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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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DFDS acquires international division of Ekol Logistics
15 Novembre 2024 - DFDS and Ekol Logistics have overcome the impasse in negotiations for the sale of the Turkish company’s international transport division Ekol Transport. On December 15, 2024, the Danish maritime company announced an agreement for the transfer of the European assets.
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Amazon develops smart glasses for van drivers
15 Novembre 2024 - According to a report by Reuters, Amazon is developing a model of smart glasses for its last-mile delivery drivers. However, technological and operational hurdles must be overcome before it becomes a reality.
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Transport and logistics news roundup – November 14, 2024
14 Novembre 2024 - Sncf Fret shutdown - Container terminal in Iraq - New Turkish railway - Ignazio Messina containers - MSC route Europe-Africa - Driverless trucks in Russia - Freight train Turkey-Hungary - Gdynia port rail expansion
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Sudden braking in container freight rates between China and Europe
14 Novembre 2024 - After two weeks of steady growth, average spot rates for container shipping between China and Europe have experienced a sudden braking, according to the World Container Index published by Drewry on November 14, 2024. Rates on other routes remain stable, but prices could rise again.
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Boeing predicts steady growth in air cargo through 2043
14 Novembre 2024 - Boeing has released its 2024 report on the future of air cargo, projecting an average annual growth rate of 4% to 7.2%, depending on the region, until 2043, when 3,900 dedicated cargo planes are expected to be in operation.
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Global logistics acquisitions in October 2024
14 Novembre 2024 - Transport Intelligence conducted a study on mergers and acquisitions in global logistics during October 2024, revealing a growth trend with a strong focus on technological integration and service expansion. Notably, MSC's acquisition of Brazilian company Wilson Sons stands out.
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Poste Italiane introduces dedicated logistics company
14 Novembre 2024 - At the Contract Logistics Observatory Conference of the Politecnico di Milano, Poste Italiane unveiled its new subsidiary, Poste Logistics, which consolidates the Group's logistics operations, including those previously managed by Sda.
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MSC strengthens logistics in Italy by acquiring MVN
14 Novembre 2024 - Medlog Holding Italia, a subsidiary of MSC, has acquired a majority stake in Milan-based logistics company MVN, specializing in complex operations for major industrial groups in Italy and globally. This move leads to the creation of the Industrial Logistics Solutions division, offering multimodal transportation services.
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Transport and logistics news briefs – November 13, 2024
13 Novembre 2024 - Anas snow plan - Intermodal train between Poland and Barcelona - Circle increases stake in Accudire - 35-Meter road trains in Sweden - Electric trucks for Fire Brigade
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Upply analyzes Italian transport system
13 Novembre 2024 - A recent study by Upply examines the Italian transport system across its various modes, concluding that while it faces complex challenges, it also sees new opportunities for growth and modernization.
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Linde MH revamps electric forklifts from 1 to 2 Tons
13 Novembre 2024 - Linde Material Handling has unveiled a new generation of electric forklifts with a capacity ranging from one to two tons, consisting of twenty-six models divided into two main series: Linde Xi and Linde E. These new forklifts also incorporate artificial intelligence.
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Italian logistics sector boosts share of national GDP
13 Novembre 2024 - The Freight Insights Observatory, launched by Most in collaboration with Cseli, aims to address Italy's chronic lack of data and information on logistics. It reveals an increased share of GDP produced by logistics and reports a reduction in the number of operators, with 35,000 fewer companies since 2019. A significant rise in costs is also highlighted.
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Strike in Italian transportation and logistics set for December 2024
12 Novembre 2024 - Confederate unions announce a 48-hour strike in December 2024 involving workers in freight transport, logistics, and shipping, aimed at reviving the stalled negotiations over the renewal of the national contract, which were interrupted on November 10.
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Logistics and transportation news briefs – November 12, 2024
12 Novembre 2024 - Trucks in the Eurotunnel – Funds for Algeciras-Zaragoza railway – Msc invests in Namibia – China-Europe train via Middle Corridor – Rail access to port of Barcelona – VW intermodality for Spain – Electric trucks competitive by 2025
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Rhenus recommends planning ahead for peak logistics season
12 Novembre 2024 - The Rhenus Group is advising early planning to tackle the upcoming peak logistics season, which is expected to start earlier than usual due to supply chain challenges and shifts in consumer demand.
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Cronaca
Sequestrata un’area vincolata che stava diventando parcheggio per camion
I carabinieri Forestali hanno sequestro un’area vincolata di novemila metri quadrati a Poggiomarino (Napoli) perché una società di autotrasporto vi stava costruendo un parcheggio per veicoli industriali.
Normativa
Persone
Interporto Campano perde il presidente Gaetani
Il 29 ottobre 2024 la società Interporto Campano ha annunciato la morte del suo presidente Alfredo Gaetani, che venne riconfermato per un triennio nel luglio precedente.
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Aereo
Noli aereo in salita anche all’inizio di novembre 2024
Le tariffe spot globali del cargo aereo continuano a salire nella prima settimana intera di novembre 2024, grazie a un aumento significativo da parte delle regioni Asia-Pacifico e altre zone d'origine, alimentato dalla crescita stagionale di picco del mercato.
Ferrovia
La ferrovia dei Tauri in Austria chiusa fino a luglio 2025
Lavori di manutenzione straordinaria impongono la chiusura della ferrovia austriaca del Tauri dal 18 novembre 2024 al 14 luglio 2025. Una seconda fase di chiusura è prevista per il 2027.