Work begins on the manoeuvring track at Pordenone Interport
Construction has begun to extend the manoeuvring track at Pordenone Interport, bringing it in line with European standards. The project will enhance the efficiency of the intermodal hub, allowing trains to enter without being split, resulting in time and cost savings. The first phase involves the railway underpass on Via Nuova di Corva, with an investment of two million euros and a construction period of 180 days, including one month of night work. The second phase will bring the total investment to six million. The manoeuvring track will be extended from 350 to 750 metres, making the interport a more competitive intermodal hub. Currently, the facility handles six to seven trains per week but has been affected by the German economic crisis, the Suez Canal blockade and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with container traffic dropping from 28,000 to 11,000.
Ten million euro funding for the revival of Vespucci Interport
A ten-million-euro funding package will enable the Amerigo Vespucci Interport in Livorno to strengthen its financial position and implement its Industrial Plan through to 2029. The agreement, currently being finalised, involves the Tuscany Region, the Port System Authority, the municipalities of Collesalvetti and Livorno, the Province of Livorno and the Chamber of Commerce of Maremma and Tirreno. The foundation of the agreement is the restructuring plan approved by the board of directors on 12 November 2024. The president of the Port System Authority, Luciano Guerrieri, emphasised the strategic role of the interport for key projects such as Darsena Europa and the Raccordo project.
Vgp expands Bratislava logistics park
European logistics property developer Vgp has begun constructing Warehouse C at Vgp Park Bratislava. The facility, with a rentable area of 47,000 m², will be built in two phases: the first, covering 24,853 m², is set for completion in May. The first confirmed tenant is Toptrans, which will occupy 3,418 m² of warehouse space and 356 m² of offices. Vgp Park Bratislava, located near the D1 motorway, already hosts companies such as Continental and Coca-Cola. With a total area of 406,000 m², it is one of Vgp's largest logistics projects in Europe.
Fines for foreign transporters in Romania
Since 1 January 2025, Isctr has intensified checks at Romania's Schengen border crossings. Between 10 and 16 February, inspectors operated in several transit areas, including Calafat-Vidin, Nădlac II and Giurgiu. During the inspections, 1,390 vehicles over 2.4 tonnes registered abroad were checked. Identified violations led to 344 fines amounting to a total of 1,786,000 lei (approximately 356,000 euros). Thanks to Pos terminals provided to inspectors, many foreign transporters paid fines on the spot, with collected amounts reaching 654,425 lei.
New multimodal rail link between Kazakhstan and India
Kazakhstan and India have launched a new rail freight service. Twelve 20-foot containers loaded with ceramic tiles departed from Mundra Port, India, bound for Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, in a journey lasting 25-30 days. The project results from collaboration between Kedentransservice (Kazakhstan), UztemirYulKonteyner (Uzbekistan) and the Transport and Logistics Centre of Turkmenistan. The route includes a maritime segment between Mundra and Bandar Abbas in Iran, followed by a land route through Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.
Truck Village completed in Livorno
The Vespucci Interport in Livorno has completed the Truck Village, a parking facility for industrial vehicles that meets European Pass4Core standards, designed to ensure security and comfort for lorry drivers. The new facility, with 200 spaces in a video-surveyed area, will be presented on 13 March at LetExpo 2025. Drivers will have access to essential services such as showers, Wi-Fi, a laundry, vending machines, as well as a motel, restaurant, certified weighbridge, fuel station (LPG and LNG) and a repair shop. Located five minutes from the Port of Livorno and well connected to key road and rail networks, the project is part of the Pass4Core-Ita initiative, funded by the European Cef Transport programme.
A4 closure on 9 March for bomb disposal
On Sunday 9 March 2025, the A4 Brescia-Padua motorway will be closed in both directions between Montecchio and Montebello to allow for the disposal of an unexploded wartime bomb. The closure, scheduled from 9:00 to 14:00 (or until the all-clear is given), will affect both carriageways. Travellers will be diverted onto the S.R.11, with mandatory exits at Montecchio for those coming from Venice and Montebello for those arriving from Milan. Entry ramps at both affected junctions will also be closed. In the event of heavy traffic, additional closures may be implemented at Soave and Vicenza Ovest for safety reasons.
New livery for Emirates SkyCargo’s first freighter
Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled a bespoke new livery on the first of its cargo aircraft, the A6-Efv. The aircraft, delivered in July 2024 without a livery, was recently repainted by a team of Emirates Engineering specialists in just eight days. The updated design features a more dynamic United Arab Emirates flag on the tail and larger gold lettering on the main fuselage. The Arabic script on the engines and the red branding on the aircraft’s underside remain unchanged.
