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PSA invests €900 million in Genoa Pra’ Terminal upgrade
10 Dicembre 2024 - The CEO of PSA Italy has announced the container handling figures for its Italian terminals and unveiled a €900 million investment plan to modernise the Genoa Pra’ terminal.
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Explosion at Eni fuel depot near Florence kills three truckers
10 Dicembre 2024 - On the morning of 9 December 2024, a devastating explosion followed by a massive fire erupted in the tanker loading area of the Eni fuel depot in Calenzano, a suburb of Florence. The incident has resulted in five confirmed fatalities, three truckers, nine injuries and two of them critical.
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Freeze on Italian truck sales at the end of 2024
10 Dicembre 2024 - In November 2024, Italian registrations of industrial vehicles plummeted by 24.6% compared to the same month the previous year. The decline affected all weight categories, reflecting the complexity of national and international economic challenges. Unrae's appeals to address the crisis.
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Hamburg-Berlin railway closure announced
10 Dicembre 2024 - Deutsche Bahn has confirmed the closure of the Hamburg-Berlin railway line for nine months, until 30 April 2026, to carry out major maintenance works. This critical route also serves northern Germany's ports. Hamburg-Berlin railway closure announced
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Combined road-sea transport service between Trieste and Damietta launched
10 Dicembre 2024 - On 4 December 2024, Danish shipping company DFDS inaugurated a new ro-ro transport service for semi-trailers between Trieste and the Egyptian port of Damietta. From the Trieste terminal, the cargo units are distributed across Europe.
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Brief news on transport and logistics – 9 December 2024
9 Dicembre 2024 - Electric truck for Volkswagen – Thai Airways expands in India – DP World focuses on India – New Dutch hydrogen trucks – Ceva electric trucks in Asia – River traffic incident on the Moselle
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Gxo logistics withdraws sale offers
9 Dicembre 2024 - Multinational Gxo Logistics has reportedly turned down several acquisition proposals, as Ceo Malcolm Wilson announced his resignation effective in 2025.
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Air cargo rates reach 2024 peak
9 Dicembre 2024 - In November 2024, global air cargo rates hit their highest point of the year, averaging $2.76 per kilogram, despite a slight drop in transported volumes. Demand and pricing remain elevated compared to the already high levels recorded last year, according to data from WorldACD Market.
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Rolfo elevates vehicle transport with Artificial Intelligence
9 Dicembre 2024 - The Rolfo Group unveiled a new car transporter with increased gross mass, suitable for transporting electric vehicles, along with an innovative AI-powered app for optimising vehicle loading at the IAA 2024 in Hanover.
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Rijeka port hit by ransomware cyberattack
9 Dicembre 2024 - On 2 December, Luka Rijeka, the Croatian company managing the Port of Rijeka, suffered a ransomware cyberattack. According to the company, the attack did not cause significant damage or disrupt operations.
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Brief news: transport and logistics, 6 December 2024
6 Dicembre 2024 - Trieste-Sacconago train service launched - Black Friday shipments increase by 18% - MSC Air Cargo pilots secure new contract - Deutsche Bahn operating profits to drop 70% - BASF and Koch introduce electric trucks - Amazon Cividate guilty of anti-union practices
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VGP strengthens presence in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
6 Dicembre 2024 - Property developer VGP has announced the commencement of construction on its fifth hub in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, which will serve Mutti. The project will include a 50,000-square-metre facility near the A1 motorway exit.
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Global shipping maintains growth in 2024
6 Dicembre 2024 - A report by Transport Intelligence shows that despite challenges, the global shipping market will also end 2024 on a positive note. The outlook remains optimistic for 2025 as well.
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New stackers and pallet trucks for tight spaces
6 Dicembre 2024 - Linde Material Handling has expanded its range of intralogistics equipment with the introduction of the new D06, D08, D10 stackers, and the compact T16L pallet truck, ideal for environments with limited space. They are designed to simplify operations in confined areas.
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Italian traffic bans for trucks in December 2024
6 Dicembre 2024 - The traffic ban schedule for industrial vehicles in Italy for December 2024 includes restrictions on all five Sundays of the month, as well as on the two midweek holidays of Christmas and Boxing Day.
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Road transport trends in 2025 according to Transporeon
6 Dicembre 2024 - European road transport is heading into 2025 with a mix of challenges and opportunities. Transporeon has outlined the trends set to shape the new year, with sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of change.
Notizie Brevi
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.