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Europe invests 10 billion euros in Trans-Caspian Corridor
29 Gennaio 2024 - Valdis Dombrovskis, the Executive Vice President of the European Commission, announced at the EU-Central Asia Connectivity Forum that various financial institutions have committed to investing 10 billion euros in the development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor.
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The reopening of the Fréjus railway may be delayed until 2026
29 Gennaio 2024 - The reopening of the Fréjus railway, a critical cross-border line between Italy and France, now faces potential delays extending to 2026. This line was disrupted following a landslide that occurred in late summer 2023, just beyond Modane. Initially, there was hope for a reopening between the summer and autumn of 2024. However, recent developments suggest a less optimistic timeline.
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Ignazio Messina to continue expansion of its container ship fleet
29 Gennaio 2024 - January 29 marked a new phase in transportation for Ignazio Messina in Genoa, as the company initiated operations with an exclusively container ship fleet. The first of four vessels acquired in 2023, the Jolly Rosa, adorned in its distinctive orange livery, is set for its maiden voyage. The company has announced an expansion of its container ship fleet.
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Volvo Trucks unveils new FH Aero generation
29 Gennaio 2024 - Volvo Trucks introduces a new era for its heavy-duty road vehicles with the FH Aero generation, enhancing aerodynamics, extending cabin length, and introducing rear-view camera technology. The range includes diesel versions up to 780 hp, as well as natural gas and electric options.
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Tractors block roads in France and Belgium
29 Gennaio 2024 - French farmers' protests persist as they continue to block various roads and highways, now moving toward Paris. Similar demonstrations are emerging in Belgium, with the first protests also appearing in Italy.
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Global maritime piracy rises in 2023, reports International Maritime Bureau
26 Gennaio 2024 - The International Maritime Bureau's report on global maritime piracy reveals an increase in attacks in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 120 incidents. This marks a return of hijackings in Somalia.
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Red Sea crisis boosts air cargo traffic
26 Gennaio 2024 - Recent WorldACD report on global air freight transport reveal a significant surge in volumes during the third week of 2024, driven by the Red Sea crisis that is adversely affecting maritime container transport. The windows for booking air cargo prior to the Chinese New Year are rapidly closing.
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French freight railways heading for drastic reorganization
26 Gennaio 2024 - The countdown has begun for Fret SNCF, the French freight railway company. Starting January 1, 2025, the current company will be dissolved, with various branches either separated or integrated into the parent group, marking an improvement in service-level infrastructure.
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Maersk christens its first large methanol-powered container ship
26 Gennaio 2024 - Maersk has christened its first large methanol-powered container ship, named 'Ane'. This vessel marks the inaugural unit in an ambitious fleet expansion comprising eighteen sister ships. The remaining vessels are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2025.
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Controlled temperature rail transport between Asia and Europe
26 Gennaio 2024 - Following a successful experimental phase, the Swiss company InterRail has initiated a regular service of controlled-temperature rail transport between Asia and Europe, utilizing 45-foot containers. This service presents an alternative to maritime transport, offering shorter transit times.
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Iru calls for european road corridors to be free from protests
25 Gennaio 2024 - As farmer protests spread across several European countries, causing road and port blockades, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is urging the European Union to prompt member states to keep major European road corridors open.
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Container rates between Asia and Europe show slowing increase
25 Gennaio 2024 - The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to drive up container shipping rates, but the rate of increase has slowed in the third week of January. Meanwhile, major shipping companies are reorganizing their European routes.
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The German railway workers’ strike will cost logistics a billion euro
25 Gennaio 2024 - The German rail workers' strike, scheduled from January 23 to January 29 by the GDL union, is not only impacting Deutsche Bahn but also affecting other companies. According to an estimate by the IW Institute in Cologne, the strike is costing the economic system over a hundred million euros per day.
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Nine million euros allocated for railway enhancement in La Spezia port
25 Gennaio 2024 - The Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has secured funding exceeding nine million euros for the Swiftrail project, aimed at establishing a new freight railway station in the port of La Spezia.
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Reno-Alps freight corridor to face limited capacity until 2030
25 Gennaio 2024 - The European Reno-Alps freight rail corridor, extending from Genoa, Italy, to Rotterdam, Netherlands, is currently facing severe congestion and numerous bottlenecks, affecting individual rail lines as well as freight hubs and nodes. It is unlikely that these limitations will be overcome before 2030.
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A new Italian rail freight company is born in Rome
25 Gennaio 2024 - A new Italian rail freight company has been established in Rome, named Trasporti Ferroviari Italiani Srl (TFI). This venture represents an evolution from the Bari-based Ferrotramviaria.
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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.
