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Amazon to transport goods by train in Italy and Germany
5 Aprile 2024 - The Logistics Division of the FS Italiane Group and Amazon have signed an agreement to transport e-commerce shipments by train between Amazon distribution centers in Germany and Italy.
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Swiss Federal Railways test remote-controlled train
5 Aprile 2024 - Swiss Federal Railways, in collaboration with Alstom, have initiated trials of remotely controlled locomotives, marking a significant step towards the future implementation of Automatic Train Operation and remote control systems, especially for terminal maneuvers.
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France’s first railway cooperative liquidated due to bankruptcy
4 Aprile 2024 - On April 15, 2024, the Commercial Court of Cahors is expected to announce the liquidation of the French railway cooperative Railcoop, which began its operations in 2019 initially with passenger transport before shifting to freight.
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Swiss Parliament greenlights Lötschberg-Simplon Railway tunnel expansion
4 Aprile 2024 - The Swiss Parliament has approved a significant spending increase for the railway, including the expansion of the Lötschberg-Simplon railway tunnel.
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Sbb Cargo International launches a subsidiary in France
3 Aprile 2024 - Swiss railway company Sbb Cargo International established a subsidiary in France, aimed at facilitating rail transport between the two countries. This move also includes plans to develop alternative routes in the event of disruptions to major continental corridors, such as the Rhine-Alps route.
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Intermodal alliance between Cma Cgm and Gts
3 Aprile 2024 - The French shipping company Cma Cgm is forming a joint venture with the Italian multimodal operator Gts to offer rail intermodal transportation services across Europe. The new company will be called European Container Network.
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At least seven candidates to acquire DB Schenker
3 Aprile 2024 - The deadline for submitting non-binding offers to acquire DB Schenker expired on March 26, 2024. While there are no official announcements, rumors suggest that at least seven expressions of interest have been received.
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Spain bets on Mediterranean and Atlantic railway corridors
1 Aprile 2024 - Spain has launched a comprehensive investment program aimed at integrating into the continental railway corridors, particularly focusing on the development of the Mediterranean and Atlantic corridors.
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Netherlands considers British model for passenger and freight train integration
1 Aprile 2024 - In the Netherlands, operational studies are underway for the combined rail transportation of passengers and freight, a solution already implemented in Great Britain. The proposal involves the use of roll containers, although challenges remain with loading and unloading times.
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Rfi’s project for an intermodal platform in Alessandria
27 Marzo 2024 - The project for the new freight terminal in Alessandria, managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Rfi), boasts an estimated value of approximately 250 million euros. It aims to become the focal point for the logistical development of an area spanning one hundred hectares.
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35-Hour work week for German railway workers
26 Marzo 2024 - After a protracted and difficult dispute, the German union GDL has reached an agreement with Deutsche Bahn, which includes the introduction of a 35-hour work week for train drivers, to be phased in by 2029, along with a pay rise.
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Rail freight transport through Switzerland declines
22 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, rail freight transport through Switzerland experienced a 5.9% decline, compared to a 1.4% decrease in road transport. Economic conditions and railway construction projects are to blame.
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Construction begins on truck parking area at Malpensa airport
22 Marzo 2024 - Following the conclusion of a tender for the creation of an industrial vehicle parking area at Malpensa's airport cargocity, Sea has initiated construction. The project will also include a green hydrogen refueling station.
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Steel transport railway alliance forms
22 Marzo 2024 - The FS Logistics Pole has forged a partnership with Marcegaglia Carbon Steel to design and establish new terminals and railway connections for steel transportation, starting with a project in Mantua.
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Captrain Italy partners with Railpool to modernize its locomotive fleet
22 Marzo 2024 - Captrain Italy and Railpool have inked a deal for the renewal of the Italian locomotive fleet, aiming to reach a total of thirty-two units by the end of 2024.
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New foldable pallet container made from recycled plastic
22 Marzo 2024 - Chep has unveiled ZirConic, a new foldable and digital pallet container, constructed using 97% post-consumer recycled plastic. It boasts a capacity of 708 liters and can support a maximum load of 750 kg.
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Cronaca
Camionista arrestato per avere offerto mille euro a un agente
Un camionista è stato arrestato a Chignolo Po, in provincia di Pavia, per avere offerto mille euro al comandante della Polizia Locale durante un controllo su strada. L’uomo guidava un autoarticolato con targa spagnola.
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Persone
A luglio 2024 cambio al vertice d’Iveco
Il primo luglio 2024 l’attuale Ceo d’Iveco Group Gerrit Marx diventerà Ceo di Chn Industrial e sarà sostituito da Olof Persson.
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Aereo
Eva Air ed Egas rinnovano la certificazione Ceiv Pharma
Eva Air ed Evergreen Airline Services hanno conseguito da parte della Iata il rinnovo della certificazione Ceiv Pharma, che riguarda a catena del freddo e le operazioni dei servizi a terra presso l’aeroporto internazionale di Taiwan.
Ferrovia
Treno intermodale tra Italia, Ungheria e Romania
Hannibal annuncia l’avvio entro la fine del 2024 di un treno per semirimorchi, casse mobili e container che toccherà Italia, Ungheria e Romania in un viaggio lungo circa 1.500 chilometri.
