Membership

Being a member of Spanish Shippers’ Council (SSC) is a guarantee of connection to the current logistics debate to receive and share information in present tense. Having Spanish Shippers’ Council (SSC) as a representative in local, national & international institutions is a guarantee of innovation and rapid updates as well as a direct involvement in getting to know the shippers’ unique perspective & point of view. Please contact us to join the association and to get a detailed and full description of advantages.

There are two membership types:

• ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. This membership type corresponds to shippers and awards them to have the privilege of being collegiate members in the professional logistics association of Spanish Shippers’ Council (SSC) registered at the Spanish Ministery of Transport (Ministerio de Fomento). This modality awards members to be present in the design of the items of interest in the Spanish logistics agenda.
• ASSOCIATE PARTNERS. This membership type allows all logistics stakeholders to share their projects & knowledge among all members of the association and also to participate in the conclusions and position papers triggered from the shippers’ perspective.

Advantages of being part of the association

Joining Spanish Shippers’ Council (SSC) means becoming part of the leading network of shippers in Spain, Europe, and worldwide, with official representation in the European Shippers’ Council (ESC) and the Global Shippers Alliance (GSA).

As a member, you gain strategic information, high-value connections, and exclusive services that strengthen your competitiveness and your ability to influence the logistics and transport sector.

Key Benefits

• Representation and Advocacy
  We defend shippers’ interests before national and European regulators, actively participating in key organizations such as the National Land Transport Council, the Spanish Port Authority Observatory, and the European Sustainable Shipping Forum.
• Legal and Technical Advisory
  Access to a specialized legal advisory service in transport and international trade, as well as quarterly reports and webinars on transport costs and market trends.
• Exclusive Information
  Daily updates with urgent logistics alerts, references on strikes, stoppages, regulatory changes, and benchmark reports on transport costs.
• Global Network of Contacts
  Direct connection with authorities, ports, logistics agents, and leading shippers in Spain, Europe, the Americas, and Asia through the European Shippers’ Council and the Global Shippers Alliance.
• Certification and Recognition
  Access to the Responsible Shipper Certification (CCR), a voluntary accreditation that validates your commitment to ethical, sustainable logistics in compliance with the European CS3D Directive.
• Active Participation in the Industry
  Invitations to interest groups, taskforces, and focus groups, where strategic positions are defined, reference documents are created, and best practices are shared with industry leaders.
• Exclusive Networking Events
  Participation in face-to-face events and logistics forums, designed for networking with the most influential shippers and top-tier companies in the sector, sharing experiences, and creating strategic alliances.
• Collaboration with Major Industry Congresses
  Presence and collaboration in the most important logistics and transport congresses, giving members access to high-level panels, presentations, and international exposure.

Exclusive Services for Members

• Access to transport observatories focused exclusively on shippers.
• Benchmarking of logistics and transport costs.
• Priority access to presentations and key European industry events.
• Daily logistics updates and the Editor’s Choice information bulletin.
• Ágora Logística: in-person meetings with key players in the logistics ecosystem.