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Transport and logistics news – 17 March 2026
17 Marzo 2026 - Atlas orders 20 Airbus A350F – EIB finances Divača-Koper railway – Koper upgrades port access – DP World opens logistics site in Turkey – Maersk halts empty containers in the Gulf – Fewer China-EU trains via Russia – First European cargo flight of an E190F
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Impact of the Hormuz crisis on energy and freight rates
13 Marzo 2026 - The conflict in the Persian Gulf has reduced transits through the Strait of Hormuz by 97%, according to a report by Unctad. The blockage of a route that carries a large share of global oil and fertiliser trade is pushing up freight rates, insurance premiums and energy prices, with knock-on effects on inflation and the debt burden of emerging economies.
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Italian logistics entrepreneur faces final asset confiscation
12 Marzo 2026 - The Italian Guardia di Finanza in Pavia has enforced a final order issued by the Court of Rome: 118 properties and financial assets worth around €16 million have been confiscated from an entrepreneur active in goods handling at major national logistics hubs.
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Transport and logistics news – 6 March 2026
6 Marzo 2026 - MSC launches Malpensa Shanghai air cargo link - MSC diverts ships from the Gulf – Serbia Germany rail connection – Franco German rail freight corridor expands - New northern Bosphorus railway in Turkey
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Two arrests over illegal contracts in Trieste’s logistics sector
5 Marzo 2026 - An operation by the Guardia di Finanza uncovered illegal labour contracting in logistics between Trieste and Portogruaro. Fourteen people are under investigation, with two precautionary measures imposed and assets worth more than €750,000 seized. Ten companies and 120 workers were involved.
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Trump set to raise US tariffs to 15%
4 Marzo 2026 - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the universal US tariff could rise from 10% to 15% as early as the first week of March 2026. The measure would remain in place for up to 150 days while Washington works to restore the previous tariff framework.
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Tribunal of Milan seizes €27 million from Ceva over alleged tax fraud
3 Marzo 2026 - The Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the preventive seizure of more than €27 million from Ceva Logistics’ Italian subsidiaries over alleged tax fraud and unlawful labour supply between 2020 and 2024. The case follows a previous investigation involving the group in 2019.
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US tariff refund claims gather pace
27 Febbraio 2026 - A Supreme Court ruling on 20 February 2026 has declared part of Donald Trump’s tariffs unlawful, opening the door to compensation claims estimated at up to 175 billion dollars. US importers now face a complex legal and administrative process, while the Government has signalled it will not voluntarily facilitate refunds.
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When the US tariff is paid by the exporter
27 Febbraio 2026 - In trade with the United States, import duties fall on the foreign exporter only when the parties choose the Ddp Incoterm. In all other cases, the US buyer bears the cost, with significant implications for pricing structures and customs management.
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News from transport and logistics – 26 February 2026
26 Febbraio 2026 - Dp World strengthens India–Middle East links - Containership collision in the port of Santos
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Italian privacy watchdog blocks Amazon over handling of workers’ data
26 Febbraio 2026 - Italy’s data protection authority has issued an urgent order against Amazon Italia Logistica, banning the processing of sensitive data relating to more than 1,800 workers at its Passo Corese fulfilment centre. The measure follows inspections that uncovered the systematic recording of health details, trade union activity and private life information through an internal management platform and CCTV system.
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Savino Del Bene expands in Rotterdam with two acquisitions
26 Febbraio 2026 - Savino Del Bene completed the acquisition of two Dutch freight forwarders based in Schiedam at the end of February 2026, both specialising in ship spare parts logistics and project cargo. The move strengthens its coverage in the Netherlands and establishes a new operational hub in Rotterdam.
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Transport and logistics news – 25 February 2026
25 Febbraio 2026 - CargoBeamer boosts Domodossola–Liège service – Trieste–Hungary rail agreement – First fully automated container ship berthing in Qingdao – Algeciras digitalises truck access – Medway invests in French rail
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Transport and logistics news – 24 February 2026
24 Febbraio 2026 - Pegasus expands Gnv fleet - Mileway strengthens Osmannoro - Intesa upgrades its Control Tower with AI - New cold chain hub in Mumbai - Geodis boosts intermodality in France
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New 10% US tariffs take effect, could rise to 15%
24 Febbraio 2026 - From 24 February, the United States has imposed new 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, with exemptions for selected goods, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the previous measures. President Trump may raise the rate to 15%. The European Parliament has suspended ratification of the trade agreement.
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Amazon halts Blue Jay robot after just six months
24 Febbraio 2026 - The company has suspended its multi-arm Blue Jay robot project for same-day delivery warehouses less than six months after unveiling it. The hardware will be discontinued, but the software and artificial intelligence developed for the system will be reused in other robotics programmes.
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Autotrasportatore tedesco accumula oltre 200 violazioni su tempi di riposo
Il tribunale locale di Mühlhausen, in Germania, ha inflitto oltre 17mila euro di sanzione a un autotrasportatore della Turingia per più di 200 violazioni su orari di lavoro, tempi di guida e riposo. Le verifiche svcolte in azienda non sono state sufficienti a evitare la multa.
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Lufthansa Cargo estende la rete in Asia
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L’apertura della galleria del Brennero rinviata di due anni
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Pessina confermato presidente di Federagenti
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