The new Sustainable Mobility Law establishes a new regulatory framework for transport in Spain, with direct implications for companies and logistics operators.

Among its key measures, it requires companies with more than 200 employees to approve sustainable mobility plans within a maximum period of two years, which will influence staff organisation and the way in which workers access logistics centres and warehouses.

The law also provides for the strengthening of rail freight transport and the reduction of domestic flights when there is a train alternative of less than two and a half hours, a change that opens up opportunities for multimodal diversification.

General objectives of the law

The Sustainable Mobility Law seeks to reduce transport emissions, in line with European climate commitments. To this end, it aims to promote public transport, walking and cycling, car sharing and the electrification of vehicles.

To this end, fast charging stations for electric vehicles will be installed and the rail network will be strengthened as an efficient and less polluting alternative to road transport.

For companies such as Stock Logistic, a transport and logistics company that forms part of the logistics division of Alonso Group, this law presents both challenges and opportunities.

Opportunities

By aligning ourselves with sustainability regulations, at Stock Logistic we can reinforce our image as a responsible company undergoing ecological transition, which represents growing value for customers who demand operations with a lower carbon footprint.

The law, as a framework, provides access to incentives and funds linked to the decarbonisation of transport, which can facilitate fleet renewal, the installation of electric charging infrastructure, and partnerships with multimodal transport.

The new regulation also opens up a wide range of opportunities in the last mile, where sustainable delivery can gain ground in favour of electric bicycles, light electric vehicles or urban distribution hubs.

Challenges

The obligation to have a sustainable mobility plan at work may affect the operations of staff travelling to logistics centres or warehouses. In these circumstances, it will be necessary to consider alternatives such as public transport, carpooling among workers, fleet electrification, or flexible working hours.

This law may also affect the delivery of goods in urban areas, as it could be regulated more restrictively, such as the implementation of low-emission zones that may hinder certain deliveries.

In conclusion, the new regulations mark a turning point for the transport and logistics sector in Spain, presenting companies with both immediate operational challenges and the opportunity to differentiate themselves as operators committed to the green transition.