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Brief News: transport and logistics, 22 January 2025
22 Gennaio 2025 - Dachser acquires Finnish JV – Artificial Intelligence for air freight quotations – Unifeeder triples in the Mediterranean – Lithium battery transport between China and Turkey – Akno Livraga Business Park expands – New Logistics Hub in Saulce-sur-Rhône
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Transport and logistics news roundup – 15 January 2025
16 Gennaio 2025 - New Asia route for MSC Air Cargo – Ferrari Group considering IPO – Mediass acquires Suez Insurance Consulting – Hydrogen truck for dry ice transport – Jinhai Holdings joins IRU – Fourth TIR logistics hub opens in Shenyang - Iran aspires to become a regional rail hub - Logistics collaboration between Mapon and Krone
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Italian logistics sector seeks 60,000 workers in January 2025
15 Gennaio 2025 - The Italian logistics sector is facing a significant workforce demand, with around 60,000 new hires needed in January 2025 alone, including office staff, warehouse workers, and drivers. However, employers are encountering recruitment challenges.
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AusSuper acquires €840 million stake in European logistics
14 Gennaio 2025 - AustralianSuper, the largest pension fund in Australia, has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in a portfolio of European logistics platforms, valued at a total of €840 million.
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A UAE fund aims to take over Aramex
14 Gennaio 2025 - The sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, ADQ, has proposed acquiring full control of the international courier Aramex, valuing the company at approximately $1.195 billion. The fund is already a minority shareholder through its subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Ports.
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Gruber Logistics announces the passing of Kurt Gruber
14 Gennaio 2025 - On 14 January 2025, the South Tyrolean transport company Gruber Logistics announced the passing of Kurt Gruber, the son of the company’s founder, who led the Group until a decade ago.
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GXO to manage logistics for Italian fashion brand Calliope
14 Gennaio 2025 - As of January 2025, GXO Logistics has taken over the logistics operations for Calliope, an Italian company active in the fashion sector. The agreement also includes omnichannel distribution.
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Tuscany establishes a Simplified Logistics Zone
13 Gennaio 2025 - The Department for Cohesion Policies has announced the establishment of Tuscany’s Simplified Logistics Zone (ZLS) through a decree that includes four ports, two freight hubs, and an airport.
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Transport and logistics brief news – 10 January 2025
10 Gennaio 2025 - Starlux orders five A350F – Logistics real estate in 2024 – Toyota MHM reopens in Borgo Panigale – Ford logistics in Dubai – TIP refurbishes 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters – New container depots in Tanzania
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UPS enhances European healthcare logistics with two acquisitions
9 Gennaio 2025 - UPS Healthcare has strengthened its presence in European healthcare logistics by completing the acquisition of two specialised companies, Frigo-Trans and BPL, which focus on temperature-controlled transport and storage solutions.
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Transport and logistics news briefs – 8 January 2025
8 Gennaio 2025 - MAN Italy reaches 9.5% in the truck market - Covestro and DB Cargo Btt collaborate for chemical transport - New logistics hubs in Tuscany - New addition to LocoItalia's fleet - Environmental certification for TAP
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US identifies Chinese transport companies with military links
8 Gennaio 2025 - On 7 January 2025, the US Department of Defense updated its list of Chinese companies deemed “military-linked,” including transport and logistics firms such as Cosco Shipping, China Cargo Airlines, and Sinotrans. Shipyards and container manufacturers were also added, while the railway builder CRCC was removed.
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Eight million euros seized in Italy from a retail company
8 Gennaio 2025 - On 8 January 2025, the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered the seizure of eight million euros from Aspiag Service, one of the shareholders of Despar Italia, for illegal labour provision in the logistics sector.
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How German logistics is progressing towards sustainability
8 Gennaio 2025 - KPMG and the German Logistics Association (BVL) have conducted a study to examine the state of environmental sustainability in the German logistics sector. The findings reveal that 69% of companies in the industry have already set concrete emissions reduction targets.
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GTS expands in the Italian logistics sector with Horizon
6 Gennaio 2025 - At the start of 2025, the GTS Group announced the establishment of GTS Horizon in Verona, a Italian company developed in partnership with Simone Gatto De Chirico. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive service encompassing storage and multimodal transport.
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Amazon solidifies its leadership in global 3PL logistics
2 Gennaio 2025 - A report by Armstrong & Associates on global 3PL logistics trends confirms Amazon's dominant position at the top of the sector, followed by DHL and Kuehne + Nagel. However, DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker is set to propel the Danish multinational to second place.
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