The TECNALIA-UNIZAR Chair, recognised for its urban logistics

The TECNALIA-UNIZAR Chair has received the Mobility Award at the ALIA Logistics Summit

The TECNALIA-UNIZAR Chair has received the Mobility Award at the ALIA Logistics Summit 2026. The award recognises the work carried out in the field of Urban Freight Distribution (UFD) and the Chair’s contribution to the development of innovative solutions for more sustainable urban logistics.

The award was presented during the ALIA Logistics Summit 2026, an event held in Zaragoza that brought together representatives from companies, technology centres, institutions and key organisations within the logistics ecosystem in Aragon. The TECNALIA-UNIZAR Chair was recognised, alongside other leading organisations in the sector, for its contribution to logistics development and innovation.

• Co-directed by Pili Lambán, the Chair works to link the research and knowledge generated at the university with the real needs of the logistics sector, fostering collaboration between companies, institutions and researchers.
• This recognition highlights initiatives such as URBANDUM and SMART BAYS, two projects that are helping to improve the management of urban freight distribution and move towards more efficient and environmentally friendly logistics models.

Innovation to transform urban logistics

Cities are facing an increasing number of challenges related to freight distribution: more deliveries, more traffic and a greater need to reduce emissions. Addressing these challenges requires new ways of managing urban logistics.

• The TECNALIA-UNIZAR Chair promotes research and knowledge transfer projects in order to increase the efficiency of the last mile and facilitate the sector’s adoption of innovative solutions.
• This award also recognises the contribution of all the individuals, companies and organisations that have been involved in the Chair and have helped to turn knowledge into solutions with real impact.

URBANDUM and SMART BAYS: innovation for urban freight distribution

Whilst URBANDUM focuses on delivery vehicles and the people who operate them, SMART BAYS concentrates on the smart management of urban loading and unloading zones.

• Both projects are helping to improve the efficiency of logistics operations, reducing their environmental impact and facilitating better data-driven urban planning.
• Their development has helped to generate knowledge and practical experience to move towards more sustainable, connected cities that are better equipped to meet the challenges of urban mobility.

Collaboration between universities, companies and actors in the sector

This award highlights the importance of collaboration between universities, technology centres, companies and sectoral organisations to drive innovation and facilitate the adoption of new solutions in the fields of mobility and logistics.