Logicor invests in Liguria with a logistics hub in Casella
Logicor is expanding its presence in northern Italy with a new redevelopment project in Casella, near Genoa. In line with the group’s sustainability strategy, the initiative will involve the regeneration of an area of over 12,400 square metres, including 12,000 square metres of warehouse space and 350 square metres of office space. The site, owned by the Thunder II fund managed by Kryalos Sgr, is located in a strategic position just 5 km from the A7 motorway and 30 km from both the port and airport of Genoa.
Railway strike may cause disruption to freight services
Rail freight services could face disruption on Friday 20 June 2025 due to a nationwide strike called by trade unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti. Captrain Italia has announced that the strike will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., during which delays, disruptions or suspensions of freight rail services may occur. The company has confirmed that minimum essential services, as required by law, will be maintained and that efforts will be made to minimise the impact of the strike.
EU-Ukraine transport agreement extended
The European Parliament has approved an extension of the road transport agreement between the EU and Ukraine until the end of 2025. Backed by 488 MEPs, the measure facilitates the flow of essential goods into Ukraine and the export of grain and steel to the EU in a context still marked by war. First launched in 2022, the agreement now includes documentation requirements for drivers and a safeguard clause to address potential disruptions to local markets. Following the vote, the proposal will now go to the EU Council for final adoption.
Eitzen designs electric container ships
Norwegian group Eitzen, with support from the state fund Enova, has announced the development of two electric container ships with a capacity of 850 TEU, intended for routes between Norway, Sweden and Germany. Powered by batteries exceeding 100 MWh, the vessels could become the world’s largest of their kind. Enova has allocated 200 million Norwegian kroner (around 17.33 million euros) to the project. In its latest funding round, Enova committed a total of 363 million kroner to seven electric ships and four charging stations, aiming to cut more than 20,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent annually.
MNG Airlines orders two Airbus A350Fs
MNG Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the purchase of two A350Fs, a next-generation cargo aircraft capable of transporting up to 111 tonnes over 8,700 kilometres while cutting emissions by 40% compared to earlier models. Still under development, the aircraft will comply with ICAO 2027 standards and be ready to operate with sustainable aviation fuel. On the same day, Egyptair confirmed an order for six additional A350s as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
Sibeg invests in logistics and photovoltaics
Sibeg has secured a 15 million euro ESG loan under UniCredit’s “Futuro Sostenibile Plus” programme to build a vertical automated pick tower warehouse in Catania. The project forms part of a broader investment plan aimed at improving the company’s production and distribution efficiency. The new facility will also enable Sibeg to expand its photovoltaic capacity from 2.2 to 5.8 MWp and install an energy storage system. Sibeg, the official bottler for Coca-Cola and Monster in Sicily, is owned by the Acies Group, employs 415 people and serves over 24,500 retail outlets, holding a 62% share of the island’s beverage market.
