Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster

What Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster does

The Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster (Clúster de Movilidad y Logística de Euskadi) is a non-profit industry association founded in 2013 and headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, with a regional delegation in Vitoria-Gasteiz. It coordinates 141 member companies across the full mobility and logistics value chain — including logistics operators, public transport providers, infrastructure managers, ITS technology firms, and public administration entities — collectively generating €14,584 million in annual revenue and representing 14.8% of Basque Country GDP. The cluster operates four service pillars: Cooperation (partnership facilitation), Innovation (R&D project coordination and European funding access), Business Development (internationalization and trade missions), and Promotion (sector branding and visibility).

The cluster does not develop proprietary technology products but coordinates technology initiatives among its members, including Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Cooperative ITS (C-ITS), digital twins for intralogistics, blockchain for logistics, hydrogen technologies, RFID systems, autonomous vehicles, electric mobility infrastructure, and a Data Space for Mobility. Its flagship programs are the annual Congreso ITS Euskadi (now in its XVI edition), the Jornada Logística de Euskadi seminar series, and Cursos de Verano summer courses. The cluster holds Agrupación Empresarial Innovadora (AEI) status from the Basque Government and European Excellent Association accreditation, both of which qualify it for European funding programs.

Revenue is generated through annual membership fees from its 141 members and through management of European and regional public funding for collaborative R&D projects. As a non-profit, the cluster does not publicly disclose its own revenue, though it has facilitated €1.9 million in European financing to SMEs and startups through partnership with five international clusters. The cluster is governed by a General Assembly and Board of Directors, with Ulma Handling Systems currently serving as president.

Name

Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster

Legal name

Clúster de Movilidad y Logística de Euskadi

Website

https://mlcluster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit industry association coordinating 141 Basque Country mobility and logistics companies, offering cooperation, innovation, business development, and promotion services to enhance member competitiveness across the sector.

Ownership category

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Product category

Mobility and Logistics Industry Association Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade-Related Infrastructure & Logistics Development (BPADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Transportation & Logistics Coordination (HSACADAG)

Keywords

• Mobility cluster services
• Logistics industry association
• R&D project coordination
• Innovation partnership programs
• Business development network

Headquarters

HQ city

Donostia-San Sebastián

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The cluster generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 141 member companies and organizations. These fees fund cluster operations, services, and project coordination activities.
2. European and Public Funding Management: The cluster acts as a coordinator and administrator of European and regional public funding for collaborative R&D projects among members. It facilitates access to financing programs including European Regional Development Funds and national innovation grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster is a non-profit industry association that delivers four service pillars to its 141 member companies: Cooperation (strategic partnerships and joint projects), Innovation (R&D project coordination and access to European funding), Business Development (internationalization, trade missions, and networking), and Promotion (sector branding, trade fairs, and flagship events). The cluster does not sell software products but coordinates member-driven technology initiatives in areas such as ITS, C-ITS, digital twins, AI, hydrogen mobility, and data spaces, while facilitating access to European and regional public funding for SMEs and startups.

Product overview

The Basque Country Mobility and Logistics Cluster (Clúster de Movilidad y Logística de Euskadi) is a member association that offers a unified platform of services organized into four main pillars: Cooperation, Innovation, Business Development, and Promotion. The cluster does not offer a standalone software product but rather provides collaborative services including event programs (Congreso ITS Euskadi, Jornada Logística), educational initiatives (Summer Courses), and facilitates R&D projects among its 141 member companies. The cluster acts as an intermediary organization supporting innovation and competitiveness in the Basque mobility and logistics ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooperación (Cooperation Services) Collaboration services that facilitate strategic partnerships, joint projects, and knowledge sharing among member companies in the mobility and logistics sector.
• Innovación (Innovation Services) Innovation support services including R&D project coordination, technology transfer facilitation, and access to European funding programs for SMEs and startups.
• Negocio (Business Development Services) Business development services including internationalization support, trade missions, and networking opportunities to expand market reach for member companies.
• Promoción (Promotion Services) Promotion services for the Basque mobility and logistics sector including participation in trade fairs, event organization, and brand visibility initiatives.
• Congreso ITS Euskadi Annual Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) congress organized by the cluster, bringing together experts in mobility technology, data, AI, and road safety.
• Jornada Logística de Euskadi Annual logistics seminar series addressing topics such as supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation in logistics.
• Cursos de Verano (Summer Courses) Summer educational courses covering topics like human-centred intralogistics, electric mobility, AI impact on mobility, and sustainable transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14.8% of Basque GDP represented by cluster members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Silvan&MiraclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on defining the climate agenda for the mobility and logistics sector in the Basque Country, aligned with climate objectives.
• Basque Food ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cross-sector collaboration on the Foodelivery project for sustainable food distribution logistics in Gipuzkoa.
• Aclima (Basque Environment Cluster)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint initiative on sustainability and circular economy for mobility and logistics companies.
• Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance connecting technology centers and companies for collaborative research and innovation. CEIT is a member of BRTA through the cluster.
• LogistopmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdherence to the Logistop initiative for sustainable logistics, participating in knowledge sharing and best practice development.
• ITxPT (International Association for Public Transport Technologies)majorTechnology or IntegrationInternational technology association for public transport promoting interoperability standards and technology adoption.
• Polis (European Cities and Regions Network for Sustainable Mobility)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of European cities and regions cooperating on sustainable mobility solutions through annual conferences and working groups.
• Five International ClustersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of six international clusters (including this one) facilitating access to European financing programs for SMEs and startups.
• Aquitania Region (France)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation with Aquitaine region for innovation and new market development in mobility and logistics.
• Federación Vasca de Logística y MovilidadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the Basque Federation of Logistics and Mobility, coordinating sector representation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• ITS America: US-based membership organization advancing intelligent transportation systems through advocacy, convening, and standards work. Comparable in ITS-focused mission and event programming such as annual ITS congresses, but serving the North American market.
• UITP - International Association of Public Transport: Global association representing public transport operators, authorities, and industry. Comparable on convening public transport stakeholders (Vectalia, Irizar are members of both spheres) and on shaping standards, but operates at much larger global scope.

Direct peers

• CLECAT: European association for forwarding, transport, logistics, and customs services representing national logistics associations. Comparable in membership-association structure and EU-level representation, but focused specifically on freight forwarding and customs rather than the broader mobility-and-logistics remit.
• POLIS Network: European network of cities and regions collaborating on sustainable mobility and transport innovation. Direct peer given overlapping mandates on sustainable mobility coordination, member-driven governance, and active working-group structures.
• ERTICO - ITS Europe: Europe-wide public-private partnership coordinating Intelligent Transport Systems across member organizations. Direct peer because both entities focus on ITS coordination, C-ITS standards adoption, and convening industry around mobility technology initiatives.
• Logistop: Spanish logistics innovation cluster based in Catalonia operating a similar membership-driven model for sustainable logistics. Direct peer because both organizations function as membership associations coordinating R&D, funding access, and internationalization for Spanish logistics ecosystems.

Regional players

• Logistics Alliance Germany: German government-backed network promoting German logistics capabilities internationally and connecting logistics providers with global markets. Comparable in internationalization services and trade-mission programming, but anchored in the German market rather than Basque/Spanish.
• Flanders Logistics: Belgian regional cluster promoting Flanders as a logistics hub and supporting member companies in international growth. Comparable as a regional logistics cluster offering internationalization, working groups, and policy representation, but serving Belgium rather than Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ClusterMovilidadyLogistica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cluster-de-movilidad-y-logistica-mlc-its-euskadi
• Instagraminstagram.com/cluster.movilidad.logistica

Compliance2 records

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