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New US tariffs also hit logistics supply chains
24 Luglio 2026 - Trump has announced new tariffs from 24 July 2026, ranging from 10% to 12.5% on more than 60 countries, officially to tackle forced labour in supply chains. The impact is being felt immediately on ocean freight rates, Asia-Europe routes, which are already exposed to two years of tariff shocks.
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Container freight rates fall, Shanghai-Genova below $6,000
23 Luglio 2026 - Figures released by Drewry on 23 July 2026 on average spot container shipping freight rates show a broad decline on outbound routes from China, with the Shanghai-Genova rate falling below the $6,000 threshold.
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The Red Sea’s new front for attacks on tankers
23 Luglio 2026 - On 23 July 2026, the Houthis claimed an attack on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, while Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after a new explosion. The United States completed its twelfth night of raids on Tehran and oil edged close to $100 a barrel.
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The goal of a single European railway network remains distant
23 Luglio 2026 - Europe is moving at different speeds on the deployment of European Ertms/Etcs signalling: few lines have been upgraded, often with versions that are not fully compatible, while the costs of adapting infrastructure and locomotive equipment remain extremely high.
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Italian Finance police seize 23 million litres of counterfeit diesel
23 Luglio 2026 - Italian Financial Police and Customs Agency seized more than 23 million litres of non-compliant diesel in July 2026 at a coastal depot in the province of Livorno, identified as a supplier in the supply chain already under investigation in the province of Siena.
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News from transport and logistics – 23 July 2026
23 Luglio 2026 - DB Cargo opens office in Ukraine - ABS approves nuclear-powered container ship - 1,500 Lepas SUVs shipped to Europe - Mercitalia wins rail shunting contract in Genoa and Savona - GLS strengthens in Bolzano
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Kuehne+Nagel said to be weighing partial sale of Apex Logistics
23 Luglio 2026 - Kuehne+Nagel is reportedly considering several options for its Asian subsidiary Apex Logistics, including the sale of a stake of about 20% and a possible listing in Hong Kong. Bloomberg reports that no decision has yet been taken.
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Austria stands firm on Tyrolean restrictions
23 Luglio 2026 - The Austrian federal government and the Tyrolean government have rejected the conclusions of the EU advocate general on restrictions affecting heavy goods traffic at the Brenner, defending the measures on environmental and road safety grounds. Vienna and Innsbruck are awaiting the final ruling by the Court of Justice, expected in the autumn.
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China exports cars in containers and bulk carriers too
23 Luglio 2026 - Vehicle exports from China have exceeded the capacity of the car carrier fleet, pushing manufacturers towards containers, flat-rack frames and converted bulk carriers. In 2026, the trend has surged, with charter rates reaching record highs.
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A single artificial intelligence agent for logistics
23 Luglio 2026 - Trimble is proposing a single artificial intelligence agent capable of orchestrating today’s fragmented logistics systems, replacing specialised micro-agents with a unified interface that is being tested internally before its release to customers.
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Trimble and Travis simplify the search for secure truck stops
23 Luglio 2026 - The new integration between Trimble CoPilot and the Travis network allows truck drivers to find and book more than 750 secure parking sites in 26 European countries, reducing search times and risks linked to personal safety and cargo theft.
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MSC to expand cargo aircraft fleet by five units
22 Luglio 2026 - MSC Air Cargo has ordered five Boeing 777-8 aircraft, its first order for the new all-cargo aircraft, in addition to its fleet of 777-200F aircraft. The announcement came at the Farnborough International Airshow, as the Italian operation moves towards seven aircraft by the end of 2026.
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Major cocaine seizure at the port of Vado Ligure
22 Luglio 2026 - Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) and Agenzia delle Dogane (Customs Agency) intercepted more than 770 kilograms of cocaine at Vado Ligure, hidden in a shipment of bananas from Ecuador. It is the second seizure in less than a month, confirming Liguria’s role as a crossroads for South American drug trafficking into Europe.
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Transport and logistics news – 22 July 2026
22 Luglio 2026 - Yang Ming orders six container ships - Sedisp strengthens healthcare logistics - Dachser expands Iberian presence
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Double maritime blockade threatens oil routes
22 Luglio 2026 - A Kuwaiti tanker has been abandoned by its crew after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, the second in 24 hours, while the Houthis have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, forcing two tankers bound for Asia to reverse course towards the Suez Canal.
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New fast charging for electric trucks in Emilia
22 Luglio 2026 - In Noceto, in the province of Parma, Ewiva, part of the Enel group, has opened its second Italian site dedicated to ultra-fast charging for electric industrial vehicles, after Piacenza: eight charging points, including four rated at 400 kW, near the Parma Ovest motorway toll gate.
Brevi dal mondo
Autotrasporto UE in crescita - Il Montenegro adotta la eCmr - E-Tir tra Uzbekistan e Tagikistan - DP World cresce nella logistica ad Anversa - Dkv Mobility investe nei pedaggi
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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.
Normativa
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Aereo
Il cargo aereo sale di quota a luglio 2026
A luglio 2026 la domanda di trasporto aereo delle merci è cresciuta del 3,9% su base annua, spinta dagli aerei cargo mentre il traffico belly è calato del 7%. La rotta Asia-Nord America mostra il sesto mese consecutivo di espansione, a fronte di un prezzo del carburante in forte rialzo.
Ferrovia
Partono le locomotive Vectron Xload di Sbb Cargo International
La compagnia ferroviaria Sbb Cargo International ha messo in servizio le prime quattro locomotive Siemens Vectron Dachinl XLoad, parte dell'ordine di venti unità firmato nel 2024. Il pacchetto XLoad aumenterà il carico trainabile sul corridoio Reno-Alpi tra Paesi Bassi e Italia, riducendo il ricorso a macchine aggiuntive.
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.
