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Transport and logistics news roundup – November 14, 2024
14 Novembre 2024 - Sncf Fret shutdown - Container terminal in Iraq - New Turkish railway - Ignazio Messina containers - MSC route Europe-Africa - Driverless trucks in Russia - Freight train Turkey-Hungary - Gdynia port rail expansion
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Global logistics acquisitions in October 2024
14 Novembre 2024 - Transport Intelligence conducted a study on mergers and acquisitions in global logistics during October 2024, revealing a growth trend with a strong focus on technological integration and service expansion. Notably, MSC's acquisition of Brazilian company Wilson Sons stands out.
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Poste Italiane introduces dedicated logistics company
14 Novembre 2024 - At the Contract Logistics Observatory Conference of the Politecnico di Milano, Poste Italiane unveiled its new subsidiary, Poste Logistics, which consolidates the Group's logistics operations, including those previously managed by Sda.
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MSC strengthens logistics in Italy by acquiring MVN
14 Novembre 2024 - Medlog Holding Italia, a subsidiary of MSC, has acquired a majority stake in Milan-based logistics company MVN, specializing in complex operations for major industrial groups in Italy and globally. This move leads to the creation of the Industrial Logistics Solutions division, offering multimodal transportation services.
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Transport and logistics news briefs – November 13, 2024
13 Novembre 2024 - Anas snow plan - Intermodal train between Poland and Barcelona - Circle increases stake in Accudire - 35-Meter road trains in Sweden - Electric trucks for Fire Brigade
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Upply analyzes Italian transport system
13 Novembre 2024 - A recent study by Upply examines the Italian transport system across its various modes, concluding that while it faces complex challenges, it also sees new opportunities for growth and modernization.
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Linde MH revamps electric forklifts from 1 to 2 Tons
13 Novembre 2024 - Linde Material Handling has unveiled a new generation of electric forklifts with a capacity ranging from one to two tons, consisting of twenty-six models divided into two main series: Linde Xi and Linde E. These new forklifts also incorporate artificial intelligence.
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Italian logistics sector boosts share of national GDP
13 Novembre 2024 - The Freight Insights Observatory, launched by Most in collaboration with Cseli, aims to address Italy's chronic lack of data and information on logistics. It reveals an increased share of GDP produced by logistics and reports a reduction in the number of operators, with 35,000 fewer companies since 2019. A significant rise in costs is also highlighted.
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Strike in Italian transportation and logistics set for December 2024
12 Novembre 2024 - Confederate unions announce a 48-hour strike in December 2024 involving workers in freight transport, logistics, and shipping, aimed at reviving the stalled negotiations over the renewal of the national contract, which were interrupted on November 10.
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Logistics and transportation news briefs – November 12, 2024
12 Novembre 2024 - Trucks in the Eurotunnel – Funds for Algeciras-Zaragoza railway – Msc invests in Namibia – China-Europe train via Middle Corridor – Rail access to port of Barcelona – VW intermodality for Spain – Electric trucks competitive by 2025
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Rhenus recommends planning ahead for peak logistics season
12 Novembre 2024 - The Rhenus Group is advising early planning to tackle the upcoming peak logistics season, which is expected to start earlier than usual due to supply chain challenges and shifts in consumer demand.
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Three fake truck drivers rob Dhl facility in Piacenza
12 Novembre 2024 - After the violent assault by a paramilitary gang of robbers at the Dhl facility in Monticelli, Piacenza, the same logistics center has now fallen victim to a theft carried out by three impostor truck drivers.
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Italian contract logistics market stabilizes in 2023
12 Novembre 2024 - After strong growth during 2021-2022, the turnover of contract logistics in Italy has stabilized around €115 billion in 2023. Employment continues to rise, as do mergers and acquisitions. Labor, rental, and capital costs have increased, while sustainability remains a key focus.
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Transport and logistics news briefs, November 11, 2024
11 Novembre 2024 - Panama Canal to double container capacity – Cma Cgm tops 6 million teu – Two electric container ships in China – Genoa Airport raises capital – Electric berth at DP World in London – Amazon drones in Arizona – Logistics hub in Cuneo
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Swiss Planzer expands in Italy by acquiring Sifte Berti
11 Novembre 2024 - In November 2024, the Berti family sold the transport and logistics company Sifte Berti to Swiss firm Planzer, strengthening the latter's presence in Italy.
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Transport and logistics headed for strike in Italy
11 Novembre 2024 - The marathon negotiations held from November 8 to 10, 2024, for the renewal of the Italian national contract for Logistics, Freight Transport, and Shipping, broke down over several regulatory issues, leading unions to threaten a strike.
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