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Heavy traffic increases in Germany
12 Marzo 2024 - Data collected by Destatis in January and February 2024 on road toll payments indicate an increase in commercial vehicle traffic compared to previous months, despite a negative year-on-year comparison.
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Was the truck cartel longer than previously revealed?
12 Marzo 2024 - The German association Truck Pro has submitted to the Munich Court confidential information from the European Commission indicating that the truck manufacturers' cartel may have occurred over a longer period than sanctioned by Brussels.
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Girteka CEO spends two weeks on the road
12 Marzo 2024 - Mindaugas Paulauskas, CEO of the logistics giant Girteka Transport, embarked on a two-week journey across Europe, aiming to personally experience the challenges faced daily by the company's drivers.
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WTO forecasts gradual recovery in goods trade for 2024
9 Marzo 2024 - The World Trade Organization's Goods Trade Barometer indicates a slight recovery in global goods traffic at the start of 2024. However, this trend remains fragile, subject to geopolitical tensions. Different trends are observed across various transport modes.
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Fermerci and Fercargo in opposition to new EU Directive on truck sizes
9 Marzo 2024 - Fermerci and Fercargo have aligned with European rail and intermodal transport associations to oppose the proposed EU Directive on the weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles, set for a vote in the European Parliament on March 12, 2024.
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Over 20,000 road deaths in Europe in 2023
9 Marzo 2024 - The European Commission has released preliminary data on road accidents occurring in 2023 within the Union's countries, resulting in approximately 20,400 fatalities, marking only a one percent decrease from the previous year.
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New alert for Brenner due to Lueg viaduct modernization works
9 Marzo 2024 - The Lueg viaduct, located on the Austrian side of the Brenner motorway axis, has been undergoing modernization works since April 2023, which will restrict traffic to a single lane from 2025, sparking concerns over congestion on this vital artery. The Trentino Chamber of Commerce has sounded the alarm about the potential bottleneck.
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EU urges installation of Smart Tachograph 2
9 Marzo 2024 - By the end of 2024, international transport companies will need to replace their analog or non-smart digital tachographs with the new smart second generation, and the European Commission is urging transporters to comply in a timely manner.
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Air Cargo experiences robust growth in first two months of 2024
9 Marzo 2024 - The air freight sector has witnessed a significant 13% increase in volume in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to data released by WorldACD Market Data.
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Leonardo shows interest in Iveco Defence Vehicles
9 Marzo 2024 - On March 8th, rumors circulated about Leonardo's interest in acquiring the Defence Vehicles division of Iveco, leading to a notable rise in the company's stock.
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Codognotto expands to the Middle East with new branch in Dubai
8 Marzo 2024 - The Veneto-based transportation company, Codognotto, is boosting its activities in the Middle East by opening a new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The office will serve as a hub for the entire region.
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Container freight rates drop across all routes
7 Marzo 2024 - Weekly spot freight rate surveys for container shipping, released on March 7, 2024, by Drewry, indicate a decline across all considered routes. The route from Shanghai to Genoa saw a 6% drop to $4,449 per container.
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Amazon tests the anthropomorphic robot Digit
7 Marzo 2024 - Amazon has initiated trials of the anthropomorphic robot Digit, developed by Agility Robotics, at its Seattle research center. Standing at 175 centimeters tall, the robot can carry heavy packages up to 16 kilograms.
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How UPS is enhancing logistics automation
7 Marzo 2024 - UPS has unveiled the deployment of various automation systems across its logistic platforms, marking a significant leap in integrating a range of robotic systems and digital technologies.
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Lidl expands in maritime and land transport
7 Marzo 2024 - The retail giant Lidl is expanding its transportation capabilities, enhancing its container ship fleet and launching a company for land intermodality.
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Ukrainian proposal to unlock borders with Poland
7 Marzo 2024 - Ukraine has offered a solution to unblock the Polish borders, which have been obstructed by farmers and truckers since the end of 2023, while also extending the free movement pact with Turkey.
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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.
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Persone
Il Gruppo Menci perde Luciano Menci
Il 4 marzo 2025, il Gruppo Menci ha annunciato la morte di Luciano Menci, figlio del fondatore Geremia e padre dell’attuale presidente Marco. Lo stabilimento interromperà le attività in 6 marzo, in corrispondenza del funerale.
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Stabile il cargo aereo nella prima settimana di marzo 2025
Le rilevazioni settimanali di WorldAcd sul trasporto aereo delle merci mostrano nella prima settimana di marzo 2025 una sostanziale stabilità dei volumi e un aumento delle tariffe. Ma ci sono differenze tra le varie aree del mondo.
Ferrovia
Le richieste di Fermerci al ministro dei Trasporti sul trasporto ferroviario
L’associazione Fermerci ha incontrato il ministro dei Trasporti per illustrare la situazione del trasporto ferroviario delle merci e per chiedere interventi urgenti per mitigare l’impatto delle interruzioni e rilanciare il settore.
