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Four Sustainable Logistics acquires three electric lorries
25 Marzo 2025 - Three Volvo electric lorries have joined the fleet of Four Sustainable Logistics, which aims to operate fifty electric industrial vehicles by the end of 2025 for regional and last-mile distribution.
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Fewer trains and more lorries crossing Switzerland in 2024
25 Marzo 2025 - The 2024 report from the Swiss Federal Office of Transport on freight rail transport reveals a decline in the share of goods moved by train and a rise in road traffic. One of the main causes is the extraordinary maintenance work on the rail network.
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In 2024, container traffic at Russia’s Global Ports grew
25 Marzo 2025 - In 2024, container shipping in Russia through Global Ports terminals showed signs of recovery, reaching levels seen before the sanctions triggered by the invasion of Ukraine. However, several critical issues remain.
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Italian Privacy Authority fines transport company €50,000
25 Marzo 2025 - A road haulage company has been fined €50,000 by Italy’s Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali) for irregular use of GPS tracking to monitor its drivers.
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News from the world of transport and logistics, 24 March 2025
24 Marzo 2025 - An124 shipment for Gruber – Italy and Florida to strengthen ports – DB Cargo renews single wagon freight – Trucks in Iraq – Over €10 million for Burgas Port – Second rail terminal at London Gateway – Return of temporary plates – Competition for single wagon traffic in Switzerland – Action plan for non-EU export
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New company for ro-ro services between Turkey and Europe
24 Marzo 2025 - A new maritime company named Turkroro has been established in Turkey, aiming to boost competition on roll-on/roll-off routes connecting the country with Europe. The initiative is led by a former senior executive of Dfds and is expected to bring renewed dynamism to a strategic transport corridor.
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Msc Houston V loses or damages containers due to stormy weather
24 Marzo 2025 - On 21 March 2025, the container ship Msc Houston V lost at least fifteen containers and sustained damage to several others after encountering a severe storm in the Atlantic. The vessel was forced to make an emergency stop in Vigo.
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Vado Gateway opens a new route to West Africa
24 Marzo 2025 - Maersk has launched a weekly service from the Vado Gateway terminal in Savona to Ghana and Nigeria. The Ligurian terminal is the only Italian port of call on the WAF6 service operated by the Danish shipping company.
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News from the world of transport and logistics, 21 March 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - Hapag-Lloyd’s profits fall – Italian Antitrust investigates RFI – 21,000 teu containership calls at Vado Gateway – Grimaldi’s third ro-ro ship for Turkey – More truck checks in Germany – Drop in industrial vehicle traffic in Germany – DP World launches port in Congo – New drone regulations coming in the US
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Acl threatens withdrawal from US ports
21 Marzo 2025 - Shipping company Acl, owned by the Grimaldi Group, may abandon US ports if the Trump administration goes ahead with plans to penalise vessels built in China. The potential consequences could be severe for employment, freight rates and supply chains.
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Beijing escalates pressure over Hutchison Ports sale
21 Marzo 2025 - The Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao has renewed its attack on the sale of port assets by CK Hutchison Holdings to the BlackRock-MSC consortium, urging the Chinese company to abandon the deal and accusing it of betrayal.
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Italian trailers accelerate in February 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - Data from Unrae on trailer and semi-trailer registrations in Italy show a strong recovery in February 2025, following a prolonged period of decline. However, the outlook remains uncertain.
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Air cargo volumes and rates rise again in mid-March 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - WorldACD Market Data reports signs of recovery in the global air cargo market, driven by a rebound in the Asia-Pacific region despite a slowdown in the Middle East and South Asia.
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NTSB report reveals vulnerabilities of collapsed Baltimore bridge
21 Marzo 2025 - One year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggered by the impact of the container ship Dali, the United States National Transportation Safety Board has released a report on the incident, highlighting serious structural vulnerabilities that contributed to the disaster. Other bridges may also be at risk.
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Dp World expands logistics operations in Europe with Swissterminal acquisition
21 Marzo 2025 - The Arab terminal giant Dp World is strengthening its presence in European container handling and logistics by acquiring the entire share capital of Swissterminal Holding, a company operating across Switzerland, France, and southern Germany.
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Global container port activity rises in January 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - Data from Drewry Ports and Terminals Insight indicates that global container throughput at ports increased in January 2025, although analysts forecast a slowdown in the near term.
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Camionista muore schiacciato dalla cabina del suo veicolo
Il 24 febbraio un giovane camionista ha perso la vita in provincia di Verona mentre stava ribaltando la cabina del suo veicolo. S’indaga per scoprire se è un errore o un guasto.
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Nasce Binario Italia, alleanza per l’intermodalità ferroviaria
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Il Gruppo Menci perde Luciano Menci
Il 4 marzo 2025, il Gruppo Menci ha annunciato la morte di Luciano Menci, figlio del fondatore Geremia e padre dell’attuale presidente Marco. Lo stabilimento interromperà le attività in 6 marzo, in corrispondenza del funerale.