Director General’s Letter
The February review and March 2025 outlook compels us to focus carefully on three key pillars: sustainability, innovation, and resilience against global risks. As Managing Director of Logistics Express, I believe it is essential to explain what advancing towards green logistics means for our company, how we are addressing the costs of the energy transition, and what external challenges we must anticipate in this new cycle.
Review of the Previous Month
February closed with an open debate in Spain: the slow pace of transport decarbonisation. El País underlined the need to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels, while warning of the gap between European targets and the national pace of progress. This tension places operators and clients at a crossroads: how to meet regulatory demands without driving transport costs through the roof.
On the real estate front, Cinco Días confirmed the consolidation of Merlin Properties as Spain’s leading logistics property owner, with 2.3 million square metres under management. This move reinforces the concentration of the warehouse market, intensifying competition for quality space and pushing logistics rents higher.
At the international level, DSV reports warned in December 2024 of tariff volatility on maritime routes, new bottlenecks in Asia, and growing risks from geopolitical conflicts that could disrupt entire supply chains.
Finally, energy-related risks persist: high electricity prices, fragile networks, and warnings of potential disruptions caused by force majeure events (storms, conflicts, blackouts). These factors continue to weigh on the sector’s stability.
Impact on Logistics Express
At Logistics Express, we have reinforced our strategy to turn challenges into opportunities. We have begun evaluating alternative fuels across part of our fleet, with a pilot programme to progressively integrate cleaner solutions. The transition will not happen overnight, but our priority is to make it viable for both clients and partners.
We are also working to strengthen resilience: contingency plans for energy failures, flexible storage agreements to prevent disruptions, and agile response protocols for maritime bottlenecks. In this environment, our services aim to stand out for their reliability and adaptability.
Ceuta
In Ceuta, we continue to monitor the situation at commercial customs and maritime connectivity closely. Uncertainty persists following delays in the actual opening of the customs border with Morocco, which demands redoubled effort on maritime routes and documentary coordination. Logistics Express will continue to strengthen local operations to guarantee reliable solutions for our clients.
Melilla
Melilla, which in January saw the first technical steps towards the reopening of customs, is still far from achieving consolidated flow. However, the strategic opportunity is clear: to establish ourselves as the benchmark for customs and logistics services in a market with high demand for stability and reliability.
Gibraltar
In Gibraltar, ongoing negotiations between the EU, Spain and the United Kingdom remain a risk factor. Any modification to customs protocols will have a direct impact on transit times and procedures. Our strategy consists of preparing adaptive plans for clients who operate via the area.
Balearic Islands and Canary Islands
The ongoing situation between Baleària and Naviera Armas continues to shape the maritime landscape. Any definitive consolidation will reorganise routes and tariffs, affecting both the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. For Logistics Express, the objective will be to capitalise on this new configuration by negotiating agreements that secure capacity and competitiveness.
Personal and Corporate Vision
Embracing green logistics is not a trend — it is an obligation. But we must do so with realism, carefully managing transition costs and offering sustainable solutions that do not compromise our clients’ competitiveness. Personally, I am convinced that business leadership is not about waiting for regulation to push us forward, but about anticipating change and setting the pace.
At the same time, we cannot ignore the fact that external risks — energy, climate, geopolitical — are now part of the logistics landscape. Our obligation is to build resilience and communicate it transparently to clients and partners alike.
Looking Ahead
As we look to the coming months, my commitments are clear:
- Accelerate the adoption of green technologies through alternative fuel pilot projects.
- Negotiate competitive logistics space despite the concentration in the real estate market.
- Strengthen resilience protocols against energy and geopolitical risks.
- Consolidate our presence in Ceuta, Melilla, Gibraltar and island routes.
- Guarantee confidence to clients and partners through clear communication and data-driven decision-making.
At Logistics Express, we believe the future is built in the present. The challenges are significant, but our capacity for anticipation, adaptation and leadership will make all the difference. Contact us here to keep building a more sustainable and resilient logistics future together.
MJ Managing Director – Logistics Express
