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The Frejus railway tunnel to reopen on 1 April 2025
23 Gennaio 2025 - The latest updates on the reopening of the Frejus railway tunnel suggest a date of 31 March 2025. However, it has been confirmed only for passenger trains, with no information available yet regarding freight services. Meanwhile, the road tunnel will be closed for two days just before the inauguration of the second tube.
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The European Commission responds to inquiry on driver exploitation
23 Gennaio 2025 - An Italian MEP, supported by several driver associations, has submitted a formal inquiry to the European Commission regarding measures to combat the exploitation of non-EU drivers. Brussels has responded, stating that no formal irregularities have been identified so far.
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Five arrests in Parma over pallet fraud
23 Gennaio 2025 - The Guardia di Finanza in Parma (Italy) has carried out five arrests as part of an investigation into tax fraud in the pallet trade, allegedly involving around forty companies, including hauliers selling pallets off the books.
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Mild recovery for Italian trailers in December 2024 ends a year in the red
23 Gennaio 2025 - Registrations of Italian trailers and semi-trailers saw a slight uptick in December 2024, but this was insufficient to prevent a contraction of over 13% for the entire year. Unfortunately, 2025 does not appear to hold better prospects.
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Brief News: transport and logistics, 22 January 2025
22 Gennaio 2025 - Dachser acquires Finnish JV – Artificial Intelligence for air freight quotations – Unifeeder triples in the Mediterranean – Lithium battery transport between China and Turkey – Akno Livraga Business Park expands – New Logistics Hub in Saulce-sur-Rhône
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Mercitalia eyes stake in Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
22 Gennaio 2025 - According to a report by Corriere della Sera, Italy's state-owned railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato, through its subsidiary Mercitalia, is considering acquiring a minority stake in the private rail company Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI) from the investment fund F2i.
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217 kilograms of cocaine discovered in Livorno port
22 Gennaio 2025 - Just days after the seizure of 110 kilograms of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza uncovered another 217 kilograms of the drug in a container that had arrived in Livorno from South America. The shipment, valued at €150 million, was found concealed within a cargo of timber.
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Alliance in the Middle Corridor between Azerbaijan and Germany
22 Gennaio 2025 - German logistics company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has partnered with Azerbaijan's Ady Express to develop container rail transport between Asia and Europe via the Middle Corridor.
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Amazon Suspends drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona
22 Gennaio 2025 - On 17 January 2025, Amazon announced the suspension of its drone delivery operations in Arizona and Texas following two incidents that occurred in late 2024. The decision was made to allow for software modifications to the aircraft.
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Drone transports medical supplies across Lake Iseo
22 Gennaio 2025 - On 18 January 2025, the first medical supply transport by drone debuted over Lake Iseo in the province of Brescia, Italy. This initiative results from a collaboration between the Asst Franciacorta healthcare organisation and the Italian manufacturer Overspace Aviation.
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The Italian Terzo Valico will be completed, but the timeline remains uncertain
21 Gennaio 2025 - The year 2025 is set to be pivotal for the construction of the Italian Terzo Valico, yet the extraordinary commissioner has confirmed that critical issues persist, delaying completion of the final 10% of the base tunnel. No timeline predictions have been provided.
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Eurogate trials autonomous terminal at Wilhelmshaven
21 Gennaio 2025 - Eurogate will launch the use of autonomous yard tractors at its container terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in 2025, utilising Mafi T models.
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Trump confirms tariffs during inauguration speech
20 Gennaio 2025 - In his inauguration speech as President of the United States, Donald Trump reiterated his intention to impose tariffs on foreign countries, though he stopped short of specifying which ones. This move could have serious consequences for Italy.
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Trump reaffirms plan to reclaim the Panama Canal in inaugural address
20 Gennaio 2025 - In his inaugural address at the White House on 20 January 2025, Donald Trump reiterated that the United States would regain control of the Panama Canal. The announcement sparked immediate reactions from Panama.
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Complex situation in the Red Sea persists despite Gaza ceasefire
20 Gennaio 2025 - Just hours after the Gaza ceasefire came into effect, the transit of cargo ships through the Red Sea remains uncertain. Even if operations were to resume immediately, it could lead to disruptions caused by port congestion and fluctuations in container freight rates.
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China considering $60 billion investment in Turkish railways
20 Gennaio 2025 - China may contribute $60 billion to Turkey's ambitious railway modernisation and expansion programme, aimed at positioning the country as a central hub for transportation between Asia and Europe.
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Cronaca
Camionista arrestato in Lazio per il trasporto di hashish
La Guardia di Finanza di Cassino ha scoperto cento panetti di hashish nascosti nella ruota di scorta di un autoarticolato che viaggiava sull’autostrada A1. L’autista ha tentato la fuga ma è stato arrestato.
Normativa
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Aereo
Swissport amplia rete farmaceutica globale
Swissport porta a 24 i centri certificati per la logistica del farmaco con l’ingresso dell’aeroporto di Düsseldorf. Rafforzati investimenti in infrastrutture a temperatura controllata e sistemi digitali lungo la catena del freddo.
Ferrovia
Il terminal ferroviario Duss di Ulm raddoppierà la capacità
Entro il 2027 la capacità del terminal ferroviario Duss di Ulm raddoppierà fino a 300mila unità l’anno. Serve anche l’Italia attraverso l’Austria.
Persone
Paolo Guidi eletto presidente di Assologistica
L’assemblea generale di Assologistica ha eletto Paolo Guidi nuovo presidente e ha rinnova la squadra dei vicepresidenti, con attenzione a investimenti, regole e sviluppo industriale della logistica.
