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Logistics and transport briefs – October 23, 2024
23 Ottobre 2024 - In China, the largest cargo drone - New signatories to the logistics legality protocol - Transport logistic prepares for a record-breaking 2025 - Linde Material Handling joins Alis - Delivery of gantry cranes to Bologna Interporto
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DSV to launch bond sale for DB Schenker acquisition
23 Ottobre 2024 - By the end of 2024, DSV plans to initiate a major bond sale to finance the acquisition of DB Schenker, for which it will pay €14.3 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2025.
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Surge in logistics thefts in July 2024
22 Ottobre 2024 - TAPA EMEA Intelligence System reported a sharp rise in cargo thefts across the EMEA region in July 2024, marking an increase of 17.7% compared to the previous peak in February.
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Logistics and transport news briefs, October 16, 2024
17 Ottobre 2024 - Electric truck by Man – Western Austria railway – Train between Budapest and Zeebrugge – Road Traffic at Brenner Pass – Yusen Logistics adopts Manhattan Active WMS – RT facility in Bourg en Bresse – Railcare and LKAB Malmtrafik alliance
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Valeo automates pallet loading and unloading in trucks
16 Ottobre 2024 - Valeo has made pallet loading and unloading operations in industrial vehicles more efficient at its Seymour, U.S. warehouse by deploying Slip Robotics' autonomous SlipBot robots. This innovation has boosted loading speed by six times while improving safety and efficiency.
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Gruber Logistics expands into the Middle East with new office in Dubai
16 Ottobre 2024 - Gruber Logistics is expanding its operations into the Middle East, establishing its first office in Dubai, which will serve as the hub for the entire region in air, sea, and project cargo shipments.
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Transport and Logistics News Briefs – October 15, 2024
15 Ottobre 2024 - Truck ban on A22 – Persian Gulf railway – new railway in Uganda – judges halt Durban project – Air France-KLM Cargo returns to Hong Kong – Intermodal marketplace launch
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Rhenus launches perishables transport service in Spain
15 Ottobre 2024 - In October 2024, the Rhenus Group unveiled its new transportation service for perishable goods in Spain, managed by its Fresh division.
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Amazon opens its most technologically advanced facility
14 Ottobre 2024 - Amazon has launched operations at its new sorting center in Shreveport, Louisiana, which integrates robotics and artificial intelligence. Once fully operational, the facility will employ 2,500 workers.
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Gxo Logistics reportedly seeking buyer
11 Ottobre 2024 - According to Bloomberg, Gxo Logistics is exploring a potential sale after receiving interest from potential buyers. This could mark the second major logistics transaction following the DB Schenker deal.
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Confetra concerned about the new Italian Customs Code
11 Ottobre 2024 - The Italian Confederation of Transport, Confetra, has expressed deep concerns over the potential impacts of the new Italian Customs Code, which could penalize international transport. Additionally, the new regulations are expected to increase disputes and costs for businesses.
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Transport and logistics strike in Italy on October 18, 2024
11 Ottobre 2024 - The union SiCobas has announced a nationwide general strike in Italy for October 18, 2024, affecting the transport and logistics sectors, while Usb has planned a strike in ports on October 16.
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DSV Sells €5 billion in shares to fund DB Schenker acquisition
8 Ottobre 2024 - To finance the €14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker, Danish logistics giant DSV has issued shares worth €5 billion without offering any discount. The move has already attracted interest from key investors.
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Brief news on transport and logistics – October 3, 2024
3 Ottobre 2024 - Kryalos leases 9,000 sqm to InPost Italy – Global container fleet reaches 30 million TEUs – Aurora acquires German MFI – GS&P acquires Paack Logistics Italy – Mercitalia Logistics joins Assologistica
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Laghezza expands logistics operations in La Spezia
2 Ottobre 2024 - Laghezza's Board of Directors has approved the development of a 6,000-square-meter logistics platform in Santo Stefano Magra, the inland port of La Spezia. The facility is expected to be operational by early 2025. Another project in Tortona has also been announced.
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Brief news on transport and logistics – October 1, 2024
1 Ottobre 2024 - Global air cargo sees strong growth - Cold chain logistics expands in Central-Southern Italy - EU allocates €2.5 billion for infrastructure - Frejus: disruptions and alternating traffic
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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.






































