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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.
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Chinese truck sales in Russia hit record highs in 2023
15 Gennaio 2024 - In 2023, Chinese industrial vehicle sales in Russia surged by 70.8% compared to the previous year primarily due to Western sanctions that prompted European manufacturers to exit the Russian market. However, technical issues remain a concern.
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DB Group announces block trains from China to Italy
13 Gennaio 2024 - DB Group has opened bookings for shipments on the block train set to depart in February 2024 from Chengdu, China, heading to the terminals of Melzo (Milan) and Padua in Italy.
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Container sea transport rates could rise up to 200%
13 Gennaio 2024 - According to Xeneta, the United States' attack on Houthi bases in Yemen is unlikely to resolve the Red Sea crisis, and container freight rates could increase by up to 200% in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Tesla will halt European production due to a shortage of components from Asia.
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Raben Group enhances and renames Italian subsidiary
13 Gennaio 2024 - Raben Group has announced the strengthening of its Italian subsidiary, now rebranded as Raben Italy. This marks the disappearance of the Sittam brand after sixty years in operation.
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Shanghai-Genoa container rate exceeds $5,000
11 Gennaio 2024 - In the second week of January 2024, the global average container rates for sea container transport increased by 15%. However, the rate between Shanghai and Genoa rose by 25%, exceeding $5,000 per 40-foot unit.
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Cosco enters Italian logistics with Trasgo acquisition
11 Gennaio 2024 - The joint venture between Fratelli Cosulich and Cosco Shipping is enhancing its activities in trucking and logistics through the acquisition of the entire capital of Trasgo (Novara).
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Romanian hauliers begin protest in major cities
10 Gennaio 2024 - On January 10th, small Romanian trucking companies protest of major cities to protest against rising insurance costs, lengthy border delays, and bureaucratic procedures. They also raised concerns about issues in vehicle weighing.
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Unions call off three-day strike at Savona Vado Gateway Terminal
10 Gennaio 2024 - Italian unions have called off the strike scheduled from January 15 to 17 at the Savona container terminal Vado Gateway, following an agreement reached on January 9, which includes a pay rise.
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The Italian truck market closes 2023 with a 12.2% increase
10 Gennaio 2024 - The final data on the registrations of industrial vehicles with a total mass of over 3.5 tons in Italy in 2023 confirm predictions of significant growth compared to the previous year. On January 10, 2024, Unrae released data for the year, showing 28,707 registrations, compared to 25,592 in 2022, recording a double-digit percentage increase of 12.2%.
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The Frejus road tunnel will be closed for four days in January
9 Gennaio 2024 - The Frejus road tunnel will be completely closed to traffic from January 26th to 29th for extraordinary maintenance work. The Mont Blanc tunnel will experience alternating one-way traffic during several nights.
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From February 19th the first week of checks on trucks
9 Gennaio 2024 - The coordination of European road police forces Roadpol has scheduled the first extraordinary week of truck and bus inspections in 2024 from February 19 to 25. Additional inspections are planned for May and November.
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Cronaca

A Parma 162 infrazioni nell’autotrasporto primi sette mesi 2026
Nei primi sette mesi del 2026, la Polizia Locale di Parma ha controllato 65 veicoli industriali lungo le principali arterie, contestando 162 infrazioni tra cronotachigrafo, velocità e riposi. Tra i casi più gravi, la manomissione dei sigilli di un sistema Kitas.
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Aereo

Msc Air Cargo valuta un ingresso in Germania
Il vettore aereo del gruppo Msc starebbe valutando un accesso diretto alla Germania, con Francoforte come possibile piattaforma verso Hong Kong. Ma mancano le conferme. Ad agosto voli spostati da Fiumicino a Budapest.
Ferrovia

Nuovo rinvio per l’apertura del Terzo Valico
L’apertura del terzo Valico ferroviario tra Genova e Milano subisce un ennesimo rinvio e slitta al 2029. Lo ha dichiarato il commissario straordinario dell’opera. Al rallentatore anche gli altri potenziamento della ferrovia.
Persone

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.







































