What level of effort is required?

21 April 2026

The extent of the necessary adjustments depends heavily on a company’s level of digitalisation. Companies already using digital solutions such as the eCMR will require only minor adjustments to meet DCA requirements. Those working with partially digital processes will...

Can the DCA be integrated into existing projects?

21 April 2026

The DCA is not an isolated IT project, but can be easily integrated into existing initiatives. Typical starting points include the introduction or expansion of an eCMR. Companies that are already working on the digitalisation of their transport processes can...

Is there an obligation to implement the DCA?

21 April 2026

For transports in Spain, the DCA will become mandatory. It serves as a digital accompanying document for road freight transport, and paper-based processes will no longer be sufficient. Affected parties include transport companies, shippers, logistics service providers...