Mediterranean Corridor Electrification Push for Freight Transport

The Mediterranean corridor for road freight is moving toward its first electrification milestone, launched this week to speed up the decarbonization of a strategic sector. In Spain, where road transport carries 96 percent of goods and contributes a significant share of regional greenhouse emissions, the project aims to cut pollution while supporting the national economy.

Iberdrola and Disfrimur opened public charging points for trucks at the shipping company’s logistics bases in La Granadina de San Isidro and Sangonera la Seca in Murcia, both near the A-7. In this initial phase, two 180 kilowatt chargers were installed at each site.

The charging points will be listed in the Iberdrola Public Recharge app, allowing users to locate chargers in real time, check status, reserve and pay from mobile devices. The infrastructure is public and available for trucks and vans from other firms as well as light vehicles. Charging uses 100 percent renewable energy with guarantees of origin certificates (GdOs).

Plans call for a second deployment phase in 2024 that will add more bases. A Megawatt Charging System charger with 1,200 kilowatts will enable trucks with battery capacities above 600 kWh to recharge in about 30 minutes, mirroring the duration of mandatory rest stops.

Spanish firm Iberdrola and Ingeteam, a specialist in power electronics, are developing the first commercial 1,200 kW charging solution with this technology to accelerate the electrification of long distance freight transport and ensure 24/7 service for product distribution.

super fast charging station

These new facilities supplement Iberdrola’s ultra-fast hub in Elche, a charging center with top-tier power in Southern Europe. It covers roughly 100 kilometers around the site and offers 400 kW and 200 kW chargers, with dedicated spaces for trucks on both directions along the A-70 at kilometer 25.

This milestone aligns with the first steps toward a 100 percent electric Mediterranean corridor for road transport, connecting the Murcia region with Valencia’s communities. It enables heavy vehicles to travel between Puerto Lumbreras and Vinaròs, creating more than 450 kilometers of emission-free freight routes. Iberdrola envisions expanding the initiative to other national corridors in coming years.

At the opening ceremony in San Isidro, attendees included Jaime Moreno, director general of road transport at the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda; Manuel Gil, the local mayor; Raquel Blanco, global director of intelligent mobility at Iberdrola; Juan Jesús Sánchez, managing director of Disfrimur; and various officials and business leaders from Alicante and Murcia.

environmental advantage

The program emphasizes the environmental benefits of silent operation at the last mile and zero local or global emissions since the energy comes from renewables. Electrifying transport is viewed as a chance for companies and society, because charging with renewable energy makes emissions-free transportation possible at both the point of use and the source of generation.

Electricity is positioned as a highly competitive option that can reduce operating costs for electric fleets. Projects like this not only help tackle climate change but also boost the competitiveness of regional and national economies.

Sánchez noted that the rollout marks an important step for Disfrimur on its road transport roadmap. Decarbonizing the industry remains a core objective, and the company plans to keep expanding its electric fleet. Two 27-tonne Scania trucks are already in service, with routes from the San Isidro base to Alicante and from Sangonera la Seca to Murcia. The fleet runs on 100 percent renewable electricity, enabling smoother last-mile deliveries for customers without hassle.

Network infrastructure development

The project required a smart electricity grid to support the chargers, a task led by i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution arm. The team evaluated potential sites, selected the most efficient locations, and integrated innovative technologies to ensure reliability and scalability.

electric mobility

Iberdrola plans to expand charging points across homes, businesses, city streets, and major highways as part of a sustainable mobility strategy. The plan envisions ultra-fast stations exceeding 350 kilowatts, as well as fast and super-fast options, to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles. The company already holds more than sixty infrastructure distribution contracts with government bodies, institutions, companies, service stations, dealers, and manufacturers to promote electromobility across Spain.