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Standoff between China and the US over CK Hutchison terminals
18 Dicembre 2025 - The sale of CK Hutchison Group’s port terminals to the MSC–BlackRock consortium remains stalled and is becoming more complicated, as China is demanding not only Cosco’s entry but also a dominant role. The proposal has been rejected by both MSC–BlackRock and Washington.
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Renault Trucks closes a positive 2025 in Italy
18 Dicembre 2025 - Renault Trucks’ Italian subsidiary ends 2025 with rising market share in heavy and medium-duty trucks and a strong position in electric vehicles. It is aiming for further growth in 2026.
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MSC favoured in bid for Zim
18 Dicembre 2025 - MSC has entered the race to acquire Israeli shipping company Zim, where Hapag-Lloyd is already a contender. Meanwhile, Zim’s board has rejected the proposal put forward by its CEO Eli Glickman and entrepreneur Rami Ungar.
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Here are the five customs trends for 2026
18 Dicembre 2025 - After a 2025 marked by tariffs and geopolitical tensions, customs management is evolving into a strategic lever for supply chain resilience. Customs Support Group identifies five operational directions set to shape the year ahead for companies and international trade operators.
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Smet unveils AI-based virtual assistant for customers
18 Dicembre 2025 - Italian transport company Smet has unveiled Smet Gpt, an artificial intelligence tool that allows customers to access operational data, sustainability metrics, punctuality, claims and delivery progress in real time, including intermodal rail and maritime services.
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Ulm Duss rail terminal to double capacity
18 Dicembre 2025 - By 2027, the Ulm Duss rail terminal will double its capacity to 300,000 units per year. It also serves Italy via Austria.
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A cargo bike designed for urban logistics
18 Dicembre 2025 - At Solutrans 2025 Renault Trucks and Kleuster unveiled a new electric cargo bike designed for urban logistics. The body offers a payload of up to 300 kilogrammes.
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Brief transport and logistics news – 17 December 2025
17 Dicembre 2025 - TIR corridor Turkey–Syria reopens - My Freighter lands in Serbia - Containers for hydrogen - Robots in Lidl warehouses - South Africa probes maritime cartel - Private concession at the port of Durban - Extended opening hours for the Tenda tunnel - Space Logistic’s new logistics hub
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HGV traffic bans during the Christmas to Epiphany holidays in Italy
17 Dicembre 2025 - In Italy, from Christmas 2025 to Epiphany 2026, heavy goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes will be banned from circulation on seven days, five of which fall on weekdays. Here are the dates involved.
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Ministry of transport prepares the 2026 decree on truck bans in Italy
17 Dicembre 2025 - The Italian Ministry of Transport has prepared the decree with the calendar of traffic bans for industrial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes for 2026 in Italy, of which some early details have emerged. The structure mirrors previous years, with 77 restricted days, one fewer than in 2025.
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Amazon’s Jesi site opening postponed to September 2026
17 Dicembre 2025 - The opening date of Amazon’s logistics platform in Jesi, announced in December 2025, has been postponed to September 2026. The building has been completed, with the delay linked to technical, organisational and strategic factors.
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In 2026 DSV will integrate Schenker in Germany
17 Dicembre 2025 - DSV will begin the complex integration of Schenker in January 2026 following the acquisition completed in 2025. Three core divisions and three specialist areas inherited from Schenker have been confirmed, with a significant impact on structure, employment and the market.
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Investigation in France into potential cyberattacks on a ferry
17 Dicembre 2025 - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged cyber-espionage involving the GNV Fantastic ferry while it was docked in the port of Sète. French, Italian and Latvian authorities are involved, with checks under way on the ship’s IT systems and one crew member currently in custody.
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Swissport expands global pharmaceutical network
17 Dicembre 2025 - Swissport has increased its certified pharmaceutical logistics centres to 24 with the addition of Düsseldorf Airport. Investments in temperature-controlled infrastructure and digital systems across the cold chain have been strengthened.
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Sharp slowdown for Italian vans in November
17 Dicembre 2025 - After four months of positive signals, in November 2025 the Italian light commercial vehicle market slips back into the red (-3.3%). While electric models make timid gains thanks to incentives, the sector sounds the alarm: infrastructure and regulatory certainty from Brussels are urgently needed.
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Number 1 closes a year of growth with new trucks
17 Dicembre 2025 - In mid-December 2025, Number 1 Logistics Group took delivery of ten Mercedes road tractors, rounding off a year of growth marked by the acquisition of FM Logistic’s Italian business unit.
Brevi dal mondo
Riapre corridoio Tir Turchia-Siria - My Freighter atterra in Serbia - Container per l’idrogeno - Robot nei magazzini Lidl - Sudafrica indaga su cartello marittimo - Concessione privata al porto di Durban - Orari estesi al tunnel del Tenda - Nuova logistica di Space Logistic
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Camionista arrestato in Lazio per il trasporto di hashish
La Guardia di Finanza di Cassino ha scoperto cento panetti di hashish nascosti nella ruota di scorta di un autoarticolato che viaggiava sull’autostrada A1. L’autista ha tentato la fuga ma è stato arrestato.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Swissport accelera sul cargo aereo a Malpensa
In cinque mesi, i volumi giornalieri movimentati nella cargocity di Malpensa da Swisscom hanno raggiunto le cento tonnellate, dalla nove della fase iniziale.
Ferrovia
Rtc può estendere l’operatività in Austria e Germania
L’impresa ferroviaria Rtc ottiene dall’Agenzia europea per le ferrovie l’estensione del certificato di sicurezza unico e amplia l’area di esercizio lungo l’asse del Brennero in vista dell’entrata in funzione della galleria di base.
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.
