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Rising union opposition to DB Schenker’s sale to DSV
1 Ottobre 2024 - After Ver.di, Evg union also opposes the sale of DB Schenker to Danish multinational DSV. The matter will be discussed on October 2, 2024, by Deutsche Bahn’s Supervisory Board, which includes worker representatives.
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DHL announces new growth strategy
30 Settembre 2024 - In September 2024, DHL Group unveiled its 2030 Strategy, aiming to boost revenue by 50% by 2030, with a strong focus on sustainability, digitalization, and e-commerce. CEO Tobias Meyer commented on DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker.
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UPS extends standard service to Saturdays
30 Settembre 2024 - UPS is expanding its residential deliveries to Saturdays at no additional cost across eight European countries, a move aimed primarily at supporting e-commerce, where the majority of shoppers expect to receive their orders within 24 hours.
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Silver Fir Capital launches Fondo Ora in partnership with AF Logistics
30 Settembre 2024 - Silver Fir Capital has announced the launch of Fondo Ora, a fund dedicated to the logistics sector, with an initial investment exceeding €130 million in Monticelli d’Ongina, in collaboration with AF Logistics.
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Kuehne+Nagel opens 130,000 sqm logistics hub for Adidas in Mantua
24 Settembre 2024 - On September 20, 2024, Kuehne+Nagel inaugurated a massive 130,000-square-meter logistics hub in Mantua, serving Adidas across 19 countries in Southern and Eastern Europe. Despite its high level of automation, the facility will employ up to 700 people.
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Gruber Logistics expands in Turkey by restructuring its branch
24 Settembre 2024 - Gruber Logistics has launched the second phase of its operations in Turkey. After starting activities in 2023, the company is now reorganizing its local branch to strengthen its services.
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Ceva to use Byd electric trucks in Europe starting in 2025
20 Settembre 2024 - Ceva Logistics unveiled a Chinese-made Byd Eth8 electric truck with its own branding at the IAA 2024 in Hanover. The logistics company plans to operate four of these trucks in the Netherlands starting in 2025.
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Privatization in the Italian logistics begins with Poste Italiane
20 Settembre 2024 - On September 17, 2024, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree regulating the sale of a stake in Poste Italiane, while discussions are also underway regarding the privatization of railways and ports.
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Rhenus to build two logistics facilities in the Middle Corridor
20 Settembre 2024 - Rhenus will strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian Transport Route with the construction of a logistics platform in Andijan, eastern Uzbekistan, and a container terminal at the port of Aktau, on the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan.
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Italian railways and roads hit by storm Boris
19 Settembre 2024 - Storm Boris, which has wreaked havoc across Central and Eastern Europe, has also struck Italy's Adriatic coast, affecting the regions of Romagna and Marche, leading to road and railway disruptions.
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CVC stays in the race for DB Schenker despite DSV offer approval
19 Settembre 2024 - The approval of DSV's bid to acquire DB Schenker by Deutsche Bahn’s Board of Directors hasn't deterred rival CVC Capital Partners, which responded with a direct letter to the boards of directors and supervisory boards.
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Ursula von der Leyen proposes Apostolos Tzitzikostas as EU Transport commissioner
18 Settembre 2024 - On September 17, 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the lineup for her new Commission, which includes Greek politician Apostolos Tzitzikostas as the proposed Commissioner for Transport. His appointment will need to be confirmed by the European Parliament.
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Rhenus named logistics partner for COP29 Conference in Azerbaijan
18 Settembre 2024 - From November 11 to 22, 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan, will host COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, with Rhenus appointed as the official logistics partner for the event.
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Transport and logistics news brief – September 17, 2024
17 Settembre 2024 - The Sounion is in Safe Waters – Intra-Asia Container Rates Drop – Poland Orders 288 Trucks for Military Logistics – Ikea Expands AI-Powered Drones
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Duisburg Gateway Terminal begins operations with a train to China
17 Settembre 2024 - On September 16, 2024, the first phase of the Duisburg Gateway Terminal commenced operations with the departure of a container train bound for China, operated by RTSB. This marks the tenth container terminal at the German inland port.
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DSV aims for the top of global logistics
17 Settembre 2024 - In an interview with Bloomberg, DSV CEO Jens Lund outlines the strategy behind the acquisition of DB Schenker, clearly demonstrating the ambition to become the world's leading logistics operator. The group remains open to further acquisitions.
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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.






































