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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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Transport and logistics briefs – 23 December 2024
23 Dicembre 2024 - Shanghai surpasses 50 million TEU – MSC connects Turkey and Italy – Expansion begins at Ndayane port – DHL crash investigation – Amazon fined in the US – Arcese workers internalised in Piacenza – Grants for vehicles in La Spezia – New Cosco route – MSC tracks trucks in Italy
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Amazon faces pressure in the US amid Teamsters strike
23 Dicembre 2024 - The Teamsters union is leading the largest worker mobilisation against Amazon in US history. Since 19 December, several logistics hubs have been on strike, causing disruptions to deliveries in the run-up to the holiday season.
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Transport and logistics briefs – 18 December 2024
18 Dicembre 2024 - Methanol-fuelled cement carrier – New A4 ramp in Dalmine – Due Torri increases revenue and workforce – Mercitalia rail operations centre – RFI and RSE collaboration – Saudi Global Ports prepares IPO – CMA CGM electric barge
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Italian GdF investigates Amazon, SDA, and GLS
18 Dicembre 2024 - According to Reuters, the Italian Guardia di Finanza conducted searches on December 17, 2024, at the offices of Amazon, SDA, and GLS as part of an investigation initiated by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Turin. The probe is focused on tax evasion and the improper use of labour.
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Logistics and transport briefs – 17 December 2024
17 Dicembre 2024 - Electric trucks for Duvenbeck – Telepass in Denmark – Rina for rail in Saudi Arabia – Circle for sustainable ports – B747-400F for Challenge Group – Turkish Airlines reaches Mexico – Automatic cranes in Hamburg
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Brief news: transport and logistics – 16 December 2024
16 Dicembre 2024 - Combined transport grows in Europe - Koper-Graz train – Stef acquires TDL fresh logistics – Locomotives for LTG Cargo – Bari freight road
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Transport and logistics briefs – 13 December 2024
13 Dicembre 2024 - Waberer’s settles another truck cartel case – Germany-Lithuania rail link – Korean Air acquires asiana airlines – Cybersecurity in Dutch ports – Cherbourg-Bayonne rolling motorway test – Locomotive acquisition by Duisport
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Maersk opens its first logistics hub in France
13 Dicembre 2024 - In December 2024, Maersk inaugurated its first logistics hub in France. Located in Denain, the facility spans 75,000 square metres and features 85 loading bays for its warehouse operations.
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Brief news: transport and logistics – 12 December 2024
12 Dicembre 2024 - Medway secures eco-incentive in Spain – MSC orders ten dual-fuel containerships – CMA CGM Service call in Trieste – PSA acquires control of Loconi – Container development in busan – Safety investments on Alto Adriatico motorways
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Schmitz Cargobull invests €50 million in Vreden factory
12 Dicembre 2024 - Schmitz Cargobull has announced an investment exceeding €50 million in its German facility in Vreden to reorganise trailer assembly operations. A 4,500-square-metre production hall will be built, alongside improvements to logistics.
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Transport and logistics briefs – 11 December 2024
11 Dicembre 2024 - Volvo and DHL trial autonomous trucks – €80m investment for Bilbao port – Prologis expands in Milan – Patrizia Pepe adopts ShippyPro – TAP and Wiremind Cargo collaborate – Freight volumes down under the Channel
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Short news: transport and logistics – 10 December 2024
10 Dicembre 2024 - Hylane certifies hydrogen emissions – InRail authorised to operate in France – Hhla digitises truck access – Scholarships by Amazon and Develhope – Saginara Tunnel on Salerno-Reggio Calabria
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Cronaca

Camionista spara a un collega con pistola scacciacani
Un camionista di 42 anni è stato denunciato dalla Polizia Stradale di Modena per minaccia aggravata dopo aver esploso un colpo con una pistola scacciacani contro un collega lungo l'A1, al culmine di una lite tra autotrasportatori nei pressi di Modena Nord.
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Aereo

Rallenta la crescita a luglio 2026 dei noli aerei
I noli spot del trasporto aereo delle merci sono saliti del 28% su base annua a luglio, a 3,12 dollari per kg, ma il ritmo di crescita rallenta per il secondo mese consecutivo. Secondo Xeneta il mercato affronta una seconda metà del 2026 più debole, con pochi segnali di stagione …
Ferrovia

I ritardi nello scartamento frenano il trasporto ferroviario merci in Spagna
La Spagna sta progressivamente adottando lo scartamento ferroviario europeo, ma non pare esserci un disegno complessivo e coerente, anche perché mai ufficialmente annunciato. E a farne le spese sono i treni merci che non traggono vantaggio da un investimento a macchia di leopardo.
Persone

Morto il re della logistica Klaus-Michael Kühne
Il 24 agosto 2026 è morto a 89 anni Klaus-Michael Kühne, uno degli uomini più potenti della logistica europea. Senza figli, aveva destinato l'intero patrimonio imprenditoriale alla Kühne Foundation, che attraverso Kühne Holding controlla il 60,1% di Kühne+Nagel, il 30% di Hapag-Lloyd e oltre il 20% di Lufthansa.






































