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Netherlands considers British model for passenger and freight train integration
1 Aprile 2024 - In the Netherlands, operational studies are underway for the combined rail transportation of passengers and freight, a solution already implemented in Great Britain. The proposal involves the use of roll containers, although challenges remain with loading and unloading times.
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MSC to acquire Genoa’s daily newspaper Secolo XIX
27 Marzo 2024 - The MSC Group has announced the signing of a preliminary agreement with the publishing company Gedi to acquire the Genoese daily newspaper Secolo XIX and some of its maritime transportation-related publications. The exclusive negotiation phase has now begun.
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Rfi’s project for an intermodal platform in Alessandria
27 Marzo 2024 - The project for the new freight terminal in Alessandria, managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Rfi), boasts an estimated value of approximately 250 million euros. It aims to become the focal point for the logistical development of an area spanning one hundred hectares.
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A Drone to transport medicines to Taranto
27 Marzo 2024 - At the Mediterranean Aerospace Matching event at the Grottaglie airport, a demonstration was conducted showcasing the transportation of medicines by drone from the airport to the port of Taranto, covering a thirty-minute flight.
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Anac reiterates concerns over new Genoa dam contract
27 Marzo 2024 - The Italian Anti-Corruption Authority (Anac) has reiterated its concerns regarding the contract for the construction of the new outer dam in Genoa, highlighting seven serious critical issues.
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Italian investments lagging behind on TEN-T Corridors and Alpine Passes
27 Marzo 2024 - There's an emerging crisis in the landscape of Northern Italy's infrastructure, encompassing the Alpine passes and the European Rhine-Alps Corridor connecting Genoa to the ports of Northern Europe. The accumulation of delays is evident, with no short-term solutions in sight to reverse the trend.
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The impact on insurance from the Baltimore bridge collapse
27 Marzo 2024 - The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, caused by a collision with its pylon by the container ship Dali, has initiated a long and complex phase of compensation lawsuits amounting to billions of euros, involving the maritime reinsurance sector.
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35-Hour work week for German railway workers
26 Marzo 2024 - After a protracted and difficult dispute, the German union GDL has reached an agreement with Deutsche Bahn, which includes the introduction of a 35-hour work week for train drivers, to be phased in by 2029, along with a pay rise.
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Polish farmers’ protests continue unabated
26 Marzo 2024 - The farmers' protests in Poland show no signs of subsiding, with blockades and disruptions to transportation persisting. March 20 marked the beginning of a general strike called by the National Council of Solidarność, affecting over five hundred cities. Ukrainian hauliers are calling for an end to the border blockades.
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DB Schenker launches new urgent air cargo service
26 Marzo 2024 - DB Schenker has initiated the Onboard Courier Service for urgent air transportation of small, high-value shipments, carried by an operator on commercial flights. Operational across three continents, 24 hours a day.
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Container ship destroys Baltimore bridge
26 Marzo 2024 - In a harrowing incident that unfolded between the night of March 25th and the early hours of March 26th, 2024, the container ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the American city of Baltimore, leading to its collapse and resulting in several fatalities.
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EU slows down Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA Airways
25 Marzo 2024 - The European Union's Directorate-General for Competition has formally expressed concerns to Italy's Ministry of Economy regarding Lufthansa's acquisition of ITA Airways, citing potential negative impacts on competition and fares.
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24-Hour strike in Italian ports from April 3 to 5
25 Marzo 2024 - The Italian unions have announced a 24-hour strike of port workers with local nuances, from April 3 to 5.
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Violations in European road transport increase over one year
25 Marzo 2024 - The first campaign of 2024 for European road checks on commercial vehicles and buses, coordinated by RoadPol, has shown a year-over-year increase in violations.
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Red Sea crisis clogs Indian airports
25 Marzo 2024 - The ongoing Red Sea crisis is escalating air traffic between Asia and Europe, leading to congestion at Indian airports, which are now also receiving goods from Bangladesh.
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Rail freight transport through Switzerland declines
22 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, rail freight transport through Switzerland experienced a 5.9% decline, compared to a 1.4% decrease in road transport. Economic conditions and railway construction projects are to blame.
Notizie Brevi
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Podcast K44
Cronaca
87 chili di cocaina su un camion a Civitavecchia
La Polizia di Frontiera di Civitavecchia ha scoperto una spedizione di 87 chilogrammi di cocaina a bordi di un camion sbarcato a Civitavecchia da un traghetto proveniente dalla Spagna. Arrestato l’autista spagnolo.
Normativa
Persone
Giampaolo Botta entra nel Working Group Sea di Fiata
Il direttore generale di Spediporto, Giampaolo Botta, rappresenterà Fedespedi nel Working Group Sea della federazione europea degli spedizionieri Fiata.
Videocast K44
Aereo
Impennata dei noli aerei tra Europa e America a metà novembre 2024
WorldAcd Market Data registra una forte crescita delle tariffe spot per il trasporto aereo di merci dagli aeroporti europei, in particolare verso le Americhe, che ha contribuito ad un ulteriore aumento dei prezzi medi mondiali nella seconda settimana di novembre.
Ferrovia
Gli operatori francesi positivi sul futuro della ferrovia merci
In una fase critica per il trasporto ferroviario delle merci in Europa, un sondaggio tra gli spedizionieri francesi mostra un certo ottimismo. Gli operatori prevedono una crescita nel prossimo decennio.
