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European Unions call for action against shadow fleets
8 Novembre 2024 - The European Transport Workers' Federation is urging European institutions to take urgent action against "shadow fleets," which consist of vessels with obscure ownership and frequently changing registries. These fleets also pose a significant risk to safety and the environment.
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Chinese small trucks land at Ecomondo 2024
8 Novembre 2024 - The industrial vehicles pavilion at Ecomondo 2024 witnessed an influx of municipal service setups based on small Chinese electric vehicles. We present the models from Ladurner Equipment, Wuling with Linxys, and Jac Motors.
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Rising EU road freight costs in Q3 2024
8 Novembre 2024 - The latest European Road Freight Rate Benchmark report for Q3 2024 reveals increasing costs and uncertainties in transport demand. While contractual rates remained stable, spot rates have declined.
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Vestas Blades Italy secures logistics at Taranto port
8 Novembre 2024 - The Management Committee of the Port System Authority of the Ionian Sea has approved the concession of the Logistics Platform at the Port of Taranto to Vestas Blades Italy, boosting the port's role as a strategic hub for logistics and wind energy.
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Poland maintains its lead in EU road cabotage
8 Novembre 2024 - Road cabotage in the European Union experienced a slight increase in 2023, with Polish haulers leading the sector, followed by Lithuanian and Romanian carriers. Germany remains the primary destination for these operations.
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13 tons of cocaine discovered at Algeciras port
8 Novembre 2024 - Spanish authorities have uncovered a massive shipment of drugs arriving from Ecuador. Thirteen tons of cocaine were hidden in a container filled with bananas, surpassing any previous seizure.
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Four scenarios for container shipping amid the Red Sea crisis
8 Novembre 2024 - Boston Consulting Group has conducted a study on the potential developments of the Red Sea crisis for container shipping, outlining four scenarios that range from a rapid end to the Houthi attacks to an escalation of the conflict across the entire Arabian Peninsula.
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Strong surge in container freight rates between China and Europe
7 Novembre 2024 - In the first week of November 2024, spot freight rates for maritime container transport between China and Europe experienced a significant increase. The rate for the Shanghai-Genoa route rose by 21%, surpassing the $4,000 mark for a 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU).
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First forecasts on transport after Trump’s election
7 Novembre 2024 - In the early hours following the U.S. presidential election results, which saw Trump emerge victorious, initial predictions began to surface about the possible repercussions for transportation and logistics. These predictions do not appear reassuring for Europe.
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New obstacles at the Brenner could cost Italy up to €640 million annually
7 Novembre 2024 - Austria’s new restrictions on commercial vehicles along the Brenner corridor for maintenance work on the Lueg Bridge could cost Italy up to €640 million per year, according to a Uniontrasporti study.
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Deutsche Bahn recruits Indian train drivers to tackle staff shortages
7 Novembre 2024 - Deutsche Bahn is recruiting qualified Indian train drivers to address staff shortages across Europe. Before starting their duties, the recruited workers will undergo training on the operational and safety protocols of the German railway company.
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SNCF Fret to split into two companies for transport and maintenance
7 Novembre 2024 - French railway freight company SNCF Fret will be split into two specialized companies in January 2025, focusing on transport and maintenance. This restructuring will lead to the loss of around 500 jobs.
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Air cargo growth continues in September 2024
7 Novembre 2024 - IATA's data reveals another month of growth for air cargo volumes in September 2024, marking the 14th consecutive month of increases. Europe saw an 11.7% rise.
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Emma, the new platform for intermodal transport
7 Novembre 2024 - Infogestweb Golia 360 has launched Emma, a platform designed to match supply and demand for combined road-rail and road-sea transport, with the potential to evolve into air transport. The platform is tailored to support small and medium enterprises.
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Pacton unveils new container semi-trailer
7 Novembre 2024 - At the T3 trade fair in Piacenza, semi-trailer manufacturer Pacton presented the new extendable container semi-trailer Flex-XL, offering high operational flexibility.
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Two Milan rail terminals join Genoa’s Simplified Logistics Zone
7 Novembre 2024 - The Lombardy Region has integrated the Milan intermodal terminals of Melzo and Milano Smistamento into Genoa's Simplified Logistics Zone.
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Podcast K44
Cronaca
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.
Normativa
Persone
Massimo Marciani confermato presidente del Freight Leaders Council
L’assemblea dei soci del Freight Leaders Council, che si è svolta a dicembre 2024, ha eletto per la terza volta consecutiva Massimo Marciani come presidente. Allargato e rinnovato il comitato di gestione.
Videocast K44
Aereo
Calano noli e volumi nel cargo aereo
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.
Ferrovia
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.