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Railway transport sector expresses concerns over new truck dimensions
22 Febbraio 2024 - Five associations representing the railway and intermodal transport sectors have released a study criticizing proposals to amend the directive on weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles.
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Metrans conquest full ownership of Adria Rail
22 Febbraio 2024 - Metrans, the rail transport company under the umbrella of the German terminal operator Hhla, has acquired the entire capital of the Croatian intermodal operator Adria Rail, having previously held 51%.
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H.Essers initiates construction of new container terminal
17 Febbraio 2024 - Logistics company H.Essers has announced the construction for the new Markiezaat Container Terminal, to be located in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, along the Schelda-Rijn canal. Set to be operational by 2026, the facility will boast a capacity of 250,000 TEUs.
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Lyon to support Paris in financing new railway link with Italy
15 Febbraio 2024 - The fog surrounding the future of the French access route to the Mont Cenis base tunnel of the new Turin-Lyon railway project struggles to clear. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, led by Lyon, is willing to guarantee funding coverage.
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Krone transports semi-trailers via rail-road
15 Febbraio 2024 - Starting in 2024, Krone's distribution of semi-trailers to customers will be conducted through combined rail-road transport, an initiative set to significantly reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations.
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Hupac ends 2023 with a decline in shipments
13 Febbraio 2024 - In 2023, the Hupac Group handled approximately 975,000 intermodal shipments, marking a significant decrease from previous years. The downturn is attributed to the economic recession and railway infrastructure issues, prompting Hupac to adjust its services to the new scenario, with enhanced connections to Italy.
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MSC to build railway wagons in Trieste
13 Febbraio 2024 - In an interview with Il Secolo XIX, Gianluigi Aponte revealed that MSC aims to take over the Wärtsilä plant in Trieste to manufacture railway rolling stock.
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Perfect storm looms over German railways
8 Febbraio 2024 - The German railways are bracing for what could be described as a perfect storm in 2024, with subsidy cuts, increased network access fees, construction projects leading to route deviations and delays, and the looming threat of strikes.
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CargoBeamer launches intermodal train service between Domodossola and Bari
8 Febbraio 2024 - In mid-February 2024, CargoBeamer will launch an intermodal train service connecting its Domodossola terminal with the Bari Ferruccio station, which will also serve as an international link between the Apulian capital and Kaldenkirchen in Germany, increasing the departures for the route.
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In France winds of crisis even for rail intermodal transport
5 Febbraio 2024 - A survey by the Groupement National des Transports Combinés reveals that nearly half of the operators interviewed anticipate a deterioration in the French intermodal transport market, with only ten percent envisioning positive outcomes.
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Austrian Railways prepare plans for 2040
2 Febbraio 2024 - The Austrian government and the national railway company ÖBB have embarked on a technical project named Target Network 2040, with a far-sighted vision for the development of the railway network aiming towards the mid-century.
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Bertschi expands logistics operations in China
1 Febbraio 2024 - The Bertschi Group has enhanced its presence in the Far East with significant developments: the opening of a new logistics hub in Zhangjiagang, China, and an upcoming joint venture in Japan slated for 2024. Despite facing a downturn in revenue in 2023, the company is forging ahead with its expansion plans.
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France reverses decision on Fréjus tunnel, possible reopening in october
30 Gennaio 2024 - In a surprising reversal, the French government delegation at the intergovernmental commission meeting on the Turin-Lyon railway contradicted the statements made by SNCF Réseau regarding the delayed reopening of the Fréjus rail tunnel. The tunnel could reopen as early as October.
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Intermodal alliance between GTS and Torello for fresh food transportation
30 Gennaio 2024 - In a significant move for the transportation industry, the Apulian railway company GTS and the Campanian trucking and logistics firm Torello have formed an alliance to enhance the intermodal transportation of temperature-controlled food products both within Italy and internationally. This collaboration has led to a doubling of train frequencies between Verona and Bari.
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Europe invests 10 billion euros in Trans-Caspian Corridor
29 Gennaio 2024 - Valdis Dombrovskis, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, announced at the EU-Central Asia Connectivity Forum that various financial institutions have committed to investing 10 billion euros in the development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor.
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The reopening of the Fréjus railway may be delayed until 2026
29 Gennaio 2024 - The reopening of the Fréjus railway, a critical cross-border line between Italy and France, now faces potential delays extending to 2026. This line was disrupted following a landslide that occurred in late summer 2023, just beyond Modane. Initially, there was hope for a reopening between the summer and autumn of 2024. However, recent developments suggest a less optimistic timeline.
Brevi dal mondo
Salario minimo globale per i marittimi - Aumenta la Via della Seta marittima – Corridoio idrogeno tra Oman ed Europa - GiMaTrans trasporta per Chiquita – Svolta per l’interporto di Orte
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Camionista muore schiacciato dalla cabina del suo veicolo
Il 24 febbraio un giovane camionista ha perso la vita in provincia di Verona mentre stava ribaltando la cabina del suo veicolo. S’indaga per scoprire se è un errore o un guasto.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Triplice alleanza per il cargo aereo globale
Qatar Airways, Iag e Malaysia Aviation Group uniscono le forze per sviluppare il trasporto aereo delle merci nell’attuale contesto economico instabile.
Ferrovia
Operativo il nuovo parco ferroviario Rugna a Genova
Il 18 aprile 2025 è avvenuta la prima movimentazione operativa nel terminal ferroviario Rugna, in concessione a Psa Sech e Bettolo, nel porto di Genova.
Persone
Andrea Giachero confermato alla presidenza di Spediporto
Spediporto ha confermato presidente Andrea Giachero, che manterrà la carica fino al 2028. Una scelta che testimonia la volontà dell’associazione genovese di proseguire lungo un percorso già tracciato.
