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RFI accelerates work on Genoa Fuori Muro and Vado Ligure
21 Giugno 2024 - Rete Ferroviaria Italiana accelerates the enhancement and modernization of railway infrastructure at the ports of Genoa and Vado Ligure (Savona), coordinated by the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea.
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Polo Logistica FS orders 70 locomotives from Alstom
21 Giugno 2024 - Polo Logistica FS has signed an order with Alstom for the supply of seventy Traxx Universal locomotives, valued at €323 million.
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Switzerland takes first step towards alternative railway to Rastatt
20 Giugno 2024 - Switzerland is promoting the development of the Alsace Railway, connecting it to France through the Basel hub. This railway could serve as an alternative route for transporting semi-trailers between southern and northern Europe via Rastatt.
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Rail Baltica costs soar, but Europe stands firm
20 Giugno 2024 - The costs for the new European railway, Rail Baltica, have doubled since 2017, but the European Union reaffirms its necessity, setting a completion deadline for 2030.
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Work begins on Trento’s railway bypass
18 Giugno 2024 - In mid-June 2024, RFI handed over the southern construction site of the Trento freight railway bypass to the builders. This marks a critical milestone for a project that has faced a troubled journey.
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PKP Cargo in crisis focuses on semi-trailers
14 Giugno 2024 - The Polish state railway company PKP Cargo is facing a delicate phase and, to find a way out, its Strategy Manager intends to focus on intermodal transport of semi-trailers. Additionally, they are seeking state contributions.
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The Adriatic Railway could double for freight traffic
13 Giugno 2024 - Public debate procedure begins for quadrupling the railway between Bologna and Castel Bolognese, expected to be the first segment of the Adriatic Corridor enhancement. Construction is set to begin in 2026.
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Rail operators criticize ongoing rule revisions
12 Giugno 2024 - Ten European railway associations urge the European Commission to pause the constant changes to the Interoperability Technical Specifications, warning of high costs and minimal benefits.
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Gotthard tunnel to operate at full capacity by September 2024
10 Giugno 2024 - The Swiss Federal Railways has announced that the restoration work on the Gotthard Base Tunnel is progressing as scheduled, with full train operations set to resume by September 2024.
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Vienna deems the 40% railway target unrealistic
7 Giugno 2024 - A study by the University of Vienna has deemed the Austrian government's goal of shifting 40% of freight traffic from road to rail by 2040 as unrealistic. Currently, the share is at 27%.
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Fermerci raises alarm on railway construction projects in Italy
5 Giugno 2024 - The Director General of Fermerci, Giuseppe Rizzi, has issued a warning about the risks associated with the Pnrr railway construction sites, which could reduce in Italy the freight transport capacity by up to 60% in 2024. This critical situation threatens to congest the North-West during the summer and undermine signs of economic recovery.
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Summer of construction and train cancellations for the Genoa hub
5 Giugno 2024 - The railway network modernization work planned by RFI for the summer of 2024 will cause significant disruptions to the railway traffic of the Genoa port at least until September 13. Additional work is scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
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Climate change mires European railways
4 Giugno 2024 - Climate change is becoming an increasingly challenging issue for railway transport, often regarded as the most efficient means for reducing pollutant emissions and simultaneously one of the most affected by extreme weather events. The cases of Austria and Great Britain illustrate this dilemma.
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Legal challenge in Germany against rail fare hike
4 Giugno 2024 - Eleven German railway companies have initiated legal action against the increase in access fees to the network, citing a lack of real justification. The EU approves public support amounting to €1.7 billion.
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Hupac traffic decline in 2023, investments continue
31 Maggio 2024 - In 2023, Hupac experienced an 11.7% decrease in intermodal shipments, with a 7.6% drop specifically in transalpine traffic. This decline is attributed to the European economic situation. Despite the downturn, investments, including those in Italy, continue.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group expands in Benelux with acquisition
31 Maggio 2024 - ÖBB Rail Cargo Group enhances operations in Benelux by acquiring Dutch railway company Captrain Netherlands from Sncf. This move strengthens the management of the TransFer network with in-house resources.
Brevi dal mondo
Nuove gallerie su Salerno-Reggio Calabria - M&G cresce nell’immobiliare - Rinascente internalizza personale logistica – Sosta camion al Passante di Mestre - Nuovo accordo fiscale di Amazon Italia - Noleggi di D’Amico International Shipping
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Finisce male il furto di un “topo” a Venezia
La mattina dell’11 dicembre 2025 una donna è saltata su un “topo”, imbarcazione per il trasporto merci a Venezia, per rubare il carico di pacchi natalizi, ma si è schiantata contro il ponte di Rialto. La donna è stata arrestata e si valutano i danni al ponte.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Amazon chiede alla FAA nuove regole sui droni
Amazon chiede alla statunitense Federal Aviation Administration nuove regole sui droni nell’ambito della visibilità elettronica e dei sistemi di rilevamento degli ostacoli, che siano comuni per tutti gli operatori delle consegne.
Ferrovia
Il Piano Strategico FS accelera sulla logistica
FS ha presentato i risultati del primo anno del Piano Strategico 2025–2029, che per la logistica indica il rafforzamento di FS Logistix e lo sviluppo internazionale dei terminali. Nel 2025 investiti 18 miliardi di euro.
Persone
Paolo Guidi eletto presidente di Assologistica
L’assemblea generale di Assologistica ha eletto Paolo Guidi nuovo presidente e ha rinnova la squadra dei vicepresidenti, con attenzione a investimenti, regole e sviluppo industriale della logistica.
