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Fermerci and Fercargo in opposition to new EU Directive on truck sizes
9 Marzo 2024 - Fermerci and Fercargo have aligned with European rail and intermodal transport associations to oppose the proposed EU Directive on the weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles, set for a vote in the European Parliament on March 12, 2024.
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Over 20,000 road deaths in Europe in 2023
9 Marzo 2024 - The European Commission has released preliminary data on road accidents occurring in 2023 within the Union's countries, resulting in approximately 20,400 fatalities, marking only a one percent decrease from the previous year.
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New alert for Brenner due to Lueg viaduct modernization works
9 Marzo 2024 - The Lueg viaduct, located on the Austrian side of the Brenner motorway axis, has been undergoing modernization works since April 2023, which will restrict traffic to a single lane from 2025, sparking concerns over congestion on this vital artery. The Trentino Chamber of Commerce has sounded the alarm about the potential bottleneck.
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EU urges installation of Smart Tachograph 2
9 Marzo 2024 - By the end of 2024, international transport companies will need to replace their analog or non-smart digital tachographs with the new smart second generation, and the European Commission is urging transporters to comply in a timely manner.
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Air Cargo experiences robust growth in first two months of 2024
9 Marzo 2024 - The air freight sector has witnessed a significant 13% increase in volume in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data released by WorldACD Market Data.
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Leonardo shows interest in Iveco Defence Vehicles
9 Marzo 2024 - On March 8th, rumors circulated about Leonardo's interest in acquiring the Defence Vehicles division of Iveco, leading to a notable rise in the company's stock.
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Codognotto expands to the Middle East with new branch in Dubai
8 Marzo 2024 - The Veneto-based transportation company, Codognotto, is boosting its activities in the Middle East by opening a new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The office will serve as a hub for the entire region.
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Container freight rates drop across all routes
7 Marzo 2024 - Weekly spot freight rate surveys for container shipping, released on March 7, 2024, by Drewry, indicate a decline across all considered routes. The route from Shanghai to Genoa saw a 6% drop to $4,449 per container.
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Amazon tests the anthropomorphic robot Digit
7 Marzo 2024 - Amazon has initiated trials of the anthropomorphic robot Digit, developed by Agility Robotics, at its Seattle research center. Standing at 175 centimeters tall, the robot can carry heavy packages up to 16 kilograms.
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How UPS is enhancing logistics automation
7 Marzo 2024 - UPS has unveiled the deployment of various automation systems across its logistic platforms, marking a significant leap in integrating a range of robotic systems and digital technologies.
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Lidl expands in maritime and land transport
7 Marzo 2024 - The retail giant Lidl is expanding its transportation capabilities, enhancing its container ship fleet and launching a company for land intermodality.
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Ukrainian proposal to unlock borders with Poland
7 Marzo 2024 - Ukraine has offered a solution to unblock the Polish borders, which have been obstructed by farmers and truckers since the end of 2023, while also extending the free movement pact with Turkey.
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Serious damage to a Greek cargo ship struck in the Red Sea
6 Marzo 2024 - On the afternoon of March 6th, the Greek bulk carrier True Confidence was hit by a missile while navigating the Red Sea. The attack led to three crew members missing and four sustaining serious injuries, resulting in the abandonment of the ship.
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GXO outbids Ceva in race to acquire Wincanton
6 Marzo 2024 - In a significant move, GXO has surpassed Ceva Logistics, a subsidiary of Cma Cgm, in the bid to acquire British logistics and transport company Wincanton, positioning itself as the frontrunner to finalize the deal. The transaction is reportedly valued at approximately 306 million euros.
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European transport mourns the loss of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
6 Marzo 2024 - On the morning of March 6, 2024, Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello, President and CEO of Contship Italia, passed away in Hamburg. Involved with the company since 1973, alongside Angelo Ravano, she worked in various countries around the world.
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Rotterdam port against drugs in containers
6 Marzo 2024 - On March 31, 2024, the Rotterdam Port Authority will introduce the Secure Chain system for containers arriving from South America, aiming to combat the importation of narcotics through the Dutch hub.
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.
