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Amazon solidifies its leadership in global 3PL logistics
2 Gennaio 2025 - A report by Armstrong & Associates on global 3PL logistics trends confirms Amazon's dominant position at the top of the sector, followed by DHL and Kuehne + Nagel. However, DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker is set to propel the Danish multinational to second place.
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Transport and logistics briefs – 23 December 2024
23 Dicembre 2024 - Shanghai surpasses 50 million TEU – MSC connects Turkey and Italy – Expansion begins at Ndayane port – DHL crash investigation – Amazon fined in the US – Arcese workers internalised in Piacenza – Grants for vehicles in La Spezia – New Cosco route – MSC tracks trucks in Italy
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Amazon faces pressure in the US amid Teamsters strike
23 Dicembre 2024 - The Teamsters union is leading the largest worker mobilisation against Amazon in US history. Since 19 December, several logistics hubs have been on strike, causing disruptions to deliveries in the run-up to the holiday season.
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Transport and logistics briefs – 18 December 2024
18 Dicembre 2024 - Methanol-fuelled cement carrier – New A4 ramp in Dalmine – Due Torri increases revenue and workforce – Mercitalia rail operations centre – RFI and RSE collaboration – Saudi Global Ports prepares IPO – CMA CGM electric barge
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Italian GdF investigates Amazon, SDA, and GLS
18 Dicembre 2024 - According to Reuters, the Italian Guardia di Finanza conducted searches on December 17, 2024, at the offices of Amazon, SDA, and GLS as part of an investigation initiated by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Turin. The probe is focused on tax evasion and the improper use of labour.
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Logistics and transport briefs – 17 December 2024
17 Dicembre 2024 - Electric trucks for Duvenbeck – Telepass in Denmark – Rina for rail in Saudi Arabia – Circle for sustainable ports – B747-400F for Challenge Group – Turkish Airlines reaches Mexico – Automatic cranes in Hamburg
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Brief news: transport and logistics – 16 December 2024
16 Dicembre 2024 - Combined transport grows in Europe - Koper-Graz train – Stef acquires TDL fresh logistics – Locomotives for LTG Cargo – Bari freight road
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Transport and logistics briefs – 13 December 2024
13 Dicembre 2024 - Waberer’s settles another truck cartel case – Germany-Lithuania rail link – Korean Air acquires asiana airlines – Cybersecurity in Dutch ports – Cherbourg-Bayonne rolling motorway test – Locomotive acquisition by Duisport
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Maersk opens its first logistics hub in France
13 Dicembre 2024 - In December 2024, Maersk inaugurated its first logistics hub in France. Located in Denain, the facility spans 75,000 square metres and features 85 loading bays for its warehouse operations.
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Brief news: transport and logistics – 12 December 2024
12 Dicembre 2024 - Medway secures eco-incentive in Spain – MSC orders ten dual-fuel containerships – CMA CGM Service call in Trieste – PSA acquires control of Loconi – Container development in busan – Safety investments on Alto Adriatico motorways
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Schmitz Cargobull invests €50 million in Vreden factory
12 Dicembre 2024 - Schmitz Cargobull has announced an investment exceeding €50 million in its German facility in Vreden to reorganise trailer assembly operations. A 4,500-square-metre production hall will be built, alongside improvements to logistics.
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Transport and logistics briefs – 11 December 2024
11 Dicembre 2024 - Volvo and DHL trial autonomous trucks – €80m investment for Bilbao port – Prologis expands in Milan – Patrizia Pepe adopts ShippyPro – TAP and Wiremind Cargo collaborate – Freight volumes down under the Channel
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Short news: transport and logistics – 10 December 2024
10 Dicembre 2024 - Hylane certifies hydrogen emissions – InRail authorised to operate in France – Hhla digitises truck access – Scholarships by Amazon and Develhope – Saginara Tunnel on Salerno-Reggio Calabria
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Brief news on transport and logistics – 9 December 2024
9 Dicembre 2024 - Electric truck for Volkswagen – Thai Airways expands in India – DP World focuses on India – New Dutch hydrogen trucks – Ceva electric trucks in Asia – River traffic incident on the Moselle
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Gxo logistics withdraws sale offers
9 Dicembre 2024 - Multinational Gxo Logistics has reportedly turned down several acquisition proposals, as Ceo Malcolm Wilson announced his resignation effective in 2025.
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Brief news: transport and logistics, 6 December 2024
6 Dicembre 2024 - Trieste-Sacconago train service launched - Black Friday shipments increase by 18% - MSC Air Cargo pilots secure new contract - Deutsche Bahn operating profits to drop 70% - BASF and Koch introduce electric trucks - Amazon Cividate guilty of anti-union practices
Brevi dal mondo
Nuovo polo logistico in Toscana - Alleanza sulla mappatura della mobilità europea - Rina acquisisce Gloval - Espansione Prologis a Milano - Dachser cresce a Freiburg
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Camionista arrestato in Lazio per il trasporto di hashish
La Guardia di Finanza di Cassino ha scoperto cento panetti di hashish nascosti nella ruota di scorta di un autoarticolato che viaggiava sull’autostrada A1. L’autista ha tentato la fuga ma è stato arrestato.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Swissport accelera sul cargo aereo a Malpensa
In cinque mesi, i volumi giornalieri movimentati nella cargocity di Malpensa da Swisscom hanno raggiunto le cento tonnellate, dalla nove della fase iniziale.
Ferrovia
Il traforo ferroviario del Frejus ha 155 anni e li dimostra tutti
Il 26 dicembre 2025 il traforo ferroviario del Frejus compirà 155 anni. Un’occasione per fare il punto dello scavo della galleria di base della nuova linea ferroviaria.
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.
