects that make the “more resilient supply chains”.

 

The meeting agenda included visits to key companies in the sector in Aragon, such as novaltia y The Zaragozana, as well as the training and research center Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC)They have also visited the CIFPA, a center for innovation in advanced vocational training that has logistics laboratories and automated warehouse simulators.

 

The actions of internationalization promoted by ALIA are ongoing. This meeting joins other notable 2025 initiatives, such as the recent signed agreement with the Chamber of Shanghai and the China-Spain Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the cluster co-leads the European U-Save project, which seeks to develop a system of drones, powered by hydrogen and electric, for the transport of vital supplies in urban emergency situations.

 

Finally, this event of international projection coincides with the celebration of the 15 anniversary ALIA, which commemorates the anniversary with the special program '15 years, 15 milestones', culminating with the ALIA Logistics Summit, a key event for the sector at the national level, which will take place on October 29.