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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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Logistics drives the Italian Real Estate market
16 Settembre 2024 - A study by Scenari Immobiliari shows that logistics continues to play a crucial role in the growth of the Italian real estate market, which attracted €3.5 billion in investments during the first half of 2024.
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Transport and logistics brief news – September 13, 2024
13 Settembre 2024 - Akno builds a logistics hub in Nogarole Rocca - The Netherlands to raise toll fees from January 2025 - Second Tir logistics hub opens in China - Lkw Walter celebrates 100 years of operations - Nikola to receive $167.5 million compensation
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Deutsche Bahn announces agreement to sell DB Schenker to DSV
13 Settembre 2024 - On September 13, 2024, Deutsche Bahn officially announced the signing of an agreement to sell DB Schenker to DSV for €14.3 billion. Initial details of the transaction have emerged.
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Ver.di mobilizes on DB Schenker sale
12 Settembre 2024 - On September 11, 2024, coinciding with Deutsche Bahn's Board meeting, the Ver.di union organized protests in several German cities to defend jobs amidst the sale of DB Schenker.
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Germany to extend border controls
12 Settembre 2024 - Starting from September 16, 2024, the German government will extend random checks on vehicles and individuals entering the country. This measure will last six months, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on transport.
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Logistics as a strategic tool to reduce inequality
12 Settembre 2024 - The World Trade Report 2024 highlights the importance of logistics in fostering global trade, focusing on the need for infrastructure investments, particularly in less developed countries.
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DSV takes major step forward in acquiring DB Schenker
12 Settembre 2024 - On September 11, 2024, Deutsche Bahn's Board of Directors gave an initial green light for the partial sale of DB Schenker to the Danish logistics giant DSV. Now, the final approval from the Supervisory Board is still pending.
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UPS expands healthcare logistics with acquisition of Frigo-Trans and BPL
11 Settembre 2024 - UPS is accelerating its healthcare logistics development, leveraging its Healthcare division, through the acquisition of Frigo-Trans and its subsidiary BPL.
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Italian MIT allocates eight million for the digitalization of freight terminals
11 Settembre 2024 - On August 30, 2024, the Italian Minister of Transport signed a Ministerial Decree that allocates eight million euros to develop the digitalization of sixteen freight terminals considered of national importance, based on the interoperability standards of the National Digital Logistics Platform.
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Pontegadea Inversiones Invests €327 million in Italian logistics
11 Settembre 2024 - Pontegadea Inversiones, the investment vehicle controlled by Zara founder Amancio Ortega, has acquired logistics assets in Italy for a value of €327 million.
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CVC sends letter to Deutsche Bahn to revise its bid for DB Schenker
10 Settembre 2024 - On September 9, 2024, CVC Capital Partners reportedly sent a letter to Deutsche Bahn's management and supervisory boards, increasing its offer for the acquisition of DB Schenker, following rumors of a preference for DSV.
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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
Con l'orario invernale in vigore dal 25 ottobre 2026 Lufthansa Cargo opera 88 rotte con aerei cargo verso 40 destinazioni, aggiunge Singapore e ripristina Almaty. A Mumbai i voli tutto merci passano al nuovo aeroporto di Navi Mumbai, mentre crescono le frequenze verso Dallas, Houston e New York.
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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.






































