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Italy lacks strategic vision for logistics, says Confetra
20 Novembre 2024 - During the 2024 public assembly of Confetra, the president of the Confederation of Transport, Carlo De Ruvo, stated that although the Italian logistics sector is showing resilience, it lacks a strategic vision to address the challenges ahead.
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Ohm and Foton expand Italian electric van offerings
20 Novembre 2024 - At the 2024 edition of Ecomondo, the stands of Chinese automotive manufacturers Ohm and Foton stood out, showcasing the expansion of their electric commercial vehicle offerings.
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Four trends shaping supply chains in 2025
20 Novembre 2024 - A study by Remira Italia identifies four key trends to manage supply chains in 2025: investing in digital connectivity, enhancing traceability and transparency, developing new strategies for resilience, and ensuring data integrity.
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Logistics and transport news briefs – November 19, 2024
19 Novembre 2024 - Strategic collaboration between Qatar Cargo and MASkargo - Logistics agreement between LH Cargo and Shenzhen - New rail container terminals in India - Contract awarded to Reway Group
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European Commission backs Italy in Brenner dispute
19 Novembre 2024 - The European Commission has sided with Italy against Austria at the European Court of Justice, joining as a co-complainant in the dispute over the transit of industrial vehicles through the Brenner Pass.
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Germany prepares the trucking industry for war
19 Novembre 2024 - The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine reports that the military has developed a strategic document to prepare companies for the eventuality of war. It advises companies to train more drivers than they currently need. Exercises are being conducted in the port of Hamburg, while Scandinavia is also making preparations.
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Daimler Truck secures €226 million for hydrogen truck development
19 Novembre 2024 - The German government, alongside two federal states, is providing €226 million in funding to Daimler Truck for the development and production of one hundred hydrogen-powered electric fuel cell trucks.
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Transport and logistics news briefs, November 18, 2024
18 Novembre 2024 - DB Cargo transports L'Oréal products - Rail bypass at the port of Bilbao - Rail hub work in Česká Třebová - Assologistica meets Florida ports - Koper expands container terminal - Bari truck route approved
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Metrans tests first hydrogen truck in Slovakia
18 Novembre 2024 - Intermodal company Metrans – a subsidiary of Hhla – in collaboration with Mobility & Innovation Production, has launched the trial of its first operational hydrogen-powered truck in Slovakia. The truck is an electric Ford F-Max.
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Tauern railway in Austria closed until July 2025
18 Novembre 2024 - Major maintenance work requires the closure of Austria's Tauern Railway from November 18, 2024, to July 14, 2025. A second phase of closure is planned for 2027.
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Italian Antitrust investigates Moby and GNV merger
18 Novembre 2024 - The Italian Competition Authority has announced the initiation of an inquiry to determine if the concentration of Moby and GNV under MSC's control may constitute a violation of EU regulations.
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Border blockades between Poland and Ukraine to resume
18 Novembre 2024 - Polish farmers will resume blockades at the borders with Ukraine, including industrial vehicle traffic, starting November 23, 2024. The blockades are set to operate 24 hours a day until the end of the year.
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MSC receives full approval for HHLA acquisition
18 Novembre 2024 - MSC has announced that it has received all necessary approvals for its public takeover bid to acquire shares in Hamburg-based port company HHLA, following final clearance from the Ukrainian Antitrust Authority.
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Can AI help address the truck driver shortage?
18 Novembre 2024 - The shortage of truck drivers is an escalating challenge, but AI-based technology may provide new solutions. According to Transporeon, digitizing processes, automation, and integrating human skills could be part of the answer.
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The Port of Trieste increases freight trains to Slovakia
18 Novembre 2024 - Since 2016, when the first trains began running from the Port of Trieste to Dunajská Streda, freight rail traffic between the Trieste hub and Slovakia has steadily increased. This topic was discussed during a meeting at the Port Authority's headquarters.
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Air freight rates climb further in early November 2024
15 Novembre 2024 - Global air cargo spot rates continued their upward trend in the first full week of November 2024, driven by significant increases from the Asia-Pacific and other key regions, fueled by the seasonal peak in market activity.
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Camionista rapito e picchiato per rapina di gasolio
La mattina del 20 dicembre 2024 l’autista di un’autocisterna carica di gasolio è stato fermato da una banda di rapinatori lungo la Regionale 156 dei Monti Lepini. Il camionista è stato sequestrato e picchiato per sottrargli il carico.
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Massimo Marciani confermato presidente del Freight Leaders Council
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Dopo una fase di picco, nella seconda settimana di dicembre 2024 le tariffe e i volumi del trasporto aereo globale delle merci mostrano una contrazione, compresa l’area Asia Pacifico.
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Passo avanti per l’alleanza tra Msc e Renfe Mercancías
Msc, tramite Medlog, e la compagnia ferroviaria spagnola Renfe Mercancías hanno firmato l’accordo preliminare per creare una società paritaria per il trasporto dei container nella Penisola Iberica.