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CMA CGM exits Red Sea Route and increases freight charges
5 Febbraio 2024 - The French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced a full withdrawal from the Red Sea route and revealed a series of freight surcharges, including for the Mediterranean area.
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In France winds of crisis even for rail intermodal transport
5 Febbraio 2024 - A survey by the Groupement National des Transports Combinés reveals that nearly half of the operators interviewed anticipate a deterioration in the French intermodal transport market, with only ten percent envisioning positive outcomes.
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Austria extends truck bans on the Tauern route
5 Febbraio 2024 - The Austrian Ministry of Mobility has implemented a ban on the movement of commercial vehicles on the A10 Tauern motorway on Fridays and Saturdays, until March 30, 2024.
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Air freight rates decline despite Red Sea crisis
5 Febbraio 2024 - The Baltic Air Freight Index's January report on air cargo rates does not indicate a significant increase, despite a shift from sea to air transport caused by the Red Sea crisis.
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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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Cronaca
17 camionisti arrestati a Savona per furto di gasolio
Un’indagine della Guardia di Finanza nel deposito fiscale carburanti di Vado Ligure ha coinvolto diciassette autotrasportatori, col sequestro di oltre 3.700 litri di gasolio. Il prodotto veniva sottratto durante il carico e rivenduto fuori circuito a prezzi inferiori.
Normativa
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Aereo
In Cina vola il drone cargo con portata di 3,5 tonnellate
Il nuovo drone cargo cinese da 7 tonnellate ha effettuato il primo volo a Zhengzhou. Ha portata utile fino a 3,5 tonnellate e autonomia oltre tremila chilometri, dichiarandosi il “più grande drone da carico al mondo”.
Ferrovia
Nove miliardi per la ferrovia adriatica ma il rischio frane resta
La franca di Petacciato ha interrotto la circolazione dei treni lungo la linea adriatica tra Abruzzo e Molise e non si conosce la data di riapertura. I treni merci allungano i tempi di percorrenza a causa delle deviazioni. Un antico problema mai risolto, nonostante ingenti risorse destinate a questa ferrovia.
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.
