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Digital shipping alliance formed by FS, Poste Italiane, and Sennder
15 Marzo 2024 - FS, Poste Italiane, and sennder have entered into a letter of intent focusing on digital shipping within the realm of intermodal transport. The collaboration aims to enhance road-rail combined transport throughout Europe.
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Container freight rates between China and Europe fall by 5%
15 Marzo 2024 - The Drewry Container Freight Rate Index for March 14, 2024, has recorded a decline in spot container freight rates across nearly all monitored routes. The decrease between Shanghai and the European ports of Genoa and Rotterdam has reached 5% within a week, while rates on trans-Atlantic routes have seen an increase.
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Cosco brings 20,000 TEU container ships to Genoa
15 Marzo 2024 - On March 19, 2024, Cosco Shipping's container vessel Aries will dock at the Port of Genoa, marking a significant event as the first 20,000 TEU ship of the Chinese company to reach the Ligurian port, with more vessels from the Asia-Mediterranean AEM1 service set to follow.
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Fercargo slams Italian Government for stifling freight trains
15 Marzo 2024 - Fercargo, the association representing the freight rail sector, has launched a scathing criticism against the Italian Government's policies over the past eighteen months, labeling them as catastrophic for rail freight transportation.
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Lufthansa Cargo to launch Brussels to Chicago service
15 Marzo 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo is set to inaugurate a service linking Brussels to Chicago starting from April 3, 2024, allowing customers to book freight transport on a Boeing 777 Freighter from the Belgian hub to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Electric van alliance among Volvo, Renault, and Cma Cgm
15 Marzo 2024 - An electric van production joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group, and maritime company Cma Cgm is expected to be formalized by April 2024. On April 3, 2024, the Renault Group (automobiles) and Volvo Group (commercial vehicles) alongside maritime company Cma Cgm will unveil a new company in Paris dedicated to the design and production of electric vans.
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New intermodal trains between Italy and Germany
15 Marzo 2024 - The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group announces three new intermodal rail connections between Italy and Germany for the transport of containers and swap bodies. The destinations include Göttingen, Hannover, and Wuppertal.
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European Parliament approves Euro 7 standards for vehicles
13 Marzo 2024 - On March 13, the European Parliament gave its nod to the Euro 7 emission limits for automobiles, significantly lowering the thresholds for industrial vehicles compared to current levels.
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In February, container shipping rates on contract increase
13 Marzo 2024 - As average spot rates for container shipping experience a decline, contract rates are on the rise ahead of the renewal of many agreements. Surcharge plays a significant role in this development.
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European Parliament approves new weights and dimensions for trucks
12 Marzo 2024 - In its plenary session on March 12, the European Parliament gave the green light to the bill that amends the weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles operating across borders. The total allowable mass within the Union has been increased to 44 tons. However, the debate remains far from closed.
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Mont Blanc closed at night from April to June
12 Marzo 2024 - In April 2024, the Mont Blanc Tunnel will undergo major maintenance works, scheduled to last until June. Traffic will be halted during weeknight nights.
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Strong increase in the industrial vehicles market in the EU in 2023
12 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, the European Union witnessed a robust increase in the market for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, registering a notable 15.7% rise, surpassing the 300,000 unit threshold for the first time since 2019.
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Heavy traffic increases in Germany
12 Marzo 2024 - Data collected by Destatis in January and February 2024 on road toll payments indicate an increase in commercial vehicle traffic compared to previous months, despite a negative year-on-year comparison.
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Was the truck cartel longer than previously revealed?
12 Marzo 2024 - The German association Truck Pro has submitted to the Munich Court confidential information from the European Commission indicating that the truck manufacturers' cartel may have occurred over a longer period than sanctioned by Brussels.
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Girteka CEO spends two weeks on the road
12 Marzo 2024 - Mindaugas Paulauskas, CEO of the logistics giant Girteka Transport, embarked on a two-week journey across Europe, aiming to personally experience the challenges faced daily by the company's drivers.
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WTO forecasts gradual recovery in goods trade for 2024
9 Marzo 2024 - The World Trade Organization's Goods Trade Barometer indicates a slight recovery in global goods traffic at the start of 2024. However, this trend remains fragile, subject to geopolitical tensions. Different trends are observed across various transport modes.
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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.
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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.
