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Mercitalia Logistics and Logtainer forge trimodal alliance
10 Aprile 2024 - Mercitalia Logistics and Logtainer have inked a memorandum of understanding to foster the development of trimodal transport — rail, road, and sea — across Europe, marking the inception of a new company poised to also construct new terminals.
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Fermerci raises alarm on railway construction projects
10 Aprile 2024 - Fermerci warns that the works to enhance the Italian railway network, initiated under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), may disrupt sixty percent of the lines. The association calls for additional funding to support freight transport.
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DFDS acquires Turkish Ekol Logistics
9 Aprile 2024 - After negotiations that surfaced in October 2023, on April 9, 2024, the Danish company DFDS announced the acquisition of the Turkish transport company Ekol Logistics, enhancing its operations along the intermodal corridor between Turkey and Europe.
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Switzerland co-finances a new transshipment facility in Domodossola
8 Aprile 2024 - The Swiss Confederation announced a substantial contribution of €39,543,834 towards the construction of a facility designed for the intermodal transfer of cargo units between road and rail at the Domodossola railway station.
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Amazon to transport goods by train in Italy and Germany
5 Aprile 2024 - The Logistics Division of the FS Italiane Group and Amazon have signed an agreement to transport e-commerce shipments by train between Amazon distribution centers in Germany and Italy.
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Swiss Federal Railways test remote-controlled train
5 Aprile 2024 - Swiss Federal Railways, in collaboration with Alstom, have initiated trials of remotely controlled locomotives, marking a significant step towards the future implementation of Automatic Train Operation and remote control systems, especially for terminal maneuvers.
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France’s first railway cooperative liquidated due to bankruptcy
4 Aprile 2024 - On April 15, 2024, the Commercial Court of Cahors is expected to announce the liquidation of the French railway cooperative Railcoop, which began its operations in 2019 initially with passenger transport before shifting to freight.
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Swiss Parliament greenlights Lötschberg-Simplon Railway tunnel expansion
4 Aprile 2024 - The Swiss Parliament has approved a significant spending increase for the railway, including the expansion of the Lötschberg-Simplon railway tunnel.
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Sbb Cargo International launches a subsidiary in France
3 Aprile 2024 - Swiss railway company Sbb Cargo International established a subsidiary in France, aimed at facilitating rail transport between the two countries. This move also includes plans to develop alternative routes in the event of disruptions to major continental corridors, such as the Rhine-Alps route.
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Intermodal alliance between Cma Cgm and Gts
3 Aprile 2024 - The French shipping company Cma Cgm is forming a joint venture with the Italian multimodal operator Gts to offer rail intermodal transportation services across Europe. The new company will be called European Container Network.
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At least seven candidates to acquire DB Schenker
3 Aprile 2024 - The deadline for submitting non-binding offers to acquire DB Schenker expired on March 26, 2024. While there are no official announcements, rumors suggest that at least seven expressions of interest have been received.
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Spain bets on Mediterranean and Atlantic railway corridors
1 Aprile 2024 - Spain has launched a comprehensive investment program aimed at integrating into the continental railway corridors, particularly focusing on the development of the Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors.
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Netherlands considers British model for passenger and freight train integration
1 Aprile 2024 - In the Netherlands, operational studies are underway for the combined rail transportation of passengers and freight, a solution already implemented in Great Britain. The proposal involves the use of roll containers, although challenges remain with loading and unloading times.
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Rfi’s project for an intermodal platform in Alessandria
27 Marzo 2024 - The project for the new freight terminal in Alessandria, managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Rfi), boasts an estimated value of approximately 250 million euros. It aims to become the focal point for the logistical development of an area spanning one hundred hectares.
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35-Hour work week for German railway workers
26 Marzo 2024 - After a protracted and difficult dispute, the German union GDL has reached an agreement with Deutsche Bahn, which includes the introduction of a 35-hour work week for train drivers, to be phased in by 2029, along with a pay rise.
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Rail freight transport through Switzerland declines
22 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, rail freight transport through Switzerland experienced a 5.9% decline, compared to a 1.4% decrease in road transport. Economic conditions and railway construction projects are to blame.
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.
