Thursday, November 12th, 2026
The European Logistics Observatory (ELO) will hold its first workshop on 3 December 2026, hosted by the Port of Barcelona. Bringing together research and industry perspectives, the event will explore logistics competitiveness, European market developments and emerging technological innovations, with particular attention to digital operations, international startups and Artificial Intelligence.
The workshop will provide a forum for presenting research findings and discussing developments influencing the European logistics sector. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange perspectives on current challenges, strategic priorities and innovation trends, connecting market analysis with practical industry considerations.
The morning session, European Logistics Market Evolution, will examine the research context, policy landscape and developments in the logistics services market. Discussions will address the factors influencing European logistics competitiveness, including regulatory developments, structural market trends and strategic priorities.
By bringing together research insights and industry perspectives, the session will provide an opportunity to discuss how the European logistics market is evolving and the challenges and opportunities emerging for logistics stakeholders.
The afternoon session, Innovative Directions Shaping Logistics Evolution, will focus on technological developments influencing the logistics sector, with particular attention to international startups and Artificial Intelligence.
The session will present research on emerging innovation trends and explore how new technologies and approaches are shaping logistics services. Discussions will connect developments in the international startup ecosystem and AI with the wider evolution of the European logistics market.
The workshop will take place on Thursday, 3 December 2026, at the World Trade Center Barcelona, hosted by the Port of Barcelona.
Context and policy landscape
Logistics services market
International startups
Artificial Intelligence
Participation is open exclusively to members of the European Logistics Observatory’s 2026/2027 Supporters’ Community and to managers with decision-making responsibility for supply chain and logistics at companies that purchase logistics services or at institutions across Europe.
Providers of solutions, logistics services and/or infrastructure may participate only if they officially join the Observatory’s 2026/2027 Supporters’ Community.
For further information about the event and registration, please contact:
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
Time: 09:30-17:30 CET
Venue: World Trade Center Barcelona, Port of Barcelona, Spain
The venue is accessible by public transport, including Metro L2 (Paral·lel), Metro L3 (Drassanes) and bus V11.