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FedEx Europe digitalises healthcare logistics
15 Ottobre 2026 - FedEx has launched a pharmaceutical logistics portal, already available in 26 European markets, enabling pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to book and manage temperature-controlled shipments through its Temp-Assure Advantage solution, from pre-conditioned packaging to returns.
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BPW makes semi-trailers lighter and smarter
15 Ottobre 2026 - At IAA Transportation 2026, BPW unveiled the Wheelend Eco Pro wheel-end assembly, cutting around 20 kg from each 9-tonne axle, alongside a new version of iC Plus that uses EBS data to support predictive brake maintenance.
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Kässbohrer turns the semi-trailer into a technology platform
15 Ottobre 2026 - At IAA 2026, Kässbohrer presented its Power of Engineering concept, showcasing a range of semi-trailers combining weight reduction, safety and energy efficiency. From the K.SCS NG X+ curtainsider to the electric K.SSL 33 E silo trailer and the electric axles developed with ZF under the Zefes project.
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Swiss Federal Railways looks to 2045 but overlooks freight
15 Ottobre 2026 - Swiss Federal Railways has drawn up its proposals in response to the federal government's ‘Transport 45’ plan. The ambitions are modest, with little prospect of growth. Above all, priority is given to passenger services, particularly in the usual economically powerful cantons such as Zurich and Basel. There is no mention of freight or of the major north–south corridors.
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Container ship and bulk carrier sink in Strait of Hormuz
15 Ottobre 2026 - The Singapore-flagged container ship Gfs Pride has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unidentified projectile. The bulk carrier Cape Dao, hit in September, has also gone down.
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Transport and logistics news – 14 October 2026
14 Ottobre 2026 - CargoBeamer awards rail traction contract to SBB – Girteka expands European maintenance network – Lufthansa leads race for TAP stake
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Cybercrime gang demands ransom from 38 port and logistics organisations
14 Ottobre 2026 - The extortion group n0n claims to have successfully attacked 38 organisations in the ports, shipping and logistics sectors, setting 19 October 2026 as the deadline for publishing the allegedly stolen data. None of the organisations named has so far confirmed a breach.
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Automated truck loading at Barilla’s Parma plant
14 Ottobre 2026 - At Barilla’s Pedrignano plant, near Parma, E80 Group has introduced an automated truck loading system using laser-guided vehicles, gravity-based handling and Rite-Hite restraint devices. The project completes an automation process launched thirteen years ago and was implemented without interrupting plant operations.
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Tanker bound for Texas hit by cyberattack
14 Ottobre 2026 - According to Bloomberg, FBI and US Coast Guard investigators reportedly found evidence of temporary access to the propulsion system of the supertanker VL Prosperity, which remains at anchor off Galveston. US authorities have confirmed a cyberattack by foreign actors, but no publicly available evidence establishes that the attackers gained control of the engines.
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Tata reaffirms Italy’s central role in Iveco
14 Ottobre 2026 - At a meeting with Italy's Industry Ministry, Tata Motors confirmed the importance of Iveco's Italian plants, while Iveco reaffirmed €76 million in investments for 2026. The takeover offer, raised to €14.40 per share, closes on 26 October, with unions demanding guarantees beyond two years.
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Transport and logistics contribute €341 billion to Italy’s economy
14 Ottobre 2026 - A study by Federtrasporto and the Confindustria Research Centre broadens the scope of official statistics on the contribution of the logistics supply chain to the Italian economy. The sector generates €341 billion in value added, equivalent to 19% of GDP, and supports 4.67 million full-time equivalent jobs.
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New night-time truck bans on Austria’s Lueg Bridge
14 Ottobre 2026 - Roadworks on the A13 Brenner motorway begin on 12 October 2026, with one lane open in each direction during the day. Between 9pm and 5am, trucks over 3.5 tonnes will be banned from the A12 and A13 if their destination can only be reached by crossing the bridge. Checks will take place at Kufstein and Pettnau.
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Genoa–Ventimiglia railway seeks EU funding
13 Ottobre 2026 - The Genoa–Ventimiglia railway, particularly the doubling of the line between Finale Ligure and Andora, is set to be included in the European TEN-T corridors, potentially making it eligible for EU funding. The development emerged at the recent Connecting Europe Days, with the backing of the European Commissioner and DG MOVE.
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International dockworkers’ strike against arms shipments
13 Ottobre 2026 - Trade unions have scheduled an international day of mobilisation at ports on 30 October 2026 to protest against arms shipments and the militarisation of port facilities. Italy’s Usb union has also called a general strike across all sectors.
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Rijeka port loses rail link to Zagreb
12 Ottobre 2026 - The derailment of a Transagent freight train at Meja station in Croatia has severed the Zagreb–Rijeka railway line. Port operators report delays affecting grain, containers, vehicles and bulk cargo, while the alternative route through Slovenia faces axle-load restrictions and no reopening date has yet been announced.
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Transport and logistics news – 12 October 2026
12 Ottobre 2026 - Global container traffic hits record high – Eight Arctic sailings between China and Europe – Ethiopian orders ten Boeing freighters – Maersk introduces VGM service at Milazzo – Rosatom consolidates Russian logistics – China Merchants and Rina sign cooperation agreement – Turkish Cargo sets new freight record
Brevi dal mondo
CargoBeamer affida trazione a Sbb - Girteka potenzia la manutenzione europea - Lufthansa favorita per Tap
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Sequestrati in Sicilia due autocarri con targhe non proprie
La Sezione Polizia Stradale di Caltanissetta ha sequestrato due autocarri intestati a una ditta autotrasporto che erano privi di copertura assicurativa e con targhe riferite ad altri veicoli. Il secondo camion era stato inviato dall'impresa per trasbordare il carico del primo. Sanzioni per circa 8mila euro.
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Aereo
Lufthansa Cargo estende la rete in Asia
Con l'orario invernale in vigore dal 25 ottobre 2026 Lufthansa Cargo opera 88 rotte con aerei cargo verso 40 destinazioni, aggiunge Singapore e ripristina Almaty. A Mumbai i voli tutto merci passano al nuovo aeroporto di Navi Mumbai, mentre crescono le frequenze verso Dallas, Houston e New York.
Ferrovia
Cassa integrazione in due cantieri del Terzo Valico
Seli Overseas, società del gruppo Webuild, ha comunicato tredici settimane di cassa integrazione ordinaria per circa 300 dipendenti dei cantieri di Radimero e Val Lemme. I sindacati la collegano a un presunto contenzioso economico tra Cociv e Rfi, mentre Webuild sollecita al Governo pagamenti su diciotto commesse ferroviarie.
Persone
Pessina confermato presidente di Federagenti
L'Assemblea di Federagenti ha rinnovato all'unanimità la presidenza di Paolo Pessina, alla guida della federazione degli agenti marittimi dall'ottobre 2024. Ha indicato come fronti aperti le crisi geopolitiche che pesano sui porti e la riforma portuale.
