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Intesa Group completes acquisition of Germani Trasporti
11 Novembre 2024 - Eurizon Capital, the financial subsidiary of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Germani Trasporti, a transport company based in Brescia. Minority shareholders retain their positions.
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Transport and logistics headed for strike in Italy
11 Novembre 2024 - The marathon negotiations held from November 8 to 10, 2024, for the renewal of the Italian national contract for Logistics, Freight Transport, and Shipping, broke down over several regulatory issues, leading unions to threaten a strike.
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Leitner opens logistics center in Verona for global shipments
11 Novembre 2024 - On October 8, Leitner announced the opening of its Customer Service Global Logistics Center in Oppeano, Verona. Spanning an area of 21,000 square meters, the facility is capable of handling global shipments of up to 10,000 pallets.
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Air cargo freight rates rise, driven by Asia-Pacific and Europe
11 Novembre 2024 - During the week spanning October and November 2024, global average air cargo rates increased once again, driven primarily by the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions, despite declining volumes.
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Step forward for Trieste Port’s Pier VIII
8 Novembre 2024 - The Italian Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development has approved funding of €206.9 million for the first phase of the future construction of Pier VIII at the Port of Trieste.
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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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Podcast K44
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.