Container Reliability Declines
The container reliability index dropped to 57% in December 2023, down from 61% the previous month. This decrease is partly anticipated due to the Red Sea crisis, which is diverting container ships to the Cape of Good Hope route. The reliability index for January is expected to be even lower.
Ceva Logistics Extends Ferrari Contract
Ceva Logistics has renewed its multi-year agreement with Scuderia Ferrari to continue providing logistics services for cars and equipment during Grand Prix events, as well as GT races and Ferrari Challenge events. As a Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari, the Ceva Logistics logo will appear on the new 2024 Scuderia Ferrari single-seater, the team's vehicles, and the equipment and clothing of the drivers and racing team.
Ford Trucks to Build Hydrogen Truck for Zefes
Turkish company Ford Otomotiv Sanayi, which holds the Ford Trucks brand, is building an electric commercial vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells as part of the Zefes community project, based on the F-Max model. For hydrogen supply, the manufacturer has turned to Norwegian company Hexagon Purus. The project includes nine truck configurations for long-haul transport: six battery electric vehicles and three hydrogen vehicles. From 2025, these vehicles will travel for fifteen months, collecting real-use driving data.
Tender for the Doubling of the Orte-Falconara Railway
A tender has been published for the doubling of the Orte-Falconara railway line, which includes the construction of a second track between the Fabriano and Albacina stations. The project is valued at 95 million euros, funded also by PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) funds.
Xpo Orders 165 Electric Trucks
Xpo announces an order with Renault Truck for 165 electric commercial vehicles, which will replace an equal number of diesel vehicles in short-haul transport. This order is part of a program that aims for 25% of deliveries in France to be carried out with electric trucks by 2030. Each vehicle will be equipped with a 360° camera system to minimize blind spots for optimal safety.
