MEDALOGISTICS 2026 - Strategic Connectivity in the Mediterranean

09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Participants will be welcomed and accredited while enjoying a welcome coffee. This time will allow for informal contacts between companies and Mediterranean delegations, fostering initial connections and networking opportunities. The ASCAME team will be available to facilitate introductions and guide participants toward potential partnerships.

09:30

Institutional Opening

Mr. Santacreu, President of ASCAME, will welcome all attendees, highlighting the importance of the Mediterranean as a strategic space for global logistics. The session will provide context for the day, explaining ASCAME’s role as a business connection platform, promoter of cooperation, and facilitator of projects that enhance regional competitiveness. The central message will emphasize the need for a collaborative approach to strengthen Mediterranean competitiveness.

09:45

Panel 1 - Goods and Strategic Connectivity in the Mediterranean

This panel will focus on air and rail connectivity in the Mediterranean, analyzing ways to improve logistics efficiency and strengthen the integration of strategic corridors. Topics will include major air cargo hubs, connectivity with key markets, and operational and regulatory challenges. Rail corridors, intermodality with ports and airports, and the need for coordination between public and private actors will also be explored. Cargo operators, logistics platforms, and companies operating in the Mediterranean will share experiences and discuss challenges and opportunities to increase regional competitiveness. The format will be a moderated panel with time for audience questions.

11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

During the break, participants will have the opportunity to continue networking, both informally and in structured areas such as air transport, rail, digitalization, or business cooperation. This space will help strengthen relationships, identify collaboration opportunities, and schedule follow-up bilateral meetings.

11:30

Panel 2 - Talent, Innovation, and Digitalization in the Mediterranean

The second panel will address the role of people and technology as drivers of logistical change. The discussion will cover talent shortages and the need for new professional profiles, as well as training, reskilling, and cooperation between companies and institutions. Practical cases of applied innovation will be presented, including technology startups and digital solutions that optimize logistics processes and international trade. This panel will be dynamic, with short interventions, concrete examples, and interactive moments with the audience to encourage debate and shared learning.

12:45

Round Table: Building a More Competitive Mediterranean Logistics Ecosystem

This round table will explore how to build a more competitive Mediterranean logistics ecosystem through business cooperation. Opportunities and existing barriers will be discussed, best practices shared, and joint projects and partnerships presented. Chambers of commerce and business associations will play a key role in facilitating connections, while ASCAME will contribute its transversal vision to enhance real collaboration among regional actors.

13:30

Conclusions & Closing

The main messages of the day will be presented, highlighting advances in connectivity, digitalization, talent, and cooperation. Next steps and collaboration opportunities will be communicated, inviting participants to continue networking during SIL. The institutional closing by ASCAME will reaffirm the commitment to the Mediterranean logistics ecosystem and the continuity of joint initiatives.