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Kögel unveils the extended intermodal Cargo Rail Euro Trailer
29 Febbraio 2024 - Kögel launched the Cargo Rail Euro Trailer, a model that extends 1.38 meters beyond the standard size, specifically designed for combined road-rail transport.
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MSC nears 20% of global container capacity
28 Febbraio 2024 - According to data from Alphaliner, MSC's container ships have achieved a total capacity of 5.722 million TEU, accounting for 19.9% of the global share. Maersk trails in second place with 4.199 million TEU.
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Italian Appeals Court confirms compensation claim in truck cartel case
28 Febbraio 2024 - The Milan Court of Appeals has dismissed the statute of limitations defense presented by several truck manufacturers against a compensation claim in the truck pricing cartel case.
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Ocean Alliance extends agreement until 2032
28 Febbraio 2024 - The Ocean Alliance, a collaboration between four major container shipping companies, has announced the extension of its Euro-Asian vessel-sharing agreement until 2032. Cosco will introduce 20,000 TEU vessels to the Mediterranean.
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New IMO recommendations on sea transport of plastic pellets
28 Febbraio 2024 - Following a spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish shores, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued recommendations on the maritime transport of plastic granules and guidelines on how to act in the event of spills.
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EU Antitrust investigates tire price cartel
28 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission is probing into a possible price cartel concerning road vehicle tires sold by four brands within the European Economic Area. Surprise inspections have been carried out at the premises of Pirelli, Continental, Michelin, and Nokian Renkaat Oyj. Customers are advised to retain purchase invoices for potential compensation.
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Polish Railways demand compensation from farmers
28 Febbraio 2024 - LHS, the Polish railway company operating certain routes between Poland and Ukraine, which have been blocked by farmers, is seeking compensation for losses incurred due to the protests, amounting to 1.3 million PLN (approximately 280,000 euros).
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In Veneto, a research center opens for the Hyper project
27 Febbraio 2024 - The cutting-edge Hyperloop transport system is relocating its research center from Toulon to Venice. However, the actual effectiveness of this innovative freight transport system is yet to be confirmed.
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Brussels approves Cma Cgm’s acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
26 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has greenlit the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by French shipping company Cma Cgm, albeit with stringent conditions aimed at preserving market competition.
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Truck and tractor blockades between Poland and Germany
26 Febbraio 2024 - In addition to protests at crossings with Ukraine, a warning strike is underway in Świecko, on the border with Germany, where 80 tractors and 40 trucks are blocking the A2 highway. Meanwhile, Ukraine is diverting some road shipments to the Danube.
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Truck protest in Genoa over vehicle parking and toll increases
24 Febbraio 2024 - Seven freight transport associations have called for a demonstration in Genoa against the planned elimination of at least 400 parking spots for industrial vehicles due to construction projects, and against highway toll hikes. There are also issues with the portal dedicated to compensations for the Morandi Bridge collapse.
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Air cargo volumes soar in February
23 Febbraio 2024 - February 2024 has witnessed a significant uptick in global air cargo transport, particularly in connections between Asia and Europe via maritime-air hubs, according to WorldACD Market Data. This surge is attributed to the Red Sea crisis.
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EU Antitrust launches investigation into French maritime transport
23 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has initiated a thorough investigation to assess whether the public service compensations granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for the provision of maritime transport services to Corsica comply with EU state aid rules.
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From Europe, new funds to strengthen railways in the Balkans
23 Febbraio 2024 - North Macedonia has received a financing package of 560 million euros from the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aimed at developing its railway network within the broader context of the Balkan network. This will establish a high-capacity link with Bulgaria, shortening distances to the Black Sea and Turkey.
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New intermodal train service between Bari and Naples-Nola
22 Febbraio 2024 - The Apulian railway company Gts has reactivated the cross-regional connection between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas with an intermodal train traveling along the Bari-Paola-Salerno-Nola route, an alternative to the direct Bari-Naples line.
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Alha and Mle refute emergency claims at Malpensa’s CargoCity
22 Febbraio 2024 - The cargo handling companies Alha and Mle have rejected accusations made by the Association of Air Agents (Anama) regarding operational inefficiencies at Malpensa's CargoCity.
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.
