Our 2025 summary

This time of year is a time to take stock of what the year has brought us and to look ahead to the next year and predict (or at least try to) what is to come so that we can be prepared.

2025 has brought numerous changes for the transport sector, both in general and in the specific field of food liquid transport, in the context of new regulations and the overall growth of the sector, which has been boosted by the recovery of industrial production and the increase in private consumption, factors that have increased the demand for freight transport in general.

Within this scenario, refrigerated and specialised transport — such as that provided by our isothermal tanks for food liquids — has consolidated its strategic importance due to the sustained growth of sectors such as the food industry, which requires safe and reliable cold chain solutions, as indicated by Future Market Insights.

2025 in terms of regulation

In terms of regulations, 2025 has brought some significant changes that affect us in terms of changes to our procedures:

• The definitive end of analogue and digital tachographs, to be replaced exclusively by smart terminals, as we reported in our blog back in February
• The change to 44 tonnes. This is undoubtedly the most significant regulatory change in recent years, which came into force in 2025 at the legislative level but will be progressively implemented in 2026. We explained the details at the end of October. This is a somewhat complicated development for international transport, but one that will undoubtedly have benefits for the transport sector (hopefully shared between operators, shippers and carriers).
• The definition and implementation of the eCMR for countries that are signatories to the Geneva Convention.
• The amendment to the Royal Decree regulating the transport of animal by-products or SANDACH, implementing traceability of movements of by-products not intended for human consumption, ensuring compliance with regulations establishing the mandatory use of isothermal tanks, trailers and containers exclusively for the transport of liquid foodstuffs for human consumption.
• Finally, this year leaves us with a surprise, which is none other than the moratorium on the decarbonisation process. Although we recognise that this is a necessary goal, the existing infrastructure and its progress set an implementation agenda that differs from that of the authorities.

2025 for Rios Sangiao

2025 has been a great year for Rios Sangiao, in which we have maintained the trust and commitment of our customers. We have made a significant investment in renewing our vehicle fleet, making it more efficient and sustainable. We have collaborated with social causes in our community, strengthened relationships through hard work and punctual deliveries, and improved our image with a website that better communicates our values.

We look forward to 2026 with enthusiasm and a desire to develop our business in the same way we have done until now, in accordance with our business and social principles. Imagining the company we want in the world we want.

Happy holidays and happy 2026.