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Ocean Alliance extends agreement until 2032
28 Febbraio 2024 - The Ocean Alliance, a collaboration between four major container shipping companies, has announced the extension of its Euro-Asian vessel-sharing agreement until 2032. Cosco will introduce 20,000 TEU vessels to the Mediterranean.
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New IMO recommendations on sea transport of plastic pellets
28 Febbraio 2024 - Following a spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish shores, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued recommendations on the maritime transport of plastic granules and guidelines on how to act in the event of spills.
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EU Antitrust investigates tire price cartel
28 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission is probing into a possible price cartel concerning road vehicle tires sold by four brands within the European Economic Area. Surprise inspections have been carried out at the premises of Pirelli, Continental, Michelin, and Nokian Renkaat Oyj. Customers are advised to retain purchase invoices for potential compensation.
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Polish Railways demand compensation from farmers
28 Febbraio 2024 - LHS, the Polish railway company operating certain routes between Poland and Ukraine, which have been blocked by farmers, is seeking compensation for losses incurred due to the protests, amounting to 1.3 million PLN (approximately 280,000 euros).
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In Veneto, a research center opens for the Hyper project
27 Febbraio 2024 - The cutting-edge Hyperloop transport system is relocating its research center from Toulon to Venice. However, the actual effectiveness of this innovative freight transport system is yet to be confirmed.
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Brussels approves Cma Cgm’s acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
26 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has greenlit the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by French shipping company Cma Cgm, albeit with stringent conditions aimed at preserving market competition.
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Truck and tractor blockades between Poland and Germany
26 Febbraio 2024 - In addition to protests at crossings with Ukraine, a warning strike is underway in Świecko, on the border with Germany, where 80 tractors and 40 trucks are blocking the A2 highway. Meanwhile, Ukraine is diverting some road shipments to the Danube.
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Truck protest in Genoa over vehicle parking and toll increases
24 Febbraio 2024 - Seven freight transport associations have called for a demonstration in Genoa against the planned elimination of at least 400 parking spots for industrial vehicles due to construction projects, and against highway toll hikes. There are also issues with the portal dedicated to compensations for the Morandi Bridge collapse.
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Air cargo volumes soar in February
23 Febbraio 2024 - February 2024 has witnessed a significant uptick in global air cargo transport, particularly in connections between Asia and Europe via maritime-air hubs, according to WorldACD Market Data. This surge is attributed to the Red Sea crisis.
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EU Antitrust launches investigation into French maritime transport
23 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has initiated a thorough investigation to assess whether the public service compensations granted to Corsica Linea and La Méridionale for the provision of maritime transport services to Corsica comply with EU state aid rules.
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From Europe, new funds to strengthen railways in the Balkans
23 Febbraio 2024 - North Macedonia has received a financing package of 560 million euros from the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aimed at developing its railway network within the broader context of the Balkan network. This will establish a high-capacity link with Bulgaria, shortening distances to the Black Sea and Turkey.
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New intermodal train service between Bari and Naples-Nola
22 Febbraio 2024 - The Apulian railway company Gts has reactivated the cross-regional connection between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas with an intermodal train traveling along the Bari-Paola-Salerno-Nola route, an alternative to the direct Bari-Naples line.
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Alha and Mle refute emergency claims at Malpensa’s CargoCity
22 Febbraio 2024 - The cargo handling companies Alha and Mle have rejected accusations made by the Association of Air Agents (Anama) regarding operational inefficiencies at Malpensa's CargoCity.
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Rotterdam faces continued container decline in 2023
22 Febbraio 2024 - In 2023, the Port of Rotterdam handled 13.4 million TEUs, marking a seven percent decrease from the previous year and continuing a downtrend that began in 2022. Among the factors contributing to this decline were sanctions against Russia. The roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) traffic also saw a decrease.
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Container freight storm abates
22 Febbraio 2024 - Reports released by Drewry on February 22nd confirm the ongoing decline in spot freight rates for container shipping on nearly all routes, with the exception of the route between Rotterdam and New York. The rate between Shanghai and Genoa is nearing $5,000 per container.
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Railway transport sector expresses concerns over new truck dimensions
22 Febbraio 2024 - Five associations representing the railway and intermodal transport sectors have released a study criticizing proposals to amend the directive on weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles.
Brevi dal mondo
Movimentazione porto Ravenna - Nodo ferroviario sud Barcellona - Corridoio ferroviario Polonia Ucraina - Coldiretti vuole il ritorno a Suez - Nuova stazione Maersk a Savannah
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Incidente sul lavoro nell’autotrasporto in Liguria
Un autotrasportatore pugliese è stato vittima di un incidente sul lavoro mortale mentre svolgeva attività di scarico nel piazzale di un oleificio della provincia d’Imperia. Aperta un’indagine per omicidio colposo e camion sequestrato.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Un Natale anticipato agrodolce per il cargo aereo
Novembre 2025 registra una crescita della domanda globale del trasporto aereo delle merci del 5%, ma le tariffe spot continuano a scendere (-5%). Xeneta avverte: in arrivo un 2026 di guerra dei prezzi con una crescita prevista ferma al 2-3%.
Ferrovia
La Georgia crocevia tra l’Asia e l’Europa
Le ferrovie georgiane hanno annunciato numerose iniziative per incrementare il traffico in una delle arterie vitali del Middle Corridor, tra cui un nuovo grande terminal che dovrebbe decollare nel 2026. Ma c'è grande attenzione anche sul porto secco di Tbilisi e un altra relazione ferroviaria.
Persone
Cambio alla presidenza di Unrae Veicoli Industriali
Alla fine di novembre 2025, l’associazione dei costruttori esteri Unrae ha annunciato che Giovanni Dattoli, amministratore delegato di Volvo Trucks Italia, guiderà la sezione Veicoli industriali per il triennio 2025-28.
