The Digital Revolution in Freight Transport in Spain (2025)

In 2025, the coordination of freight transport in Spain has completed its digital transformation, driven by a new generation of applications and intelligent software.
The figure of the logistics manager, who relied on phone calls, endless spreadsheets, and an intuitive knowledge of the market, has been replaced by comprehensive platforms that operate with real-time data.
These solutions, powered by Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Internet of Things, have created an interconnected system where visibility, efficiency, and sustainability are the fundamental pillars. The supply chain is now a living, dynamic organism, capable of automatically adapting to unforeseen events like delays, weather conditions, or changes in demand.
The main beneficiaries of this revolution are, without a doubt, small and medium-sized carriers and shippers. Previously at a disadvantage due to their lower negotiating power and limited resources, they now have access to the same tools as large corporations. Digital marketplace platforms allow them to find return loads instantly, optimize routes, and reduce empty miles, which translates directly into greater profitability.
On the other hand, shippers, from manufacturers to e-commerce businesses, benefit from a broader, more transparent, and competitive transportation offering, with the ability to track their shipments minute by minute and manage incidents proactively.
Concrete examples of this transformation abound in the Spanish landscape: Platforms like OnTruck or Clicko have evolved into intelligent logistics ecosystems that not only connect cargo and trucks but also predict demand and optimize routes nationally, considering traffic and energy consumption. On the other hand, fleet management software like Movertis or Wialon now integrates data on vehicle and driver status, enabling predictive maintenance that guarantees safety. Even ports, such as Algeciras or Valencia, operate with artificial intelligence systems for the automated management of containers, drastically reducing truck waiting times.
Powerload.es is also an intelligent platform that connects cargo, carriers, and truck stops, and in addition to promoting fuel discounts, it ensures timely payment to carriers—something unprecedented on other platforms—with a transparency distinguished by the quality and reliability of its operations.
Expert opinion reinforces this vision. For example, Dr. Elena Vargas, Professor of Logistics at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, believes that “The qualitative leap in 2025 is not digitalization, but predictive capacity. Algorithms now don’t just react; they anticipate disruptions and propose alternative solutions before the problem occurs, which represents million-dollar savings for the sector.” This proactive approach marks the difference from the previous decade.
She stated this during a keynote speech at the annual summit “España Logística 2025,” held at IFEMA (Madrid) last June, the most important event in the sector in the country, which brought together executives, academics, and authorities. The event was covered the next day by the economic supplement of El País and by the specialized publication Revista Logística in its report on the main conclusions of the forum. Dr. Vargas is a highly respected voice and often uses that platform to present the conclusions of her academic research applied to the market.
For his part, Carlos Méndez, Director of the Spanish Logistics Association (AEDL), emphasizes that the human factor has benefited from the use of technologies: “Technology has freed professionals from repetitive tasks. Value now lies in the strategic interpretation of data, the management of complex relationships, and decision-making in uncertain scenarios. The Spanish logistics profile is now much more technical and specialized.”
He stated this during an exclusive interview for the “Futuro Logístico” podcast by the business network Cinco Días, titled “The new profile of the logistics professional: from intuition to data,” where he focused on the impact of digitalization on sector employment. Furthermore, excerpts from his statements were used in a print news report by the newspaper Expansión on the shortage of digital talent in logistics and how companies are investing in training for their employees.
In short, the software revolution in freight transport in Spain in 2025 has created a more democratic, resilient, and efficient landscape.
Optimization is no longer a luxury for large companies but an accessible standard that reduces costs, improves customer service, and significantly advances towards the decarbonization objectives of transport. The path taken demonstrates that technology, far from being a threat, is the indispensable ally for modernizing and strengthening a sector so critical to the Spanish economy.