-
eXyond launches to drive digitalisation in logistics
6 Dicembre 2024 - Circle, in collaboration with Aitek, has announced the launch of eXyond, a new company born from the transformation of Log@Sea and the acquisition of Circle Garage. eXyond aims to bring innovation and digitalisation to logistics and freight transport.
-
Transport and logistics briefs – 5 December 2024
5 Dicembre 2024 - Rail investment in Ukraine - New Head of Development at P3 Italy - Pest-resistant containers - Safety certification for A35 - CMA CGM acquires Brazilian terminal operator - Reway Group rail contracts
-
Explosion on cargo vessel Isa Star in the Red Sea
5 Dicembre 2024 - On the morning of 5 December 2024, an explosion occurred aboard the multipurpose vessel Isa Star while it was sailing in the Red Sea. The ship had departed from Jeddah and was en route to Batam, Indonesia.
-
Double-digit surge in container freight rates between China and Europe
5 Dicembre 2024 - After a period of slight decline, the peak season for container shipping is signalling a double-digit increase in rates between China and Europe in late November and early December 2024. Spot rates for the Shanghai-Genoa route have climbed back above $5,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (feu).
-
Amazon tests drone deliveries in Italy
5 Dicembre 2024 - Amazon has announced the commencement of trials for small package deliveries via drone in Italy, with the first flight of an MK-30 drone in Abruzzo, which transported an Alexa-enabled alarm clock.
-
GNV continues construction of LNG-fuelled ferries
5 Dicembre 2024 - In November 2024, Guangzhou Shipyard International carried out the technical launch of the first GNV ferry powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and began construction of the fourth.
-
Brief news on transport and logistics, 4 December 2024
4 Dicembre 2024 - Enel's green energy powers Michelin - New rolling motorway in Spain - EU and the Philippines collaborate on maritime training - Dfds ferries to Jersey - New leadership for Chep Italy - Challenge Group lands in Africa - Circle project for maritime sustainability
-
Qatar and Japan strengthen air cargo alliance
4 Dicembre 2024 - Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines announced in November 2024 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in air cargo transport between Doha and Tokyo.
-
MSC expands at Lingotto in Turin, hiring 150 new employees
4 Dicembre 2024 - MSC Group's technology division has announced the acquisition of 2,000 square metres at Lingotto in Turin, alongside a recruitment drive for 150 IT professionals. The expansion plan aims to increase the workforce to 800 by 2025.
-
October 2024: 15 consecutive months of air cargo growth
4 Dicembre 2024 - IATA's data on global air cargo for October 2024 shows a continuous rise in freight traffic, measured in freight tonne-kilometres, for the fifteenth consecutive year. However, the airline association remains cautious about 2025 due to Trump’s policies.
-
Transport and logistics brief – 3 December 2024
3 Dicembre 2024 - Koinè buys 100 Man trucks - Container explodes in Miami - New Turkey-Bulgaria railway - Heavy losses for PKP Cargo - Italy-Egypt trailer transport - Collaboration between ProntoPacco and FedEx - Air Arabia strengthens in Poland
-
Doubts in Germany over hydrogen for trains
3 Dicembre 2024 - At the end of November 2024, the Rhine-Main Transport Authority decided to withdraw 18 hydrogen multiple units from service starting from early 2025, which have been in operation since 2022. They will be replaced by diesel locomotives.
-
PSA Italy orders three electric cranes for Venice Terminal
3 Dicembre 2024 - PSA Italy has placed an order for three E-RTG electric cranes to sustainably enhance the Vecon-PSA Venice container terminal at the Port of Venice. The cranes are expected to be operational by 2026.
-
New electric tanker trailer by Santi
3 Dicembre 2024 - Santi revolutionises dairy product transport with a tanker trailer designed for pairing with electric road tractors, eliminating dependence on hydraulic systems and power take-offs.
-
Torello launches international food distribution service
3 Dicembre 2024 - Distribuzione Italiana Food, the food logistics network of the Torello Group, has launched the 'No Limits' service for the international distribution of food products, available for both ambient and temperature-controlled items, even for just one pallet.
-
Air cargo in Italy exceeds one million tonnes in 10 months
3 Dicembre 2024 - In the first ten months of 2024, Italian airports handled over one million tonnes of cargo, marking an increase of 16.9% compared to the same period last year.
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.