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Grendi Group reports growth in 2023
20 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, the Grendi Group achieved a significant shift in its operational strategy by diversifying its activities and expanding its reach to North Africa with the launch of a new international maritime route. The company concluded the year with a 10% increase in revenue, marking a significant step forward in its business development.
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Fret SNCF blames Paris for failures and missteps in freight sector
20 Marzo 2024 - Fret SNCF, the freight division of the French national railway company, is refusing to undergo a drastic restructuring and downsizing plan, instead pointing the finger at the French government for its current predicament.
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Truck manufacturers slow down production amid demand dip
20 Marzo 2024 - In March 2024, signals of a slowdown in industrial vehicle production have emerged due to declining demand, a move already announced by Volvo Trucks and Krone.
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DB Cargo orders 150 diesel-electric hybrid locomotives
20 Marzo 2024 - In March 2024, the German rail freight company DB Cargo placed an order with Siemens Mobility for 150 Vectron Dual Mode Light diesel-electric hybrid locomotives, designed with a lighter tare weight for operation on secondary lines and sidings with low load capacity.
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Container handling falters at major global ports
19 Marzo 2024 - The monthly survey conducted by Drewry on container throughput at the world's leading ports has revealed a decline in January 2024 compared to the previous month, though it remains positive compared to the same month in 2023.
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Bavaria’s new Brenner railway postponed to 2050
19 Marzo 2024 - According to the Tyrolean press, the enhancement of the German rail section between Grafing, southeast of Munich, and Kufstein in Austria, has been postponed and will not be completed before 2050. This project is part of the Brenner railway axis.
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Easter 2024 truck traffic bans in Italy
19 Marzo 2024 - The schedule for the ban on heavy vehicle traffic in Italy for the Easter holidays in 2024 includes five consecutive days of truck halts, from March 29 to April 2.
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Austria announces truck traffic regulation for the second half of 2024
19 Marzo 2024 - The Tyrol region has released the schedule for the sixteen days during which it will regulate the flow of commercial vehicles along the Brenner Pass in the second half of 2024.
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Indian Navy frees Ruen ship from pirates
19 Marzo 2024 - The Indian destroyer Kolkata has successfully liberated the bulk carrier Ruen from Somali pirates, who have been apprehended. No crew members were injured in the operation.
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How Container transport would look in a war economy
18 Marzo 2024 - Europe is starting to revisit the term "war economy," a notion first introduced 110 years ago. But what does this scenario imply for global container transportation?
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PSA Italy’s shareholding structure changes
18 Marzo 2024 - The shareholding structure of PSA Italy undergoes a significant transformation. Following the departure of Infracapital, Infravia, and Investimenti II funds, FMV Industrial Infrastructure Fund I SCSp and TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund join as minority partners.
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Russian road transport responds to EU sanctions
18 Marzo 2024 - In the wake of the initial instability caused by Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian road transport system is showing signs of recovery by turning to Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers. Yet, European trucks are still entering Russia through various loopholes.
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Italy’s Ministry of Environment approves Darsena Europa project
18 Marzo 2024 - The Ministry of the Environment has given the green light to the environmental impact assessment for the new Darsena Europa container terminal project in the Port of Livorno.
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Sea-Air freight from Asia to Europe rises amid Red Sea crisis
15 Marzo 2024 - The crisis in the Red Sea is spurring an increase in combined sea-air freight from Asia to Europe, with Dubai and Bangkok emerging as pivotal hubs. Global volumes remained steady in the tenth week of 2024.
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Artificial Intelligence for security at Psa Pra’ Terminal
15 Marzo 2024 - PSA has implemented artificial intelligence into the surveillance system of the Pra’ terminal within the Genoa port, enabling automatic detection of potential danger situations.
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Cma Cgm invests 1.9 billion euros in media and entertainment
15 Marzo 2024 - In a significant move into the media and entertainment sector, CMA CGM signed an agreement with Altice France to acquire Altice Media, a leading provider of multimedia information and entertainment.
Notizie Brevi
Nuova logistica Dachser – Ucraina investe 160 milioni nella ferrovia – Alleanza Italia-Usa per aereo cargo – Nove milioni per porti Catania e Augusta - Primo treno sulla ferrovia russa del Pacifico – Quotazione di SF Holding – Nuovo marchio per Avianca Cargo - Michelin chiude due stabilimenti in Francia
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.
