Global air cargo experiences strong growth
Air cargo is growing at a much faster pace compared to maritime transport, which appears to be increasingly congested. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, a new market monitoring service launched by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors, 2024 has witnessed significant growth in air cargo, particularly from Asia, driven by bottlenecks in maritime transport due to the Red Sea crisis. Unreliable transit times and rising sea freight costs have prompted many shippers to opt for air transport, which has seen double-digit growth despite its high prices.
NewCold and Froneri establish cold chain logistics in Central-Southern Italy
On September 24, 2024, the first stone was laid for a major automated logistics platform in Central-Southern Italy, developed by NewCold and Froneri. The facility, located in Ferentino, Frosinone province, involves an investment exceeding €70 million and will create over 150 jobs. The project focuses on technological innovation and environmental sustainability. The warehouse will be built near Froneri’s plant in Ferentino, which produces packaged ice cream. One of the key innovations of the project will be a tunnel connecting the platform to the Froneri plant, reducing environmental impact and cutting transport emissions. The hub, set to be fully operational by 2026, will be a cornerstone of NewCold's logistics strategy for Central-Southern Italy. The facility will feature cutting-edge technologies, including automation systems for loading, unloading, and pallet picking.
EU allocates €2.5 billion for infrastructure
The EU has allocated €2.5 billion to fund transport infrastructure projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport 2024 program. The goal is to modernize the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), promoting more sustainable and intelligent mobility. Member States and public or private organizations from the EU, as well as Ukraine and Moldova, are eligible to participate. Proposals must be submitted by January 21, 2025. This program supports the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the European Green Deal.
Frejus tunnel: disruptions and alternating traffic in October
New disruptions at the Frejus Tunnel are scheduled from October 1 to November 3, with alternating one-way traffic during the nights of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, between 10:30 PM and 4:45 AM, excluding October 31. Additionally, the tunnel will be completely closed from 10 PM on October 19 to 6 AM on October 20, and again from 10 PM on October 26 to 6 AM on October 27. These measures are due to routine maintenance work.
