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Leonardo acquires Iveco Defence and clears the way for Tata
19 Marzo 2026 - Leonardo has finalised the mid-March acquisition of Iveco’s military division, including the Iveco Defence Vehicles and Astra brands. The deal was a necessary condition for Tata Motors to launch its takeover bid for the rest of the group, valued at around €3.8 billion.
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New EU rules for intermodal transport
19 Marzo 2026 - The European Commission has adopted a new State aid framework for land and multimodal transport, replacing the 2008 guidelines. The aim is to accelerate the shift of freight from road to rail, inland waterways and intermodal solutions, while simplifying approval procedures for national governments.
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Transport and logistics news – 18 March 2026
18 Marzo 2026 - Cautious return of ships to Suez – DSV sells assets in Sweden – Delay rumours for Rail Baltica – Ukraine seizes Russian wagons – Mezzago Park nears capacity
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Italian logistics labour market under strain in the first quarter of 2026
18 Marzo 2026 - The Excelsior labour market information system depicts Italian transport and logistics as a vital sector facing severe shortages of skilled staff: more than 95,000 hires are expected over the quarter, with nearly one in two vacancies difficult to fill, particularly for drivers and forklift operators.
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EU approves funding for Alpine Rail Motorway
18 Marzo 2026 - The European Commission has approved public support for combined transport between France and Italy on the Aiton–Orbassano route. Moving beyond the single concessionaire model, the Alpine rail service will reopen to competition with the aim of shifting freight traffic from road to rail.
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Twenty thousand seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf
18 Marzo 2026 - Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Maritime Organization has condemned an unsustainable situation marked by attacks, insurance risks and compromised seafarers’ rights.
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Global port congestion amid geopolitics and rerouting
18 Marzo 2026 - The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on maritime infrastructure in the Gulf are reshaping global container flows, with heavy repercussions for ports in western India, African hubs and major Asian gateways, including record delays, rising surcharges and emergency measures.
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Slovenia considers limits on diesel refuelling
18 Marzo 2026 - The Slovenian government is examining measures to curb the influx of foreign vehicles attracted by lower fuel prices, while the gap with Italy is also prompting hauliers to reorganise refuelling along cross-border corridors.
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DP World launches road corridor for containers as alternative to the UAE
18 Marzo 2026 - DP World has introduced a road bridge for containers between the ports of Khorfakkan, Fujairah and Jebel Ali to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The measure reshapes customs operations and transport across the UAE, with direct impacts on costs, transit times and the management of regional logistics flows.
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Chip and memory shortages slow logistics renewal
18 Marzo 2026 - The reallocation of semiconductor and memory production capacity towards artificial intelligence data centres is triggering a structural crisis affecting the entire logistics chain, from industrial vehicle manufacturers to automated warehouse operators and small road haulage firms. Product shortages and price increases are expected.
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Out-of-spec road haulage, major deposit in the Czech Republic
18 Marzo 2026 - Three vehicle combinations stopped in the Czech Republic along the east–west corridor for oversize loads and non-compliant tachographs. Deposits totalling around €48,000 were imposed and the vehicles were immobilised until compliance is restored.
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Gulf conflict boosts Central Asian infrastructure
18 Marzo 2026 - The third Gulf conflict is reshaping overland transport routes between Asia and Europe, increasing the importance of Central Asia and its historic and newly built infrastructure. At the centre is Kazakhstan.
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Maersk steps up investment in container terminals in Vietnam
18 Marzo 2026 - A deal worth about $1.7bn for a deep-water container terminal in Da Nang, led by Hateco with Apm Terminals. Capacity of up to 5.7 million TEU and a 50-year concession aim to strengthen Vietnam’s role on global routes.
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Transport and logistics news – 17 March 2026
17 Marzo 2026 - Atlas orders 20 Airbus A350F – EIB finances Divača-Koper railway – Koper upgrades port access – DP World opens logistics site in Turkey – Maersk halts empty containers in the Gulf – Fewer China-EU trains via Russia – First European cargo flight of an E190F
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Truck driver arrested in Italy for attempted murder after fight with colleague
17 Marzo 2026 - A 46-year-old haulier has been arrested In Italy for attempted murder after striking a fellow countryman on the head with a metal bar. The victim is in hospital in Cesena, while a third driver has been reported for aiding the offence.
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Psa strengthens Genova Sech terminal with two cranes
17 Marzo 2026 - Two new quay cranes built by Zpmc have arrived at the port of Genoa for the Psa Sech container terminal. The investment exceeds €20 million and forms part of the terminal’s development plan, with operations due to begin in June 2026.
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
Il cargo aereo italiano punta verso l’intelligenza artificiale
Il 51% delle imprese del cargo aereo italiano ha già adottato soluzioni d’intelligenza artificiale o avviato progetti pilota, una quota destinata a salire al 77% nei prossimi tre anni. È quanto emerge dall’ottavo Convegno Osservatorio Cargo Aereo organizzato da Anama.
Ferrovia
Nuovo collegamento ferroviario Bologna-Marcianise
FS Logistix e Anita attivano un nuovo servizio ferroviario intermodale tra Bologna e Marcianise, estendibile fino a Catania con una sola prenotazione. L’iniziativa nasce in risposta all’aumento del costo del carburante e punta a ridurre emissioni e costi operativi.
Persone
La proprietà di Msc passa da Gianluigi Aponte ai figli Alexa e Diego
Il 13 aprile 2026 Mediterranean Shipping Company ha annunciato uno storico passaggio di generazione: la proprietà passa dal fondatore Gainluigi Aponte, che resta presidente esecutivo ai figli Alexa e Diego, che sono rispettivamente presidente e Cfo del Gruppo.
