Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as EUDR, establishes that certain products traded in the European Union must be verified as free of deforestation and forest degradation, as well as comply with the legislation of the country of origin. It will enter into force on 30 December 2025 for medium and large companies, and from 2029 for small companies.

This regulation directly affects products such as palm oil, soy, cocoa, coffee, rubber, timber and beef. Its implementation will impact the global supply chain and will require geographic traceability back to the production parcel as well as a due diligence declaration. For the logistics sector, it represents a great opportunity to lead the transition towards greater transparency, efficiency and sustainability in this industry.

A new scenario for logistics companies

The EUDR redefines the role of logistics – it is no longer just about transporting goods, but about ensuring that what is moved meets environmental and legal criteria. Traceability will no longer be optional: every batch of product will have to be linked to its exact location of origin and have documentary evidence that it does not come from deforested areas.

Against this new backdrop, logistics companies will have to:

  • Integrate real-time tracking and tracing technologies.
  • Strengthen coordination with producers, importers and technology platforms.
  • Ensure that sustainability data travels with the goods from origin to destination.

In this context, Smart Logistics, as an integrated logistics operator that is part of Alonso Group, is positioned as an ally in the adaptation to the EUDR. Thanks to its capacity for integration and focus on continuous improvement, the company is working together with its customers to facilitate compliance with these new requirements, providing practical solutions that reinforce sustainability in each link of the chain.

Freight transport with a sustainable approach

Beyond regulatory compliance, freight transport has a key role to play in the decarbonisation of the sector. The EUDR reinforces the urgency of adopting more sustainable logistics practices, from the origin of the product to its final delivery.

Fleet modernisation with cleaner vehicles, smart route planning, load consolidation and the use of reusable packaging are already key strategies to reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency. In addition, having tools that measure and report the carbon footprint of each shipment is becoming a real competitive advantage. This new regulation is, in short, the roadmap to accelerate the transformation of transport towards a more responsible model.