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The impact of the abolition of the US de minimis rule on trade and logistics
10 Aprile 2025 - In addition to imposing a 125% tariff on goods imported from China, President Trump has, from 2 May 2025, abolished the customs exemption for parcels valued under 800 dollars, thereby affecting e-commerce. And not just from China, with wider repercussions on transport.
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Dhl to invest two billion in pharmaceutical logistics
10 Aprile 2025 - In April 2025, Dhl announced a two-billion-euro investment through to 2030 aimed at strengthening its logistics capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sector.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 9 April 2025
9 Aprile 2025 - Lufthansa Cargo invests in Frankfurt – Delivery robots to increase – WestJet Cargo grew in 2024 – American Airlines Cargo boosts summer connections – Air cargo terminal with private 5G network in Hong Kong – New container terminal in Colombo
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Trump suspends tariffs for 90 days, but not for China
9 Aprile 2025 - In the late afternoon of 9 April 2025, Trump announced a ninety-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, excluding those on Chinese goods, which he raised to 125 per cent. The decision came on the fifth consecutive day of declining global markets.
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EU antitrust authority approves sale of DB Schenker to DSV
9 Aprile 2025 - On 9 April 2025, the European Commission announced it had approved the sale of DB Schenker to logistics multinational DSV, a transaction previously endorsed by Deutsche Bahn in October 2024.
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Amazon reportedly suspended some US imports from Asia
9 Aprile 2025 - Bloomberg reports that Amazon has suspended the import of certain products into the United States that it normally sources directly from Asia. According to unofficial sources, the move appears to be a consequence of the ongoing tariff war.
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Retaliatory tariffs against the US by EU and China
9 Aprile 2025 - On 9 April 2025, the European Union approved 25% tariffs on imports from the United States, with Hungary the only member state voting against the measure, while China raised its own tariffs to 84%.
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Padua freight village boosts solar power
9 Aprile 2025 - Interporto Padova has announced three new initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable logistics: shared solar energy through a Renewable Energy Community, the expansion of its photovoltaic system, and the debut of Cityporto’s first electric van.
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DB Cargo FLS looks to Verona as gateway to Northern Europe
9 Aprile 2025 - With the opening of its new branch in Verona, DB Cargo Fls is consolidating its presence in northeastern Italy and investing in intermodality to serve both large industries and small to medium-sized enterprises. The strategy is outlined by Cristian Signorin, head of the Verona branch.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 8 April 2025
8 Aprile 2025 - Urban art at Prologis Park La Rustica - Lufthansa Cargo in Katowice - time:matters in France – more trucks under the Channel – union demands guarantees on FFS Cargo job cuts - Globe Air Cargo Cambodia named GSSA for Air Premia
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Geodis shuts down Italian Carpiano logistics hub serving Amazon
8 Aprile 2025 - Geodis has announced the closure of its logistics hub in Carpiano, just outside Milan, following the end of its collaboration with Amazon. Trade unions have mobilised in defence of 95 jobs, while e-commerce operations are set to be transferred to Ceva.
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Walden group enters Italian market with two acquisitions
8 Aprile 2025 - Healthcare logistics giant Walden group has strengthened its European presence through a move into Italy involving the acquisition of Xcm Healthcare and Unitex. It is itself reportedly a target for acquisition by Dhl and Centora.
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Can US tariffs become a competitive advantage?
8 Aprile 2025 - Xeneta examines the implementation of US tariffs from the perspective of international freight forwarders, offering guidance on how to turn them into a potential competitive edge.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 7 April 2025
7 Aprile 2025 - Road freight to Turkey – New equipment at Salerno port – Daimler Truck for Defence – Gemini chooses Koper – Changan spare parts logistics – Daimler Truck charging network – Cma Cgm partners with Abb
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Dhl strengthens healthcare logistics with Cryopdp
7 Aprile 2025 - Dhl is enhancing its healthcare logistics capabilities in the United States through the acquisition of Cryopdp, a company specialised in handling sensitive shipments for clinical trials, biotechnologies, and cell and gene therapies.
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New pallet made from recycled and recyclable plastic
7 Aprile 2025 - Relicyc unveils Logypal 7, a pallet made from recycled and recyclable plastic that complies with HACCP standards, making it suitable for use in food, healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics.
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Casello A14 di Riccione chiuso per autocisterna in fiamme
Un'autocisterna carica di carburante si è ribaltata e ha preso fuoco nei pressi del casello A14 di Riccione nel primo pomeriggio del 18 giugno 2026, causando due feriti ma nessuna vittima accertata. Vigili del Fuoco da Rimini, Forlì e Pesaro sono intervenuti per spegnere l'incendio e gestire il traffico bloccato in entrambe le direzioni.
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Lufthansa Cargo avvia il nuovo hub merci a Francoforte
Lufthansa Cargo avvia la prima fase del progetto LCCevo nell’aeroporto di Francoforte da 600 milioni di euro, che entro il 2030 trasformerà il Lufthansa Cargo Center nello scalo aereo merci più moderno d'Europa. In parallelo la compagnia lancia nuovi servizi digitali su WeChat per il mercato cinese.
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Crescono i dubbi sui tempi e sui fondi per la Torino-Lione
Durante la Conferenza intergovernativa Italia-Francia di Chambéry il 17 giugno 2026 sulla nuova ferrovia Torino-Lione, un rappresentante dell’Unione Europea ha segnalato incertezze sul finanziamento dell’opera, mentre la rappresentante della Francia ha confermato i dubbi sulla tratta francese.
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L’Autorità portuale di Genova assume la presidenza dell’aeroporto
L'Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale assume direttamente la presidenza di Aeroporto di Genova con la nomina del suo presidente Matteo Paroli, mentre inizia la due diligence per individuare un socio industriale per lo scalo Cristoforo Colombo.







































