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EU Council and Parliament reach agreement on CO2 emissions for trucks
19 Gennaio 2024 - On January 18, the European Union Council and the European Parliament negotiators reached a consensus on new CO2 emission levels for commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers, targeting a 90% reduction by 2040.
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Arcese doubles logistics capacity at Barcelona port
19 Gennaio 2024 - Arcese has leased 10,000 square meters of warehouse space in the Zal Port area of the Port of Barcelona, enhancing its end-to-end logistics services.
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Container freight rates from Shanghai to Genoa exceed $6,000
18 Gennaio 2024 - The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to drive up container transport freight rates. Drewry's spot rate survey as of January 18 shows a rate exceeding $6,000 for containers shipped from Shanghai to Genoa.
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Europallet QR: a step forward in pallet digitalization
18 Gennaio 2024 - On January 1, 2024, EPAL introduced the Europallet QR, a pallet featuring a unique QR code to enhance integration in the digital logistics chain, serving as both a goods and information carrier.
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France risks losing EU funds for Turin-Lyon railway
18 Gennaio 2024 - The French government faces a critical deadline at the end of January 2024 to submit an application for co-funding the final preliminary project of the Turin-Lyon railway. If it fails to decide, it risks losing EU funds.
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Hannibal will enhance the train service between Melzo and Rotterdam
18 Gennaio 2024 - In February, the rail company Hannibal (part of the Contship Group) will increase the frequency of its intermodal train service between Melzo (Milan) and the Port of Rotterdam, achieving five daily departures.
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Schmitz Cargobull acquires 49% of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik
18 Gennaio 2024 - Antitrust authorities have approved the acquisition of 49% of the Austrian body manufacturer Berger Fahrzeugtechnik by the German company Schmitz Cargobull. Sales and services networks will be integrated.
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Agreement reached for suspension of protest at Ukraine-Poland border
18 Gennaio 2024 - Polish hauliers have suspended their border blockades with Ukraine following an agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure. However, this is merely a temporary cease-fire.
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A Greek cargo ship was struck by a Houthi missile
16 Gennaio 2024 - On the morning of Jan. 16, the bulk carrier Zografia was hit by a missile while sailing 76 miles from the Yemeni port of Saleef. The U.S. seizes a vessel carrying missiles to Yemen.
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Austria introduces truck bans on Saturdays
16 Gennaio 2024 - Austria introduces weekend trucking bans: from January 13 to March 9 2024, heavy vehicles are prohibited from travelling on Austrian highways A12 and A13 during Saturday mornings and early afternoon. FAI demands immediate cancellation.
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Chinese truck sales in Russia hit record highs in 2023
15 Gennaio 2024 - In 2023, Chinese industrial vehicle sales in Russia surged by 70.8% compared to the previous year primarily due to Western sanctions that prompted European manufacturers to exit the Russian market. However, technical issues remain a concern.
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DB Group announces block trains from China to Italy
13 Gennaio 2024 - DB Group has opened bookings for shipments on the block train set to depart in February 2024 from Chengdu, China, heading to the terminals of Melzo (Milan) and Padua in Italy.
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Container sea transport rates could rise up to 200%
13 Gennaio 2024 - According to Xeneta, the United States' attack on Houthi bases in Yemen is unlikely to resolve the Red Sea crisis, and container freight rates could increase by up to 200% in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Tesla will halt European production due to a shortage of components from Asia.
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Raben Group enhances and renames Italian subsidiary
13 Gennaio 2024 - Raben Group has announced the strengthening of its Italian subsidiary, now rebranded as Raben Italy. This marks the disappearance of the Sittam brand after sixty years in operation.
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Shanghai-Genoa container rate exceeds $5,000
11 Gennaio 2024 - In the second week of January 2024, the global average container rates for sea container transport increased by 15%. However, the rate between Shanghai and Genoa rose by 25%, exceeding $5,000 per 40-foot unit.
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Cosco enters Italian logistics with Trasgo acquisition
11 Gennaio 2024 - The joint venture between Fratelli Cosulich and Cosco Shipping is enhancing its activities in trucking and logistics through the acquisition of the entire capital of Trasgo (Novara).
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Gianluca Croce nominato presidente di Assagenti
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Le ferrovie europee messe a dura prova tra cantieri e interruzioni
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