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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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Leitner opens logistics center in Verona for global shipments
11 Novembre 2024 - On October 8, Leitner announced the opening of its Customer Service Global Logistics Center in Oppeano, Verona. Spanning an area of 21,000 square meters, the facility is capable of handling global shipments of up to 10,000 pallets.
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Vestas Blades Italy secures logistics at Taranto port
8 Novembre 2024 - The Management Committee of the Port System Authority of the Ionian Sea has approved the concession of the Logistics Platform at the Port of Taranto to Vestas Blades Italy, boosting the port's role as a strategic hub for logistics and wind energy.
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First forecasts on transport after Trump’s election
7 Novembre 2024 - In the early hours following the U.S. presidential election results, which saw Trump emerge victorious, initial predictions began to surface about the possible repercussions for transportation and logistics. These predictions do not appear reassuring for Europe.
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DFDS halts acquisition of Ekol Logistics
4 Novembre 2024 - The Danish company DFDS has announced that it has abandoned the acquisition process of logistics company Ekol Logistics, initiated in April 2024. DFDS has also revised its 2024 financial outlook downwards.
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Armed assault on DHL facility in Piacenza
4 Novembre 2024 - On the night of November 2, 2024, a paramilitary gang launched an assault on the DHL warehouse in Monticelli d'Ongina, in the province of Piacenza, stealing goods worth approximately one million euros.
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Global supply chains remain vulnerable
31 Ottobre 2024 - The annual Global Supply Chain Leader Survey by McKinsey reveals that in 2024, supply chains continue to face vulnerabilities, despite progress since the previous year.
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Fercam expands transport network in Scandinavia
31 Ottobre 2024 - Fercam continues its expansion in Northern Europe with the opening of a new office in Turku, Finland. This move expands its logistics and transport network in Scandinavia and strengthens connections with the rest of Europe.
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A New consortium for cybersecurity in transportation
31 Ottobre 2024 - An international consortium, Trascend, has been established in Bologna to protect Europe's critical logistics infrastructure from cyberattacks and natural threats. Among the Italian members are Interporto Bologna, Gruber Logistics, Itl, and Dba Group.
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Ceccarelli expands customs services with Gipieffe Spedizioni acquisition
30 Ottobre 2024 - Ceccarelli Group strengthens its customs services with the acquisition of Gipieffe Spedizioni, establishing a presence in Udine Mercati and becoming the only company in Friuli Venezia Giulia capable of offering an integrated service.
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Savino Del Bene grows in Germany with acquisition
30 Ottobre 2024 - Savino Del Bene has announced the acquisition of Hamburg-based Seabridge Transport, strengthening its presence in the German market and solidifying its position in one of Europe's major logistics hubs.
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Bahri eyes acquisitions in European logistics
29 Ottobre 2024 - The Arabian multinational Bahri is evaluating acquisition opportunities in European and U.S. logistics, with a budget of up to three billion euros.
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Autotrasportatore tedesco accumula oltre 200 violazioni su tempi di riposo
Il tribunale locale di Mühlhausen, in Germania, ha inflitto oltre 17mila euro di sanzione a un autotrasportatore della Turingia per più di 200 violazioni su orari di lavoro, tempi di guida e riposo. Le verifiche svcolte in azienda non sono state sufficienti a evitare la multa.
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Lufthansa Cargo estende la rete in Asia
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L’apertura della galleria del Brennero rinviata di due anni
Bbt sposta dal 2032 al 2034 la messa in esercizio della Galleria di base del Brennero e porta a 11,73 miliardi di euro il costo a vita intera. La riprogettazione dell'attrezzaggio ferroviario trasferisce gran parte degli impianti nel cunicolo esplorativo, trasformato in galleria di servizio.
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Pessina confermato presidente di Federagenti
L'Assemblea di Federagenti ha rinnovato all'unanimità la presidenza di Paolo Pessina, alla guida della federazione degli agenti marittimi dall'ottobre 2024. Ha indicato come fronti aperti le crisi geopolitiche che pesano sui porti e la riforma portuale.






































