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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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Storm Dana halts Barcelona’s port and airport
4 Novembre 2024 - After striking the Valencia area hard, the storm triggered by an isolated high-altitude depression reached Catalonia on November 4, 2024, causing a shutdown of operations at Barcelona's port and airport.
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Air freight rates rise at the end of October 2024
4 Novembre 2024 - WorldACD Market Data's findings on air cargo transportation show an increase in rates during the last week of October 2024, particularly for shipments from Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, despite the stability of global tonnage.
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DFDS halts acquisition of Ekol Logistics
4 Novembre 2024 - The Danish company DFDS has announced that it has abandoned the acquisition process of logistics company Ekol Logistics, initiated in April 2024. DFDS has also revised its 2024 financial outlook downwards.
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Swedish start-up develops truck rest areas
4 Novembre 2024 - The Swedish start-up Drivers First has launched a project to create a large-scale network of equipped rest areas for industrial vehicles around major cities and along two key highways in the country. The first facility has been inaugurated in Eskilstuna.
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Switzerland funds Rhine Railway and upgrades historic Gotthard line
4 Novembre 2024 - Switzerland’s government plans to allocate significant funds to upgrade the railway along the left bank of the Rhine, primarily situated within French territory, as well as modernize the historic Gotthard railway line.
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European truck market declines in first nine months of 2024
4 Novembre 2024 - In the first nine months of 2024, registrations of commercial vehicles in the European Union revealed contrasting trends: while vans experienced significant growth, the industrial vehicle segment, including electric models, struggled to keep pace.
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European truck checks in November 2024
4 Novembre 2024 - From Monday, November 11 to Sunday, November 17, the third European campaign of extraordinary checks on trucks and buses, known as Truck&Bus, will take place, coordinated by the Roadpol Traffic Police Network. During the previous campaign, over 69,000 violations were uncovered.
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Poste Air Cargo to receive two converted B737-300s
4 Novembre 2024 - Poste Air Cargo is expanding its fleet with two newly converted aircraft, repurposed in China from passenger to cargo transport. Both are Boeing B737-800s, and they will receive their registration in Ireland.
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The Genoa Multipurpose Terminal opens for reassignment
4 Novembre 2024 - A ruling by Italy's Council of State that deems Spinelli's use of the concession for Genoa Port Terminal as irregular has opened the possibility for a reassignment. Grimaldi has already announced its interest.
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Armed assault on DHL facility in Piacenza
4 Novembre 2024 - On the night of November 2, 2024, a paramilitary gang launched an assault on the DHL warehouse in Monticelli d'Ongina, in the province of Piacenza, stealing goods worth approximately one million euros.
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Quantron enters provisional insolvency
31 Ottobre 2024 - The German commercial vehicle manufacturer Quantron finds itself in a severe financial crisis, prompting the Augsburg Court to initiate provisional insolvency proceedings. The company's future appears uncertain.
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Xeneta reassures shippers on container freight rate hike
31 Ottobre 2024 - Shipping lines are attempting to increase spot rates for container freight, but according to Xeneta, European importers shouldn't be intimidated. The market intelligence platform reports that the general market trend remains downward, despite the carriers' efforts.
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Global supply chains remain vulnerable
31 Ottobre 2024 - The annual Global Supply Chain Leader Survey by McKinsey reveals that in 2024, supply chains continue to face vulnerabilities, despite progress since the previous year.
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Container rates rebound at the end of October 2024
31 Ottobre 2024 - In the final week of October 2024, average spot rates for container shipping have started rising again after three months of decline, showing a double-digit increase on the route between Shanghai and Genoa.
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Truck restrictions in Italy on November 1, 2024
31 Ottobre 2024 - Italy's industrial vehicle ban calendar halts trucks over 7.5 tons on Friday, November 1, 2024, while no restrictions apply the following day.
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Podcast K44
Cronaca
Agente di Polizia arrestato per concussione aggravata in Basilicata
Un assistente capo della Polizia è agli arresti domiciliari a Matera per concussione aggravata. Secondo l’accusa avrebbe chiesto denaro a una decina di autotrasportatori per evitare multe.
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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.
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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
Spagna e Francia scommettono sul combinato a servizio dei porti
In Francia e Spagna sono in corso progetti per espandere il trasporto combinato strada-rotaia, soprattutto al servizio dei porti e del traffico internazionale. Nuovi servizi saranno operativi nel prossimo biennio.
