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Ukraine could return to global container routes
30 Maggio 2024 - After a two-year interruption of container shipping to and from Ukraine, spring 2024 sees cellular ships slowly returning to the country's ports, potentially reintegrating Ukraine into the global transport network.
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Refunds for 2023 Italian tolls can be requested in June 2024
30 Maggio 2024 - Publication in the Itelian Official Gazette Number 116 of the Deliberation of the Albo Nazionale dell’Autotrasporto on the reimbursement of tolls paid in 2023 in Italy initiates the procedure for requests, which must be made from June 5 to June 11. Companies based in the EU, Switzerland, and the UK can also apply.
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Deutsche Bahn would have chosen four candidates to acquire DB Schenker
30 Maggio 2024 - Reuters reports that Deutsche Bahn has would have selected four candidates to submit final offers for the acquisition of DB Schenker, revealing unofficial names.
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Italy seeks growth in the Middle Corridor
30 Maggio 2024 - On May 29, 2024, the Ministry of Transport hosted the Connectivity Table as part of the third Italy-Central Asia Ministerial Conference. Italy aims to expand activities along the Middle Corridor, with the participation of Ferrovie dello Stato.
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Coldiretti protests at Bari and Salerno ports against food imports
30 Maggio 2024 - On May 29, 2024, Coldiretti farmers staged two protests at the ports of Bari and Salerno against the maritime shipment of agri-food products from Turkey and China. They demand a revision of the Customs Code.
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April 2024 marks fifth month of strong air cargo growth
29 Maggio 2024 - The International Air Transport Association has reported a significant increase in global air cargo transport for April 2024, showing double-digit growth compared to the same month last year. This marks the fifth consecutive month of double-digit growth.
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A Czech billionaire is taking over Gls and Royal Mail
29 Maggio 2024 - After half a millennium since its founding, control of the Royal Mail postal company (and courier Gls) may exit the United Kingdom. The Board of Directors of Ids has approved the takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky for over five billion pounds. However, the government could block the transaction.
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Raben strengthens air and sea transport in Italy
29 Maggio 2024 - Raben Italy expands its air and sea transport network to and from China with a new consolidated air import route from Shanghai to Milan Malpensa and a maritime route from Shanghai and Ningbo to Genoa.
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Hauliers demands surcharge for container transport in Genoa
29 Maggio 2024 - Eight trucking associations in Genoa are calling for a surcharge on container transport at the port due to prolonged wait times for loading and unloading industrial vehicles.
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Five Houthi missiles strike Greek bulk carrier
29 Maggio 2024 - On May 28, 2024, Houthi rebels launched five anti-ship missiles at the Greek bulk carrier Laax, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Three of the missiles hit the vessel, which continues its journey independently. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for three additional attacks.
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The port of Trieste explores new routes with Baku
29 Maggio 2024 - A delegation from the Trieste Port Authority visited the port of Baku to evaluate the opening of new routes between Italy and Azerbaijan. Currently, the Asian port has only one maritime transport connection for aluminum.
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The Port of Rotterdam enhances security with quantum internet
29 Maggio 2024 - As part of the Quantum Delta NL program, a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Single Quantum, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax, and InnovationQuarter has reached a significant milestone: the construction of the first scalable quantum internet connection in the Port of Rotterdam.
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Bracchi opens fashion logistics hub in Vicenza
29 Maggio 2024 - On June 5, 2024, Bracchi Group will inaugurate a 44,000 square meter logistics platform dedicated to Fashion and Lifestyle in Lonigo, Vicenza. An event on decarbonization will also take place.
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Marseille Fos port focuses on railway revival
29 Maggio 2024 - SNCF Réseau to reopen a railway line closed for thirty years to boost container intermodality
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Clarifications on CQC for non-EU truck drivers in Italy
28 Maggio 2024 - The Italian Ministry of the Interior has issued a circular providing clarifications on the possibility of non-EU drivers operating industrial vehicles in Italy with a Driver Qualification Card issued in a non-EU country.
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Hungary Cargo Airlines is born in Hungary
28 Maggio 2024 - Hungary is positioning itself as a hub for cargo transportation from China to Europe, with the establishment of Hungary Cargo Airlines. This new airline is a transformation of the former Universal Translink Airline Hungary.
Brevi dal mondo
Salario minimo globale per i marittimi - Aumenta la Via della Seta marittima – Corridoio idrogeno tra Oman ed Europa - GiMaTrans trasporta per Chiquita – Svolta per l’interporto di Orte
Podcast K44
Cronaca
Camionista muore schiacciato dalla cabina del suo veicolo
Il 24 febbraio un giovane camionista ha perso la vita in provincia di Verona mentre stava ribaltando la cabina del suo veicolo. S’indaga per scoprire se è un errore o un guasto.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
China Southern Airlines valuta la quotazione della divisione cargo
La compagnia aerea cinese China Southern Airlines sta valutando la quotazione a Hong Kong della divisione cargo, in un contesto di rafforzamento finanziario. Ma la guerra dei dazi con gli Usa complica il quadro.
Ferrovia
Il trasporto ferroviario europeo ha frenato nel 2023
Il rapporto sul trasporto ferroviario delle merci nel 2023 redatto da Irg-Rail mostra che sono calati i volumi, ma le compagnie ferroviarie hanno aumentato i ricavi grazie all’incremento dei prezzi. Cresce anche la concorrenza.
Persone
Andrea Giachero confermato alla presidenza di Spediporto
Spediporto ha confermato presidente Andrea Giachero, che manterrà la carica fino al 2028. Una scelta che testimonia la volontà dell’associazione genovese di proseguire lungo un percorso già tracciato.
