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Italian ports grow despite global uncertainty
18 Maggio 2026 - The Port Infographics 2026 report depicts a national port system able to withstand global geopolitical turbulence. In 2025, cargo throughput reached 510.8 million tonnes, while containers rose by 7.1%. Gioia Tauro strengthened its role as Italy’s leading hub, with 4.49 million TEU.
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Italian lorry market growth slows in April 2026
18 Maggio 2026 - In April 2026, total Italian registrations of industrial vehicles fell by 1.5%, although heavy vehicles maintained a positive trend, driven by road tractors. Unrae points to the impact of geopolitical uncertainty on costs and is calling for targeted incentives to support fleet renewal and decarbonisation.
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Genoa and Barcelona build a logistics training axis
18 Maggio 2026 - Spediporto and Escola Europea have signed a 60-month agreement in Barcelona covering training in intermodality, digitalisation, rail-port operations, the blue economy and artificial intelligence, as well as joint participation in European projects and cooperation with Italian universities and institutes.
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Sweden’s Bls Rail goes bankrupt after years of losses
18 Maggio 2026 - The Swedish court in Alingsås has declared railway company Bls Rail bankrupt after an unsuccessful restructuring. The collapse was driven by prolonged losses, insufficient traffic, high costs and infrastructure problems.
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Volvo Trucks renews engines and electric powertrain
18 Maggio 2026 - In May 2026, Volvo Trucks announced a major investment to develop a new 13-litre combustion platform compatible with hydrogen, biodiesel and biogas, alongside a new generation of electric trucks with a range of up to 700 kilometres. The aim is to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
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Msc Technology to hire 200 IT professionals in Italy
18 Maggio 2026 - Msc Technology Italia is launching a recruitment plan for 200 information technology roles. With this campaign, the Tourin Lingotto hub will exceed 900 employees and offer relocation incentives for professionals from other Italian regions.
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Italian logistics real estate gets off to a strong start in 2026
18 Maggio 2026 - According to data processed by JLL, take-up of logistics and industrial space in Italy reached 860,000 square metres in the first three months of the year, up 78% year on year, driven by third-party logistics operators. Investment in the sector stood at about €430 million.
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China fines nine shipping companies over freight rates
15 Maggio 2026 - Beijing’s Ministry of Transport has sanctioned MSC, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd over discrepancies between declared rates and those actually applied. The move forms part of a long-term regulatory strategy and signals more frequent inspections of all operators active on routes to and from China.
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Container freight rates surge in early May 2026
15 Maggio 2026 - The Drewry World Container Index has recorded a sharp rise in average spot freight rates for container shipping, reaching 20% in a week on the Shanghai-Genoa route. An early peak season, capacity cuts by carriers and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are accelerating pressure on rates.
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Lufthansa Cargo moves into land-based parcel logistics
15 Maggio 2026 - Lufthansa Cargo has created a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to cross-border logistics, formed through the merger of Heyworld and CB Customs Broker. Called GlobeCross, it combines customs services, digital e-commerce solutions and deliveries from origin to final destination.
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New strategies are needed to tackle theft in logistics
14 Maggio 2026 - Organised crime is increasingly relying on identity fraud and fake intermediaries to steal loads from the logistics supply chain. Losses in North America have reached $35bn a year, with an average cost per incident of more than $202,000. But the response remains uneven: some operators are investing in technology, while others still rely solely on driver vigilance.
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Europe is failing to seize the opportunities of the Middle Corridor
14 Maggio 2026 - A study on the Middle Corridor shows that it could become a major opportunity for Europe, which is instead watching from the sidelines and underestimating its advantages. Asian countries are moving more dynamically and investing.
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Iran partially bypasses US blockade by rail
12 Maggio 2026 - With its ports cut off by the US blockade, Iran is increasing rail links with China through Central Asia: freight trains from Xi’an to Tehran have risen from one a week to one every three or four days, although capacity remains far below maritime levels.
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Lombardy backs the transalpine railway
12 Maggio 2026 - Lombardy Regional Council has unanimously approved a motion committing the regional executive to act in all institutional forums to complete the railway access routes to AlpTransit. Switzerland is seizing the opportunity to press Canton Ticino and move together towards this goal.
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Alliance for intermodal transport in Emilia-Romagna
12 Maggio 2026 - Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po, Sapir and Rail Traction Company have signed a network contract to coordinate intermodal services, commercial initiatives and infrastructure investment. The aim is to increase rail volumes and strengthen Emilia-Romagna’s role between central Europe, the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Austrian Brenner to close on 30 May 2026
12 Maggio 2026 - The Land Tirolo has confirmed the extraordinary closure of the A13 motorway between Schönberg and the Brenner on 30 May 2026 for an authorised demonstration. Lorries will also be stopped on the B182 and L38 roads, meaning no local diversions are planned for road haulage.
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Incendio in un deposito di autotrasporti a Pozzolo Formigaro
Pneumatici esausti e residui oleosi all'origine del rogo scoppiato nella mattina del 3 giugno 2026 nella zona industriale in provincia di Alessandria. Nessun ferito, ma danni ingenti alla struttura e preoccupazioni ambientali per la nube di fumo nero sprigionatasi per ore.
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Tariffe aeree record sotto la pressione del conflitto del Golfo
Il conflitto in Medio Oriente ha chiuso lo spazio aereo del Golfo Persico , sottraendo capacità critica alle rotte Asia-Europa e spingendo le tariffe spot globali al livello più alto dall'ottobre 2022. Ad aprile il rialzo su base annua ha raggiunto il 30%, mentre l'indice Iata di marzo segnava un …
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Medway può acquisire 30 milioni d’incentivi ferroviari in Spagna
L'operatore ferroviario merci Medway, riconducibile al gruppo Msc, ha accumulato sostegni pubblici potenziali dell'ordine dei 30 milioni di euro nel mercato spagnolo, attraverso il programma di eco-incentivi ferroviari del Prtr/NextGenerationEu e la gestione in partnership delle terminali merci in Estremadura.
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Croce confermato presidente di Assagenti Genova
Il nuovo consiglio direttivo di Assagenti rinnova il mandato di Gianluca Croce fino al 2028. Al centro della fase associativa ci sono nuova diga, rafforzamento dei traffici e costruzione di un sistema logistico più integrato attorno al porto di Genova.



































