La Association of Logistics Operators (UNO) has raised the alarm about the shortage of capacity in the electricity distribution network, a problem it considers "alarming." According to official electricity demand access maps, a 83,4% of the network nodes are saturated, a situation that, according to its president Francis Aranda, "It compromises the viability of new electrical connections for logistics platforms, fleet electrification projects, industrial refrigeration facilities, and developments linked to supply chain automation.".
Aranda has highlighted that saturation is especially “pronounced in industrial estates, logistics centers and transport corridors”, precisely the key areas for the country's economic development. This situation is perceived as a direct brake on growth and competitiveness, threatening the materialization of vital projects for the modernization of logistics and transportation.
The president of UNO has recalled that the logistics sector, which represents around 7% of Spanish GDP, is in a phase of transformation towards a more sustainable and digital model. However, "Without the ability to connect to the electricity grid, many investments will be paralyzed or will be relocated to other countries with greater energy solvency."The risk, according to his words, is that Spain loses its position as hub logistics and industrial. "With a saturated distribution network, I insist that every day that passes paralyzes investments, delays job creation, and hinders the real decarbonization of transport and logistics.", has sentenced.
At this juncture, UNO has requested an extraordinary and urgent plan to strengthen and digitalize the distribution network at the main logistics hubs. The employers' association also calls for a “a stable remuneration framework that accelerates infrastructure investment and raises investment limits where necessary.”, giving priority to projects aligned with European decarbonization objectives.
As an additional measure, Aranda has proposed the creation of a public-private working group, which includes the logistics and transport sector, with the aim of "coordinate priorities and shorten deadlines in those saturated enclaves with a high economic and employment impact"The message is clear: "The energy transition in logistics cannot remain a dead letter due to a lack of network planning. We need a firm commitment and immediate measures to ensure Spain remains a competitive logistics hub in Europe.".
Aranda concluded with a forceful warning: "Spain cannot lose this race. Without electrical capacity, there is no electrification, no investment attraction, and no job creation in the logistics sector.". Your request is not for privileges, but for “Certainty and a network that supports our growth to remain competitive.”.
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