The objective is to quantify the volume of direct employment and estimate as far as possible the associated indirect that could be generated in the sustainable land transport of goods sector.

The objective is to quantify the volume of direct employment and estimate as far as possible the associated indirect that could be generated in the sustainable land transport of goods sector.

The general purpose is to contribute to the development of strategies to promote a socially just, environmentally sustainable and economically efficient development model, through the proposal of criteria to create sustainable activities that generate employment. Sustainable freight transport is part of the package of necessary counter-cyclical measures that make up the core of green jobs.

The recipients of the project are:

• People who work in the transport sector in its mode of land transport of goods and in all its phases and related industries and sectors belonging to SMEs.
• People who work in SMEs dedicated to or related to the transport of goods.
• Professionals and technicians from small consultancies and firms specialising in the design and planning of mobility issues.
• Other workers who meet the eligibility conditions and who show interest in the study and in the rest of the actions.

The land freight transport sector, currently based in Spain on a large fleet of high, medium and low tonnage vehicles in the hands of a highly fragmented SME business sector, is particularly affected by the economic crisis both in Spain and internationally.

It should be noted that it contributes very significantly to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) and other polluting particles that are harmful to the environment and health. In addition, it is totally dependent on the import of fuels and, however, it has not made the necessary effort to achieve greater energy savings and efficiency. It is possible to transform their technical and productive capacities towards environmentally healthy and sustainable models.