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DHL express opens new logistics hub on the outskirts of Milan
18 Aprile 2024 - On April 17, 2024, DHL Express Italy unveiled its new logistics platform in Rho, situated on the outskirts of Milan, boasting the capability to process up to three thousand items per hour and featuring 88 charging stations for electric vehicles.
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Simplified Logistic Zones introduced in Italy
12 Aprile 2024 - The Italian Official Gazette No. 76 of April 2, 2024, has published the Regulation of March 4 dedicated to Simplified Logistic Zones (SLZs), which outlines the rules for their establishment and management.
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Dachser expands in food logistics with Brummer acquisition
12 Aprile 2024 - Dachser has acquired its compatriot Brummer, a company specializing in food logistics. The transaction includes German-based Brummer Logistik and Austrian entity Brummer Logistic Solutions.
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Dachser takes control of Dachser & Fercam Italia
11 Aprile 2024 - In late March 2024, Dachser finalized the acquisition of eighty percent of the joint venture established with Fercam, which took over the Distribution and Logistics divisions of the South Tyrolean transport and logistics company.
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Yale unveils new versatile order picker pallet trucks at LogiMat 2024
10 Aprile 2024 - At LogiMat 2024, Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduced a groundbreaking range of versatile order picker pallet trucks, designed for both intra-logistics and industrial vehicle operations. These innovative models boast lifting capacities ranging from two to three tons.
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Cosulich and Arcese forge alliance in automotive logistics
4 Aprile 2024 - The Fratelli Cosulich Group and Xca (Arcese) have announced the establishment of Vehicle Logistic Vado, marking the start of a collaboration in the transport of motor vehicles based at the port of Vado Ligure. The platform will be able to accommodate 1,600 vehicles.
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Amazon tests the anthropomorphic robot Digit
7 Marzo 2024 - Amazon has initiated trials of the anthropomorphic robot Digit, developed by Agility Robotics, at its Seattle research center. Standing at 175 centimeters tall, the robot can carry heavy packages up to 16 kilograms.
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How UPS is enhancing logistics automation
7 Marzo 2024 - UPS has unveiled the deployment of various automation systems across its logistic platforms, marking a significant leap in integrating a range of robotic systems and digital technologies.
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Brussels approves Cma Cgm’s acquisition of Bolloré Logistics
26 Febbraio 2024 - The European Commission has greenlit the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics by French shipping company Cma Cgm, albeit with stringent conditions aimed at preserving market competition.
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VGP starts construction of logistics park in Emilia
8 Febbraio 2024 - Real estate developer VGP Italy starts construction of the new Valsamoggia 2 Logistics Park located in the province of Bologna. One of the two buildings will be delivered to Cei Spa.
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Poste Italiane expands into refrigerated logistics with Italtrans
7 Febbraio 2024 - Poste Italiane launch a home delivery service for fresh foods, named PosteGoFresh, developed through a partnership with Mazzocco, a subsidiary of Italtrans. The two companies have established the joint venture MLK Fresh.
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Rhenus leases logistics space in the south Milan
24 Gennaio 2024 - Rhenus has become the first logistics operator to lease warehouse space in the new Giovi Logistics Park in Silvano Pietra, south Milan, marking the first Italian tenant of Garbe Industrial Real Estate Italy.
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CMA CGM expands in UK logistics with Wincanton acquisition
19 Gennaio 2024 - The French group CMA CGM is set to enhance its logistics footprint in the United Kingdom by acquiring the British road transport and logistics company Wincanton. The move comes through its subsidiary, Ceva Logistics, and has been greenlit by the Board of Directors at Wincanton.
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Arcese doubles logistics capacity at Barcelona port
19 Gennaio 2024 - Arcese has leased 10,000 square meters of warehouse space in the Zal Port area of the Port of Barcelona, enhancing its end-to-end logistics services.
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Europallet QR: a step forward in pallet digitalization
18 Gennaio 2024 - On January 1, 2024, EPAL introduced the Europallet QR, a pallet featuring a unique QR code to enhance integration in the digital logistics chain, serving as both a goods and information carrier.
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DB Group announces block trains from China to Italy
13 Gennaio 2024 - DB Group has opened bookings for shipments on the block train set to depart in February 2024 from Chengdu, China, heading to the terminals of Melzo (Milan) and Padua in Italy.
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Normativa
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Ferrovia
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Persone
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