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News from the world of transport and logistics 29 April 2025
29 Aprile 2025 - Volvo sells 5,000 electric trucks – Rise in limited companies in road freight – AI cameras on the A15 motorway – time:matters expands to Malaysia and Thailand – Rhenus strengthens its footprint in Latin America – Launch of the Customer CenTech model
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Blackstone launches Proxity: a new pan-European logistics platform
29 Aprile 2025 - Blackstone announced the launch of Proxity,a new pan-European logistics platform. The investment firm unveils a large-scale initiative offering flexible, high-quality warehousing in Europe’s most dynamic metropolitan areas.
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Ups to cut 20,000 jobs and shut 73 facilities
29 Aprile 2025 - Ups has announced a restructuring plan that includes the closure of 23 logistics platforms and the reduction of around 20,000 jobs by June 2025. Meanwhile, it is reportedly in talks with start-up Figure AI to develop humanoid robots.
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China boosts free trade zones to counter US tariffs
29 Aprile 2025 - To counter United States tariffs, the Chinese government plans to strengthen free trade zones and stimulate domestic growth. Meanwhile, Trump has announced a possible easing of tariffs, while Air India may take over the Boeing aircraft rejected by Chinese airlines.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 28 April 2025
28 Aprile 2025 - CMA CGM takes majority stake in Santos Brasil port – Cameras against mobile phone use while driving in Germany – CFR Marfă enters insolvency proceedings – Trump opens up to autonomous driving – Russian train reaches Crimea through occupied Ukraine – Autonomous vans from Uber and Volkswagen – BYD launches the world's largest car carrier ship – New restrictions for trucks bound for Russia
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Alliance in Italy between Barilla and Transporeon in food logistics
28 Aprile 2025 - From the "City of Pasta" in Pedrignano, Italy, an example of how digitalisation can revolutionise the global supply chain in the food sector, thanks to the collaboration between Barilla and Transporeon.
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Wto forecasts slowdown in global trade in 2025
28 Aprile 2025 - The update published on 16 April 2025 of the global trade outlook prepared by the World Trade Organization reveals a slowdown for the current year. Previous estimates had instead predicted growth.
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Inpost strengthens e-commerce logistics in Britain
28 Aprile 2025 - Polish group InPost is consolidating its presence in British logistics with the acquisition of Yodel. The move strengthens its activities in e-commerce, combining out-of-home and home delivery networks under a single integrated offering.
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Cma Cgm enters Egypt’s main inland port
28 Aprile 2025 - Cma Cgm has acquired a 35 per cent stake in the company that manages the October Dry Port, located near Cairo and recognised as Egypt’s principal inland port, connected to the country’s main Mediterranean and Red Sea maritime hubs.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 22 April 2025
22 Aprile 2025 - Global minimum wage for seafarers – Maritime Silk Road expands – Hydrogen corridor between Oman and Europe – GiMaTrans transports for Chiquita – Turning point for Orte inland terminal
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IMF lowers global growth forecasts
22 Aprile 2025 - According to estimates released on 22 April 2025 by the International Monetary Fund, the global economy is heading towards its sharpest slowdown since the pandemic, with inflation, productivity and international trade under strain. The repercussions are also being felt in the logistics sector.
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In 2024, international freight transport grew in Italy
22 Aprile 2025 - The annual report by Fedespedi on international freight transport in Italy reveals growth in maritime, road, and air logistics. Yet the global economic and political landscape calls for new strategic directions.
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News from the world of transport and logistics – 17 April 2025
17 Aprile 2025 - Italy-France freight trains resume – New CSO at TX Logistik – Amazon allocates $15 billion for logistics in the US – SF Airlines reaches 90 cargo aircraft – Ethiopia and AfDB to build Africa’s largest airport – Adani brings Australian terminal back under Apsez
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Prospects and doubts for DSV’s new season with DB Schenker
17 Aprile 2025 - Dsv has announced it has secured all necessary approvals to acquire DB Schenker, and at the same time has reshuffled its leadership team to steer the integration of the two logistics giants. However, concerns within the industry are far from absent.
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Transporeon enhances freight exchange platform
17 Aprile 2025 - Transporeon upgrades its digital Freight Marketplace with new features for shippers and carriers, promising greater efficiency, lower costs and advanced automation. A new pricing model reduces fees, while artificial intelligence boosts security.
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Twelve under investigation over explosion at Toyota MH plant in Bologna
17 Aprile 2025 - The Bologna public prosecutor’s office is investigating twelve individuals in connection with the explosion at the Toyota Material Handling plant in Borgo Panigale, which on 23 October 2024 resulted in the deaths of two workers and injuries to eleven others.
Brevi dal mondo
Volvo ha venduto 5.000 camion elettrici – Passo avanti per contributi all’autotrasporto – Aumentano le società di capitali nell’autotrasporto – Telecamere con IA nell’autostrada A15 - time:matters apre in Malaysia e Thailandia - Rhenus rafforza la sua presenza in America Latina - Nasce il modello Customer CenTech
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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
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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
In Francia 72 proposte per rilanciare la ferrovia merci
Incassato il colpo per la pesante ristrutturazione societaria di Fret Sncf, la Francia si concentra su un imponente piano di investimenti di oltre quattro miliardi di euro fino al 2032 per lo sviluppo del trasporto merci su ferro.
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.
