The employers' association logistics sector ONE has valued very positively the recent initiative of the Ministry of Economy to implement a common activity regime in the 17 autonomous communities of Spain. This plan seeks to unify business licenses and create a shared regulatory framework, which would be an important previous step towards a common framework. Iberian along with Portugal and subsequently to a complete unification within the European Union.
Francis ArandaThe president of UNO Logística, described the proposal as "excellent news and a positive step towards improving the business competitiveness of our country." According to Aranda, the creation of a single regulatory framework within Spain will eliminate administrative and bureaucratic barriers that currently hinder growth and increase operating costs, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). "It makes no sense for each regional government to have its own regulatory framework for the same activity," he stated.
Aranda emphasized that this simplification will allow logistics companies, which typically operate in multiple locations, to work more efficiently and at lower costs. "A single regulatory framework would allow companies to operate under the same rules throughout the country, significantly reducing the costs associated with adapting to different regional regulations," explained the president of UNO.
This measure, in addition, is It aligns with the recommendations of the "Draghi report", which suggests moving towards a single market in the European Union to improve competitiveness against economies such as China or the United States. According to Aranda, fostering cohesion between the Spanish autonomous communities is a fundamental first step in that direction.




