Logistics & transport blog
Expert resources for importing and exporting companies. Practical tips, market analysis and industry trends.
Logistics Internships: Learning from Within | Real Experience
Discover how Adrián, Michelle and Ibai experience their logistics and B2B marketing internships and what they are learning inside a freight forwarding company.
Importing from Asia to Spain: transport, customs, timelines and costs
Discover how to import goods from Asia to Spain efficiently. We analyze sea and air transport, FCL and LCL, customs, documentation, Incoterms, timelines and costs. Learn how a3 Logistic, an international freight forwarder with over 35 years of experience, can help you coordinate your import from Asia to Spain.
Waiver Certificate for Exporting to Africa: Complete Guide (BSC, ECTN, BESC)
Without a Waiver Certificate (BSC/ECTN/BESC) your container can be blocked at an African port with fines of thousands of euros. What it is, which countries require it and how to process it without errors.
Importing from China to Spain in 2026: a practical step-by-step guide
Real deadlines, costs, tariffs, documentation, and mistakes to avoid when importing from China: the practical guide from a Barcelona freight forwarder with decades of experience on the route.
August and Logistics: A Month That Doesn't Slow Down
August in logistics is not a month of slowdown, but of adaptation: with fewer staff and a lot of operational pressure, planning, reaction speed, and coordination become key. E-commerce, air freight, and inventory management keep activity high, while the sector takes advantage of these weeks to detect improvements and prepare for the last stretch of the year.
FCL or LCL: How to Choose the Right Container for Your Import or Export
FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than Container Load): the choice affects the cost, deadline, and risk of your sea freight. Practical guide with examples to make the right decision.
What is a freight forwarder and why your company needs one in Barcelona
A freight forwarder coordinates all international transportation of your goods: routes, documentation, customs, and insurance. We explain what they do exactly and how to choose the right one in Barcelona.
2026 Logistics Trends: AI, Route Optimization, and Sustainability
We've been hearing for years that AI and electric fleets were going to transform everything. The curious thing is that, in 2026, some of that is actually happening, although not exactly as promised. This article is about what's really changing in logistics this year: no inflated headlines, from within the sector.
What is a waiver and why is it necessary to export to Africa
If you've ever thought of taking your goods to African countries, you'll surely come across a word that keeps popping up. Waiver.
What to do when your website is hacked: the real case of a3 Logistic
At a3 Logistic, we detected a security incident that affected the performance and access to our website. We acted quickly with backups, access review, and updating vulnerable plugins. We took the opportunity to modernize the platform, improve protection with SSL, firewalls, and monitoring, and strengthen our protocols. An experience that demonstrates the importance of prevention and agile reaction to ensure digital security.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Logistics in 2026
Want to modernize your logistics operations? Contact us and discover how we can help you optimize costs, improve delivery times and digitize your entire logistics chain.
Buti Buti 2026: the major logistics event returns to Barcelona
The 14th Barcelona Logistics Party brings together almost 6,000 professionals from the sector on May 15th at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. A day of networking, gastronomy and sector activities.
From Airport to Cruise: When Every Minute Counts for Thousands of Meals
A cruise ship in port, fresh fish just arrived at the airport, and the clock is ticking. This is how we coordinate a precision perishable operation with 0 incidents.
Customized Logistics Solutions for Demanding Industries
Each industrial sector presents unique logistics challenges that demand specialized solutions. At a3 Logistic, we have developed tailored methodologies over more than 25 years.