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Anama criticizes inefficiency at Malpensa CargoCity
22 Febbraio 2024 - The association of air agents Anama denounces the inefficiency of the Malpensa cargo city and asks for a 48-hour shutdown to dispose of the goods in stock in the warehouses of the two main ground handling operators.
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Metrans conquest full ownership of Adria Rail
22 Febbraio 2024 - Metrans, the rail transport company under the umbrella of the German terminal operator Hhla, has acquired the entire capital of the Croatian intermodal operator Adria Rail, having previously held 51%.
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Msc Air Cargo places order for fifth B777F with Italian Aoc
22 Febbraio 2024 - Msc Air Cargo orders the fifth Boeing B777F, which will fly with the Italian Aoc certificate obtained from AlisCargo and brings commercial activities in house.
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H.Essers initiates construction of new container terminal
17 Febbraio 2024 - Logistics company H.Essers has announced the construction for the new Markiezaat Container Terminal, to be located in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, along the Schelda-Rijn canal. Set to be operational by 2026, the facility will boast a capacity of 250,000 TEUs.
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Houthis striked tanker and bulk carrier with missiles
17 Febbraio 2024 - On February 17, a Houthi missile targeted the tanker Pollux, and the day before, another missile hit the bulk carrier Lycavitos. While the damage in both instances was minor, these attacks underscore the persistent high risk to navigation across the region.
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Global air cargo sees double-digit decline
16 Febbraio 2024 - In the second week of February, the global air freight sector experienced a double-digit decrease in both tonnage and rates, primarily due to the Chinese New Year, as revealed by weekly observations from WorldAcd.
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Lyon to support Paris in financing new railway link with Italy
15 Febbraio 2024 - The fog surrounding the future of the French access route to the Mont Cenis base tunnel of the new Turin-Lyon railway project struggles to clear. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, led by Lyon, is willing to guarantee funding coverage.
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World Shipping Council proposes Gbm to achieve net-zero ship emissions by 2050
15 Febbraio 2024 - The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 for the maritime sector and plans to develop specific regulations by 2025. The World Shipping Council is proposing the Green Balance Mechanism to address this challenge.
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Container freight rates decline mid-February
15 Febbraio 2024 - Mid-February 2024 continues to see a decline in spot freight rates for container shipping, according to the Drewry Container Index. Rates between Shanghai and Genoa dropped by one percent, while only transatlantic freight rates saw an increase.
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Italy appeals to the European Commission against Austria’s Brenner bans
15 Febbraio 2024 - The Italian Government has submitted an appeal to the European Commission to initiate infringement proceedings against Austria over bans and restrictions on the movement of commercial vehicles along the Brenner axis.
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Krone transports semi-trailers via rail-road
15 Febbraio 2024 - Starting in 2024, Krone's distribution of semi-trailers to customers will be conducted through combined rail-road transport, an initiative set to significantly reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations.
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European Parliament proposes increase in weight and size for electric trucks
14 Febbraio 2024 - The Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament approved an increase in the weight and dimensions of electric commercial vehicles engaged in international transport. The measure will now face a vote in the plenary session.
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European Parliament makes progress on truck emission standards
14 Febbraio 2024 - The Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament has endorsed an agreement reached in January between the Council, the Commission, and the European Parliament on new CO2 emission limits for commercial vehicles.
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Brussels sets conditions on cargo for Korean Air-Asiana merger
13 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has approved the merger between South Korean carriers Asiana Airlines and Korean Air Lines, but with conditions on cargo transport due to concerns over a potential dominant position.
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Hong Kong Air Cargo launches new freight route to Liege
13 Febbraio 2024 - Hong Kong Air Cargo inaugurated a new air freight connection between Hong Kong and Liege, featuring dedicated cargo flights operated by Airbus A330-200F aircraft. This marks the carrier's third new route to Europe following its services to London and Malpensa.
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Hupac ends 2023 with a decline in shipments
13 Febbraio 2024 - In 2023, the Hupac Group handled approximately 975,000 intermodal shipments, marking a significant decrease from previous years. The downturn is attributed to the economic recession and railway infrastructure issues, prompting Hupac to adjust its services to the new scenario, with enhanced connections to Italy.
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.
