MSC, through its subsidiary Medlog, and the Spanish railway company Renfe Mercancías have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a 50-50 joint venture for container transport across the Iberian Peninsula.

The Russian ro-ro cargo vessel Ursa Maior has sunk in the western Mediterranean following an explosion in its engine room. Fourteen crew members were rescued, but two remain missing. The ship was reportedly tasked with evacuating equipment from Russian bases in Syria, although questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Following a period of peak activity, global air freight rates and volumes have shown a contraction during the second week of December 2024, including in the Asia-Pacific region.

The registration of Italian towed vehicles continued its downward spiral in November 2024, with a sharp 19.7% decline compared to the same period last year. Unrae is calling for structural measures to renew the ageing vehicle fleet.