AET and FETEIA-OLTRA sign a two-year agreement to modernize transport in Spain

 

 

La Asociación Española del Transporte (AET) and FETEIA-OLTRA They have formalized a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the implementation of technologies ICTInnovation and knowledge transfer in the transport and logistics sector in SpainThe agreement, signed in BarcelonaIt establishes a two-year framework to align initiatives that modernize the professional operating ecosystem.

 

This collaboration prioritizes areas critical to the global business, such as digital transformationSustainability and technical training. The fundamental objective is to enable proposals with a real impact on competitiveness and logistics operations to effectively reach professionals and institutional decision-making centers.

 

Structure and objectives of the sectoral agreement

 

The agreement stipulates the ongoing exchange of information and the formulation of proposals for improvements to ongoing projects. This aims to strengthen communication with the relevant authorities, providing the sector with a strategic vision combined with precise technical execution. To ensure the achievement of these objectives, a Joint Monitoring Commission responsible for coordinating the development of each initiative.

 

As part of both entities' ambition, the agreement includes a commitment to promote similar agreements with other organizations. The ultimate goal is to consolidate a digital innovation hub based on the ICT applied to transport, fostering an environment where technological adoption acts as a lever for continuous improvement in foreign trade.

 

Collaboration Axis	Agreement Details
Duration	2 years of joint sectoral agenda.
Priority Areas	ICT, Innovation, Sustainability and Training.
Firm Headquarters	Barcelona.
Control Mechanism	Joint Monitoring Committee.

 

Declarations of the protagonists

 

During the signing act, Juan Manuel Martínez Mourín, President of the AETHe emphasized the importance of technical applicability: “This agreement gives us a framework to prioritize, put real-world use cases on the table, and help ensure that technology—and the associated training—is implemented where it truly improves operations.”.

 

For its part, Enric Ticó Buxadós, President of FETEIA-OLTRAHe emphasized the need for international coordination: “In international logistics and transport, coordinated work leads to faster progress. With this collaboration, we aim to streamline information exchange and promote initiatives that modernize processes—including in customs—and foster a shared agenda.”.

 

Key commitments of the alliance

• Joint organization of activities and professional meeting forums.
• Development of innovation projects and transfer of technical knowledge.
• Promoting digitalization in operational and customs processes.
• Promotion of a technological innovation hub open to other organizations in the sector.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the AET and FETEIA-OLTRA agreement

What is the duration and main purpose of the agreement?

The agreement is valid for two years and its purpose is to coordinate efforts in innovation, ICT and training to modernize the transport and logistics sector in Spain.

What role does technology play in this collaboration?

Technology is a central pillar, focusing on the application of solutions ICT that improve actual operations, competitiveness and efficiency in processes, including the customs area.

Who will oversee the execution of the projects?

A Joint Monitoring Commission, made up of members of the AET y FETEIA-OLTRA, to specify and coordinate all initiatives arising from the agreement.