Alicante Transport Federation Responds to French Road Blockades and Seeks Clarity for Local Carriers
The Alicante Provincial Transport Federation, commonly known as Fetrama, has quantified the toll of the recent disruptions on the state sector caused by road blockades in France. In their assessment, economic damage amounts to around five million euros, a figure that underscores the stress placed on logistics and commerce in the region. The federation welcomed the agreement reached between the French government and the country’s principal agricultural unions, viewing it as a potential path toward restoring regular transit patterns. Still, the group cautioned that recovery will not be instantaneous. As secretary general Antonio Gabaldón noted, the process of lifting blockades is gradual, and full normalization is likely to unfold over a period of time (citation: Fetrama).
Gabaldón emphasized that there is a realistic chance that hauliers will encounter sporadic disruptions on certain segments of French roadways as the situation evolves. He urged drivers to exercise heightened caution while traveling through affected corridors. The overarching message from Fetrama is one of cautious optimism: while relief is on the horizon, the road back to full service will require patience as the network reopens and routes resume safe operation (citation: Fetrama).
According to Fetrama’s assessment, the blockade has caused nearly five million euros in losses for Alicante’s shipping operators. Gabaldón also expressed regret over the serious economic difficulties faced by shippers at a moment when the transport sector is reporting favorable performance indicators. The commentary reinforces the need for stability in cross-border traffic to sustain the positive momentum of regional logistics (citation: Fetrama).
On the question of potential mobilizations by Spanish farmers, Fetrama stated that the central government has an obligation to address their demands and that no new blockades on Spanish roads are anticipated, at least in the near term. The federation framed the negotiations between the Spanish government and farming groups as pivotal: a timely and constructive dialogue could prevent a reoccurrence of disruptions that would threaten the efficiency of the transportation sector and trigger further losses. Gabaldón stressed that a failure to reach a careful agreement could lead to renewed road closures and added costs for carriers (citation: Fetrama).