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Rotterdam faces continued container decline in 2023
22 Febbraio 2024 - In 2023, the Port of Rotterdam handled 13.4 million TEUs, marking a seven percent decrease from the previous year and continuing a downtrend that began in 2022. Among the factors contributing to this decline were sanctions against Russia. The roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) traffic also saw a decrease.
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Container freight storm abates
22 Febbraio 2024 - Reports released by Drewry on February 22nd confirm the ongoing decline in spot freight rates for container shipping on nearly all routes, with the exception of the route between Rotterdam and New York. The rate between Shanghai and Genoa is nearing $5,000 per container.
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Railway transport sector expresses concerns over new truck dimensions
22 Febbraio 2024 - Five associations representing the railway and intermodal transport sectors have released a study criticizing proposals to amend the directive on weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles.
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Anama criticizes inefficiency at Malpensa CargoCity
22 Febbraio 2024 - The association of air agents Anama denounces the inefficiency of the Malpensa cargo city and asks for a 48-hour shutdown to dispose of the goods in stock in the warehouses of the two main ground handling operators.
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Metrans conquest full ownership of Adria Rail
22 Febbraio 2024 - Metrans, the rail transport company under the umbrella of the German terminal operator Hhla, has acquired the entire capital of the Croatian intermodal operator Adria Rail, having previously held 51%.
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Msc Air Cargo places order for fifth B777F with Italian Aoc
22 Febbraio 2024 - Msc Air Cargo orders the fifth Boeing B777F, which will fly with the Italian Aoc certificate obtained from AlisCargo and brings commercial activities in house.
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H.Essers initiates construction of new container terminal
17 Febbraio 2024 - Logistics company H.Essers has announced the construction for the new Markiezaat Container Terminal, to be located in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, along the Schelda-Rijn canal. Set to be operational by 2026, the facility will boast a capacity of 250,000 TEUs.
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Houthis striked tanker and bulk carrier with missiles
17 Febbraio 2024 - On February 17, a Houthi missile targeted the tanker Pollux, and the day before, another missile hit the bulk carrier Lycavitos. While the damage in both instances was minor, these attacks underscore the persistent high risk to navigation across the region.
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Global air cargo sees double-digit decline
16 Febbraio 2024 - In the second week of February, the global air freight sector experienced a double-digit decrease in both tonnage and rates, primarily due to the Chinese New Year, as revealed by weekly observations from WorldAcd.
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Lyon to support Paris in financing new railway link with Italy
15 Febbraio 2024 - The fog surrounding the future of the French access route to the Mont Cenis base tunnel of the new Turin-Lyon railway project struggles to clear. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, led by Lyon, is willing to guarantee funding coverage.
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World Shipping Council proposes Gbm to achieve net-zero ship emissions by 2050
15 Febbraio 2024 - The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 for the maritime sector and plans to develop specific regulations by 2025. The World Shipping Council is proposing the Green Balance Mechanism to address this challenge.
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Container freight rates decline mid-February
15 Febbraio 2024 - Mid-February 2024 continues to see a decline in spot freight rates for container shipping, according to the Drewry Container Index. Rates between Shanghai and Genoa dropped by one percent, while only transatlantic freight rates saw an increase.
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Italy appeals to the European Commission against Austria’s Brenner bans
15 Febbraio 2024 - The Italian Government has submitted an appeal to the European Commission to initiate infringement proceedings against Austria over bans and restrictions on the movement of commercial vehicles along the Brenner axis.
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Krone transports semi-trailers via rail-road
15 Febbraio 2024 - Starting in 2024, Krone's distribution of semi-trailers to customers will be conducted through combined rail-road transport, an initiative set to significantly reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations.
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European Parliament proposes increase in weight and size for electric trucks
14 Febbraio 2024 - The Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament approved an increase in the weight and dimensions of electric commercial vehicles engaged in international transport. The measure will now face a vote in the plenary session.
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European Parliament makes progress on truck emission standards
14 Febbraio 2024 - The Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament has endorsed an agreement reached in January between the Council, the Commission, and the European Parliament on new CO2 emission limits for commercial vehicles.
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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.
