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Schmitz argobull revamps its container trailer lineup
2 Febbraio 2024 - Schmitz Cargobull unveiled a significant update to its range of container transport trailers, introducing four models capable of carrying containers from 20 to 45 feet, with one model offering the option to be equipped with a generator set.
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Austrian Railways prepare plans for 2040
2 Febbraio 2024 - The Austrian government and the national railway company ÖBB have embarked on a technical project named Target Network 2040, with a far-sighted vision for the development of the railway network aiming towards the mid-century.
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IRU calls on the EU for protection of trucks during farmers protests
2 Febbraio 2024 - The International Road Transport Union, alongside transport associations from France, Romania, and Spain, met with European Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean to request protections for drivers and commercial vehicles during farmer protests.
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Global air cargo transport grows 14% in January
2 Febbraio 2024 - Global air cargo transport has kicked off 2024 by confirming the growth in volumes recorded at the end of the previous year. Early readings from WorldACD show an annual increase of 14%. However, freight rates remain suppressed.
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CMA CGM and Centcom deny attack on container ship Koi
2 Febbraio 2024 - Following claims by the Houthi rebels that they had hit the container ship Koi of CMA CGM, the French shipping company has denied any damage to the vessel, and Central Command reports that the missiles fell into the water.
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Container freight rates reverse course
1 Febbraio 2024 - The Drewry Container Index reveals that in the last week of January, spot freight rates for container shipping reversed direction, declining across nearly all routes except those affecting the United States. The rate between Shanghai and Genoa has dropped below $6,000 per FEU.
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Scania loses appeal over truck cartel fine
1 Febbraio 2024 - On February 1, the Court of Justice of the European Union announced it had dismissed Scania's appeal against the €880.523 million fine imposed by the European Commission for a cartel in the commercial vehicle sales sector.
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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs in 2024
1 Febbraio 2024 - UPS has announced a reduction of 12,000 jobs for 2024, following a year described by CEO Carol Tomé as "difficult and disappointing". The company's revenues fell by 9.3% and profits by 28.7%.
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Bertschi expands logistics operations in China
1 Febbraio 2024 - The Bertschi Group has enhanced its presence in the Far East with significant developments: the opening of a new logistics hub in Zhangjiagang, China, and an upcoming joint venture in Japan slated for 2024. Despite facing a downturn in revenue in 2023, the company is forging ahead with its expansion plans.
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Turkish Cargo elevates pharmaceutical transport services
1 Febbraio 2024 - Turkish Cargo is raising the bar for the quality of pharmaceutical and medical product transportation with the introduction of three new services: TK Pharma Standard, TK Pharma Extra, and TK Pharma Advanced.
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Air Cargo transport closes 2023 on the rebound
31 Gennaio 2024 - In the fourth quarter of 2023, air cargo transport marked a significant recovery, with the International Air Transport Association expressing optimistic forecasts for 2024. A boost has also come from the crisis in the Red Sea, which is shifting shipments from sea to air.
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Volvo unveils a new generation of electric trucks
31 Gennaio 2024 - Volvo Trucks has introduced its first industrial vehicle model designed exclusively for electric propulsion. Named the FM Low Entry, it is tailored for urban operations. The vehicle features a lowered cabin and chassis configurations ranging from 4x2 to 8x4.
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Volvo shatters power record in European truck market
30 Gennaio 2024 - Volvo has set a new benchmark in the European commercial vehicle sector with the introduction of its groundbreaking 17-liter engine, delivering up to 780 horsepower. This engine places Volvo at the forefront of industrial vehicle power in Europe and is featured in the flagship FH16 Aero model.
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The route of forbidden microchips to Iran, Russia, and the Houthis
30 Gennaio 2024 - The Dutch newspaper De Groene Amsterdammer has revealed a covert network funneling embargoed microchips to Russia, Iran, and even the Houthi rebels amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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France reverses decision on Fréjus tunnel, possible reopening in october
30 Gennaio 2024 - In a surprising reversal, the French government delegation at the intergovernmental commission meeting on the Turin-Lyon railway contradicted the statements made by SNCF Réseau regarding the delayed reopening of the Fréjus rail tunnel. The tunnel could reopen as early as October.
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Intermodal alliance between GTS and Torello for fresh food transportation
30 Gennaio 2024 - In a significant move for the transportation industry, the Apulian railway company GTS and the Campanian trucking and logistics firm Torello have formed an alliance to enhance the intermodal transportation of temperature-controlled food products both within Italy and internationally. This collaboration has led to a doubling of train frequencies between Verona and Bari.
Brevi dal mondo
Msc vola tra Malpensa e Shanghai – Msc devia le navi dal Golfo - Collegamento ferroviario Serbia Germania - Corridoio ferroviario franco tedesco - Nuova ferrovia turca nord Bosforo - Nuove rotte per il Sea Modal Shift
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Cronaca
Carabinieri scoprono 387 kg di hashish su camion a Capua
Un autoarticolato con targa spagnola partito da Barcellona e diretto nel Casertano è stato fermato dai carabinieri al casello di Capua lungo l’A1. Nel semirimorchio, tra l’ortofrutta i militi hanno scoperto 387 kg di hashish confezionati in panetti.
Normativa
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Aereo
Corte UE conferma le condanne sul cartello trasporto aereo
La Corte di Giustizia dell'Unione Europea ha reso definitive le sanzioni per tredici compagnie aeree sul cartello nel trasporto delle merci, per un totale di circa 776 milioni di euro. La sentenza chiude un contenzioso durato oltre quindici anni e rafforza i poteri della Commissione Europea sui cartelli globali.
Ferrovia
Treno intermodale Fhp tra Nord Italia e Catania
Fhp Intermodal avvierà a marzo 2026 un nuovo servizio ferroviario multicliente tra Nord Italia, Bari e Catania. Il collegamento prevede inizialmente due coppie di treni settimanali con possibile aumento a tre e punta a rafforzare i flussi logistici intermodali da e verso la Sicilia.
Persone
Torello perde il fondatore Nicola
La mattina del 5 marzo 2026, la società di trasporto campana Torello ha annunciato la morte del fondatore Nicola Torello. Ha trasformato un’impresa individuale in una multinazionale europea.
