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Romanian trucking industry continues mobilization
22 Gennaio 2024 - For the past three weeks, Romanian truck drivers have been protesting, including service stoppages, against the increase in RCA insurance premiums and the alignment of overload regulations with European Union standards.
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Ram announces 24 new routes for Sea Modal Shift
22 Gennaio 2024 - The Ministerial Decree No. 1 dated January 12, 2024, has identified 24 new routes eligible for the Sea Modal Shift subsidy, aimed at supporting combined road-sea transport.
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Investigation at Gioia Tauro port uncovers route of stolen cars
22 Gennaio 2024 - In a major crackdown, 483 containers, loaded with luxury cars stolen in Canada, were seized at the Gioia Tauro port, enroute to Middle Eastern ports. This marks the second such incident in a three-year period.
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Moby and Tirrenia conclude composition and revival plan continues
19 Gennaio 2024 - On Jan. 19, the Moby Group announced the issuance of a decree that definitively concludes the composition between Moby and Tirrenia-Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione.
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Genoa Sech Terminal Receives Safety Certification
19 Gennaio 2024 - PSA Italy's Sech terminal was honored with the PSA Group HSS Management System by David Yang, the Regional CEO of PSA International for Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Americas.
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CMA CGM expands in UK logistics with Wincanton acquisition
19 Gennaio 2024 - The French group CMA CGM is set to enhance its logistics footprint in the United Kingdom by acquiring the British road transport and logistics company Wincanton. The move comes through its subsidiary, Ceva Logistics, and has been greenlit by the Board of Directors at Wincanton.
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EU Council and Parliament reach agreement on CO2 emissions for trucks
19 Gennaio 2024 - On January 18, the European Union Council and the European Parliament negotiators reached a consensus on new CO2 emission levels for commercial vehicles, buses, and trailers, targeting a 90% reduction by 2040.
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Arcese doubles logistics capacity at Barcelona port
19 Gennaio 2024 - Arcese has leased 10,000 square meters of warehouse space in the Zal Port area of the Port of Barcelona, enhancing its end-to-end logistics services.
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Container freight rates from Shanghai to Genoa exceed $6,000
18 Gennaio 2024 - The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to drive up container transport freight rates. Drewry's spot rate survey as of January 18 shows a rate exceeding $6,000 for containers shipped from Shanghai to Genoa.
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Europallet QR: a step forward in pallet digitalization
18 Gennaio 2024 - On January 1, 2024, EPAL introduced the Europallet QR, a pallet featuring a unique QR code to enhance integration in the digital logistics chain, serving as both a goods and information carrier.
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France risks losing EU funds for Turin-Lyon railway
18 Gennaio 2024 - The French government faces a critical deadline at the end of January 2024 to submit an application for co-funding the final preliminary project of the Turin-Lyon railway. If it fails to decide, it risks losing EU funds.
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Hannibal will enhance the train service between Melzo and Rotterdam
18 Gennaio 2024 - In February, the rail company Hannibal (part of the Contship Group) will increase the frequency of its intermodal train service between Melzo (Milan) and the Port of Rotterdam, achieving five daily departures.
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Schmitz Cargobull acquires 49% of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik
18 Gennaio 2024 - Antitrust authorities have approved the acquisition of 49% of the Austrian body manufacturer Berger Fahrzeugtechnik by the German company Schmitz Cargobull. Sales and services networks will be integrated.
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Agreement reached for suspension of protest at Ukraine-Poland border
18 Gennaio 2024 - Polish hauliers have suspended their border blockades with Ukraine following an agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure. However, this is merely a temporary cease-fire.
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A Greek cargo ship was struck by a Houthi missile
16 Gennaio 2024 - On the morning of Jan. 16, the bulk carrier Zografia was hit by a missile while sailing 76 miles from the Yemeni port of Saleef. The U.S. seizes a vessel carrying missiles to Yemen.
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Austria introduces truck bans on Saturdays
16 Gennaio 2024 - Austria introduces weekend trucking bans: from January 13 to March 9 2024, heavy vehicles are prohibited from travelling on Austrian highways A12 and A13 during Saturday mornings and early afternoon. FAI demands immediate cancellation.
Brevi dal mondo
Dfds potenzia nel Baltico - Alleanza ferroviaria a Rotterdam - Evoluzione digitale di FS Logistix - Preoccupazione per la chiusura di Tarvisio
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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
Belly cargo nella trappola della guerra del Golfo
La terza guerra del Golfo ha colpito anche il traffico belly, che rappresenta una parte consistente del trasporto aereo delle merci tra Europa e Asia. Le limitazioni negli aeroporti della penisola araba hanno drasticamente ridotto la capacità, fino al 40%.
Ferrovia
Partito primo treno InRail da Pordenone
Il 2 aprile 2026 è partito il primo treno InRail dall’Interporto di Pordenone, diretto a Cuneo e sono state inaugurate opere per sei milioni di euro. Gestione ponte del terminal dopo l’uscita di Hupac e percorso verso una società mista pubblico-privata per consolidare il ruolo nello scenario del Nord-Est.
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.
