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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.
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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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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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Emirates entra nel trasporto aereo espresso
Ad aprile 2025 la compagnia aerea Emirates ha annunciato il servizio Courier Express, dedicato al trasporto espresso che è svolto dalla sua flotta di oltre 250 aerei.
Ferrovia
Nasce Binario Italia, alleanza per l’intermodalità ferroviaria
L’11 aprile 2025 cinque associazioni della logistica e del trasporto ferroviario hanno nella sede del Cnel Binario Italia, un’alleanza per rilanciare il trasporto ferroviario delle merci.
Persone
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.
