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Brief News on Transport and Logistics – July 2, 2024
3 Luglio 2024 - Russian military icebreaker - FS loses at Frejus - Logistics Hub in former Beghelli – More trains between Russia and China - First Dekra Platinum truck parking
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Milan Prosecutor investigates Gxo for tax fraud
2 Luglio 2024 - The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has seized nearly 84 million euros from the Italian subsidiary of the logistics multinational Gxo, accusing it of tax fraud from 2017 to 2023.
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Maersk withdraws from the bid to acquire DB Schenker
1 Luglio 2024 - On July 1, 2024, Maersk Group announced its withdrawal from the bid to acquire DB Schenker, following the completion of due diligence. Integration challenges between the two giants were cited as a significant factor.
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Alliance between Krone and Realtrailer for spare parts logistics in Italy
1 Luglio 2024 - The German trailer manufacturer Krone and its Italian importer Realtrailer have established a company, Krone Trailer Service Italia, to manage spare parts logistics in Italy.
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Fiege Logistics launches operations at Altedo logistics hub
26 Giugno 2024 - In June 2024, Fiege Logistics commenced its operations at the new P3 Logistics Hub in Altedo, Bologna, covering an area of 38,000 square meters near the A13 highway and the interport.
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A radar for forklift reverse assistance
26 Giugno 2024 - Linde Material Handling unveils new reverse assistance system based on sensors capable of detecting moving or stationary objects and autonomous braking behind forklifts.
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Patrizia Fund invests in logistics in Mantua
25 Giugno 2024 - Patrizia Fund announces a €70 million investment to acquire a logistics hub in the province of Mantua, located along the A22 highway between Verona and Bologna. You can read details in this article on TrasportoEuropa
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A 175,000-square-meter logistics hub to rise in Milan
25 Giugno 2024 - Logicor and Kryalos Sgr announce the acquisition and redevelopment of land in Gaggiano, near Milan. The project, spanning over 175,000 square meters, aims to create a logistics park focused on sustainability and innovation. Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Emilia-Romagna’s growth in contract logistics
18 Giugno 2024 - In 2023, the turnover of contract logistics in Emilia-Romagna increased by 5.7% compared to the previous year, confirming a growth rate above the national average, as reported by the Gino Marchet Contract Logistics Observatory of the Politecnico di Milano.
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DHL opens electric vehicle logistics center in Milan
17 Giugno 2024 - DHL has inaugurated a logistics platform on the outskirts of Milan dedicated to electric vehicles, covering everything from component supply to vehicle delivery and post-sale logistical support.
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Finsea Group restructures business units
13 Giugno 2024 - The Finsea Group, operating in the port sector of Genoa, has restructured its operational framework by creating five business units, including three dedicated to maritime transport, land transport, and logistics.
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H.Essers expands in French Healthcare logistics with Tfmo acquisition
13 Giugno 2024 - Logistics service provider H.Essers has announced the acquisition of Transports Frigorifiques des Monts d’Or, a French company specializing in temperature-controlled transport for the healthcare and food sectors.
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Brief news on transportation and logistics – June 11, 2024
12 Giugno 2024 - Postponement for Nippon Cargo – Drones in Emilia-Romagna – Shanghai-Düsseldorf Train – Vericopter Saved – New Railway in Central Asia – Terminals Italia to Polo Logistica
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Severe weather disrupts transportation in Southern Germany
10 Giugno 2024 - The severe weather in May and June 2024 is significantly hindering the transportation of goods in Germany, impacting all modes of transport due to the flooding of critical infrastructure. The regions most affected are Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
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Scan Global Logistics enters Italy with Foppiani Shipping & Logistics acquisition
5 Giugno 2024 - The Danish logistics company Scan Global Logistics has entered the Italian market by acquiring the Tuscan forwarder Foppiani Shipping & Logistics, with the deal approved by the Competition Authority in June 2024.
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Deutsche Bahn would have chosen four candidates to acquire DB Schenker
30 Maggio 2024 - Reuters reports that Deutsche Bahn has would have selected four candidates to submit final offers for the acquisition of DB Schenker, revealing unofficial names.
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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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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 …
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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.
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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.






































