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French operators optimistic about the future of freight rail
22 Novembre 2024 - At a critical juncture for freight rail transport in Europe, a survey among French shippers reveals a degree of optimism. Industry players foresee growth in the sector over the next decade.
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New tank container semi-trailer by D-Tec
22 Novembre 2024 - D-Tec and the Dutch transport company Den Hartogh Logistics have developed a new semi-trailer specifically designed for tank containers, with the dual aim of enhancing driver safety and reducing operational costs.
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Intermodal train service between Trieste and Sacconago
22 Novembre 2024 - The intermodal company Alpe Adria announces the upcoming launch of a direct rail connection between the SST terminal at the Port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodale terminal in Sacconago, Varese province.
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Fourth day of roadblocks in France
22 Novembre 2024 - French farmers have entered the fourth consecutive day of protests on 21 November 2024, staging road and port blockades across the country. The mobilisation, aimed at opposing the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, has caused severe disruptions to freight transport as farmers decry unfair competition and a lack of government support.
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Transport and logistics short news – 21 November 2024
22 Novembre 2024 - Garbe logistics hub in Tortona – Antitrust approval for DSV – Evergreen purchases containers – Florida ports visit rome – Amazon in Poland – Italy and Egypt discuss hydrogen
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Freight train collision in Poland
21 Novembre 2024 - At around 1:30 a.m. on 21 November 2024, two freight trains operated by Pkp Cargo and Freightliner PL collided following the derailment of one of the trains. A driver was injured, and the line between Bierawa and Nędza, in southern Poland, has been shut down.
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Slight rebound in container freight rates between China and Europe
21 Novembre 2024 - The weekly World Container Index, released by Drewry on 21 November 2024, indicates that container shipping rates between China and Europe have rebounded following a decline in the previous week.
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MSC consolidates its position at the top of the container shipping industry
21 Novembre 2024 - The latest assessment from Alphaliner on container shipping capacity shows that MSC remains firmly in the lead, distancing itself from Maersk by nearly two million TEU and surpassing the six million TEU mark.
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Grimaldi enhances Trieste-Ambarli ro-ro route with Patras stopover
21 Novembre 2024 - From 23 October 2024, Grimaldi will add a stopover in the Greek port of Patras to its ro-ro cargo line linking Trieste to the Turkish port of Ambarli. The service will be operated by the Eco Mediterranea and Eco Malta vessels.
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Operational and economic analysis of Italian container terminals in 2023
21 Novembre 2024 - The Fedespedi Research Center has published an analysis of the main Italian container terminals, focusing on operational and economic-financial data for 2023. A slight decline in TEU volume compared to the previous year, but some terminals have improved their performance.
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Italian road transport confirms Congestion Fee at La Spezia
21 Novembre 2024 - Six La Spezia trucking associations reaffirm the congestion issues affecting port access, leading to higher costs for businesses, and confirm the implementation of the related surcharge.
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Italian hauliers set for nationwide slowdown protest in December
21 Novembre 2024 - The Italian hauliers association TrasportoUnito has announced a nationwide "slow convoy" protest for December 2, 2024, to express dissatisfaction with the Government's inaction on the pressing issues facing the road transport sector.
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Short news on transport and logistics – November 20, 2024
20 Novembre 2024 - Maersk Air Cargo's second hub – New MSC Europe-Africa route – Livorno Port closed due to bad weather – Rail Baltica loan in Latvia – Methanol-Powered Maersk container ship
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Italy lacks strategic vision for logistics, says Confetra
20 Novembre 2024 - During the 2024 public assembly of Confetra, the president of the Confederation of Transport, Carlo De Ruvo, stated that although the Italian logistics sector is showing resilience, it lacks a strategic vision to address the challenges ahead.
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Ohm and Foton expand Italian electric van offerings
20 Novembre 2024 - At the 2024 edition of Ecomondo, the stands of Chinese automotive manufacturers Ohm and Foton stood out, showcasing the expansion of their electric commercial vehicle offerings.
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Four trends shaping supply chains in 2025
20 Novembre 2024 - A study by Remira Italia identifies four key trends to manage supply chains in 2025: investing in digital connectivity, enhancing traceability and transparency, developing new strategies for resilience, and ensuring data integrity.
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Podcast K44
Cronaca
Camionista rapito e picchiato per rapina di gasolio
La mattina del 20 dicembre 2024 l’autista di un’autocisterna carica di gasolio è stato fermato da una banda di rapinatori lungo la Regionale 156 dei Monti Lepini. Il camionista è stato sequestrato e picchiato per sottrargli il carico.
Normativa
Persone
Massimo Marciani confermato presidente del Freight Leaders Council
L’assemblea dei soci del Freight Leaders Council, che si è svolta a dicembre 2024, ha eletto per la terza volta consecutiva Massimo Marciani come presidente. Allargato e rinnovato il comitato di gestione.
Videocast K44
Aereo
Calano noli e volumi nel cargo aereo
Dopo una fase di picco, nella seconda settimana di dicembre 2024 le tariffe e i volumi del trasporto aereo globale delle merci mostrano una contrazione, compresa l’area Asia Pacifico.
Ferrovia
Passo avanti per l’alleanza tra Msc e Renfe Mercancías
Msc, tramite Medlog, e la compagnia ferroviaria spagnola Renfe Mercancías hanno firmato l’accordo preliminare per creare una società paritaria per il trasporto dei container nella Penisola Iberica.