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Worsening chip crisis hits Europe’s automotive industry
31 Ottobre 2025 - The semiconductor supply crisis for Europe’s automotive sector is deepening after Dutch action against Nexperia and China’s subsequent export ban. Stocks are running out fast, with the first production stoppages expected imminently.
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Spanish truck driver and blogger Oti Cabadas dies
29 Ottobre 2025 - A leading figure for women’s visibility in road freight transport, known online as CocoTruckerGirl, the Spanish truck driver and blogger has died aged 41 following a brain haemorrhage. The Spanish transport sector pays tribute to her role in promoting the image of women behind the wheel.
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European Parliament approves driving licence reform
24 Ottobre 2025 - The European Parliament has approved a new Directive introducing the digital driving licence, lowering the minimum driving age for industrial vehicles and setting new EU-wide rules on training, medical checks and document validity.
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Schmitz Cargobull mourns Heinz Schmitz
24 Ottobre 2025 - Heinz Schmitz has died at the age of 88. For years he led the German trailer manufacturer that bears his name, steering it to the top of the European market and transforming it from a family business into an international industrial group.
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Strong rise in Italy for trailers and semi-trailers in September 2025
22 Ottobre 2025 - Italian registrations of trailers and semi-trailers in September 2025 showed a sharp increase compared with the same month last year. The first nine months also recorded solid growth. The implementing decree for renewal incentives is still missing.
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Contributions for truck rest areas in Friuli Venezia Giulia
22 Ottobre 2025 - The Italian Region Friuli Venezia Giulia has set out criteria and grants of up to €900,000 for the creation of equipped and secure rest areas for industrial vehicles, compliant with European standards and connected to the regional logistics network.
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Scania strengthens global strategy with new industrial hub in China
21 Ottobre 2025 - With a €2 billion investment in Rugao, China, Scania has opened its third global production hub, integrating research, manufacturing and innovation in the world’s largest commercial vehicle market.
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European road transport gained ground in 2024
21 Ottobre 2025 - Upply’s analysis of Eurostat data on road haulage shows a return to growth in tonne-kilometres in 2024 compared with the previous year. Poland remains in the lead, albeit with a slight decline.
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DHL tests solar panels on trucks in Sweden
20 Ottobre 2025 - DHL’s pilot project with Green Energy is testing photovoltaic technology on ten vehicles powered by HVO and liquefied biogas in Sweden, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while expanding the use of solar energy in heavy transport.
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New EU challenge over the A22 motorway concession
20 Ottobre 2025 - The European Commission has sent Italy a new letter of formal notice over the renewal procedure for the Brenner A22 motorway concession. It is the fourth.
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The European battle over truck weights and dimensions
20 Ottobre 2025 - The proposed revision of the EU Directive on the weights and dimensions of industrial vehicles has split Europe into two opposing camps: those in favour of longer and heavier trucks and those firmly against. The legislative process remains stalled.
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What can you see from a truck cab?
16 Ottobre 2025 - The Lithuanian transport company Girteka has carried out a social experiment on the lateral visibility of heavy vehicles, revealing that awareness of the risks remains low among many road users. The company is also organising an educational event in Lithuanian schools.
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Work stoppages and unexpected setbacks delay Gotthard’s second road tunnel
15 Ottobre 2025 - The construction of the second bore of the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland is facing major delays due to problems with excavation. The Federal Roads Office has launched an investigation.
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Brussels sets new levels for ADR roadside checks
15 Ottobre 2025 - In October 2025, the European Commission published Directive (EU) 2025/1801, introducing significant changes to roadside checks for the transport of dangerous goods, in line with ADR 2025. It includes a new inspection checklist and a revised risk-category system.
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Austria approves truck toll increases
15 Ottobre 2025 - The Austrian federal government has approved road toll increases of up to 13% for heavy goods vehicles, effective from 2026. From 2027, only a digital vignette will be available.
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New Geotab technologies for refrigerated transport
15 Ottobre 2025 - Geotab unveils new hardware and software for temperature-controlled transport, offering enhanced control and traceability. They will be marketed in the third quarter of 2025.
Brevi dal mondo
Cresce il cargo Swissport a Malpensa - Corridoio Grecia-Bulgaria-Romania - Hub farmaceutico Piacenza
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
Swissport amplia rete farmaceutica globale
Swissport porta a 24 i centri certificati per la logistica del farmaco con l’ingresso dell’aeroporto di Düsseldorf. Rafforzati investimenti in infrastrutture a temperatura controllata e sistemi digitali lungo la catena del freddo.
Ferrovia
Il terminal ferroviario Duss di Ulm raddoppierà la capacità
Entro il 2027 la capacità del terminal ferroviario Duss di Ulm raddoppierà fino a 300mila unità l’anno. Serve anche l’Italia attraverso l’Austria.
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.
