The four key elements of the CEL to make Spain the international logistics hub of reference

 

El Centro Español de Logística (CEL) celebrated today in Coslada su 5th Transport Forum to boost España , the hub global logistics. The meeting coordinated responses to geopolitical uncertainty, prioritizing digitalization and training to improve sectoral competitiveness.

 

Strategic vision for a resilient logistics model

 

The institutional opening of the day, held within the framework of Logistics Week, was attended by José María García GómezDeputy Minister of Housing, Transport and Infrastructure of the Comunidad de MadridDuring his speech, he stressed that global crises have gone from being isolated incidents to structural components, which demands a firm response from the Spanish economy.

 

“We must move towards a real simplification of the administrative procedures that affect logistics, avoiding regulatory duplication and reducing the bureaucratic burden. Ensuring interoperability between systems is key,” he stated. García Gómez. In this line, Eduardo San Román, general director of the Agencia Logística de la Comunidad de MadridHe emphasized that 39% of the participation in said agency comes from the private sector, allowing regulation to be designed under a real market vision.

 

For its part, Ángel Viveros, Mayor of CosladaHe emphasized the strategic position of the municipality and projects such as the Puerto SecoTo close the initial block, Ana González, President of CELHe recalled that the potential of España As an international logistics center, it requires planning and coordinated investment among all links in the chain. supply chain leaders.

 

Impact of geopolitics and efficiency on transport

 

The panel discussion on the international context, moderated by Javier GaliciaRepresentatives from UNO Logística, CETM y AEDHE. Ana González He emphasized that disruptions—whether war, energy, or health-related—are now an intrinsic condition of the chain: “In the 90s, I remember the Balkan War… this already caused a major disruption. From then on, we can mention several with constant frequency.”

 

Regarding road transport, Ramón García, CEO of CELHe focused on the importance of information. He emphasized that the use of non-interoperable systems hinders collaboration. “The big challenge now is standardization, which necessarily involves organizing and structuring the processes, data, and language needed so that we all speak the same language,” he explained.

 

Data analysis and productivity of the logistics sector 2026

 

One of the key points of the forum was the presentation of Adecco Outsourcing's Fifth Barometer on Productivity and EfficiencyThe data reveals that transport and distribution exceed the national average productivity, consolidating themselves as critical economic drivers.

 

Efficiency Indicator / Sector	Value (Points/Percentage)
Productivity in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution	65,6 %
Transport Sector (Productivity Index)	63,5 points
Distribution Sector (Productivity Index)	63,4 points
National Average Productivity (Spain 2026)	58,6 points
Private Participation in the Logistics Agency	39 %

 

Multimodality: Rail, Ports and Air Cargo

 

The railway bloc, with the participation of Renfe Mercancías, MERCASA y TAISA Logistics, concluded that it is imperative to improve the reliability of the service in order to integrate it into multimodal solutions. In parallel, in the port sector (in collaboration with Propeller Madrid), it was warned that uncertainty in inspection deadlines could divert traffic to other European ports.

 

Finally, air cargo, analyzed together with Foro MadcargoIt is reaffirmed as a structural mode for high-value goods. However, challenges persist in customs coordination and operational capacity that must be resolved to achieve a real multimodality.

 

• Education 71% of companies already promote training plans.
• Performance: Training generates productivity increases of up to 10%.
• Digitization: It is seen as a transformation of processes, not just support.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the 5th Transport Forum

 

What factors are driving productivity in Spanish logistics?

According to the barometer of Adecco Outsourcing As presented at the forum, training is the key driver, generating performance improvements of up to 10%. Furthermore, the transport sector scored 63,5 points, placing it well above the national average.

 

What is the main obstacle to the digitalization of transport?

The biggest challenge is the lack of interoperability between platforms. As the CELIt is necessary to standardize language and data so that all actors in the supply chain can collaborate efficiently.

 

How does current geopolitics affect international logistics?

Geopolitics has ceased to generate isolated crises and has instead created an environment of structural uncertainty. This forces companies to rethink their business strategies, gaining flexibility and the ability to anticipate energy or military disruptions.