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Intermodality

Intermodal Transport: Key Milestones in 2025 and Strategic Priorities for 2026

January is the perfect time to review what happened in the previous year and understand where intermodal transport in Italy and Europe is heading. The year 2025 was rich in signals—some positive, others more critical—but all useful for defining what will [...]

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Connecting the World: Ports and Maritime Routes as Strategic Hubs in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is not just a sea of cultural exchange but a true blue highway for European goods. At Let Expo, leaders from major ports in Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Greece met to discuss future strategies, touching on intermodality, sustainability, and [...]

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Railways and the Future: Eastern Europe’s New Momentum of Investment, Connectivity and Intermodality

As Europe reaffirms railways as central to its vision for sustainable mobility, it is increasingly evident that the strategic axis is shifting eastward. Romania, Poland, the Baltic States and Moldova are becoming the hub of a new phase of infrastructure modernization, [...]

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CE or China Export? How to Spot the Difference and Protect European Logistics

When a Logo Deceives: European CE vs China Export In the fast-paced global flow of goods, even a small symbol can carry significant risks. The “CE” mark, which ensures compliance with European safety standards, now has an almost identical counterpart: the [...]

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The Strategic Role of Logistics in the Ecological Transition: Paths and Tools for a Sustainable Future

The energy transition has become a necessary step—not only for environmental reasons but also for economic competitiveness. In this context, logistics is confirmed as one of the key nodes for promoting sustainable development models and accelerating the evolution of industrial supply [...]

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A New Alliance for European Logistics: Intermodality, Sustainability and Shared Vision

For those working in the logistics sector, it is well known that, as early as March 2025 (during LetExpo in Verona), a strategically significant agreement was signed: on that occasion, Europlatforms and ALIS (Association for Sustainable Intermodal Logistics) formalized a Memorandum [...]

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Combined Transport Crisis in Germany: A Wake-Up Call for Europe

The System is Cracking: Cancelled Trains, Cargo Back on the Roads Combined transport – long hailed as a symbol of the shift towards sustainable logistics – is facing a serious setback in Germany. The alarm has been raised by leading industry [...]

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The Future of Italian Ports Amid Geopolitics, Energy Transition, and National Governance

In a recent discussion among leading representatives of Italy’s Port System Authorities, the need for a centralized national strategy to manage the country’s complex port network emerged strongly. Moderated by Angelo Scorza, the event highlighted structural challenges, opportunities linked to the [...]

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The Italian Logistics System: A New Intermodal Vision

The conference “Port of Genoa – Milan – European Corridors: Intermodality, Safety, Sustainability and Responsibility”, held at the Politecnico di Milano, offered a concrete overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the Italian logistics sector. At the heart of the discussion [...]

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Switzerland and German: Rail Intermodality in Jeopardy

While the European Union continues to promote the modal shift from road to rail to reduce emissions, paradoxically, two of the continent’s logistics powerhouses — Switzerland and Germany — have become critical risk factors for the future of rail freight transport. [...]

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A More Connected Europe Thanks to the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor

In the vision of a more interconnected and sustainable Europe, the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor stands out as one of the main infrastructure backbones of the TEN-T network—Europe’s strategic plan for enhancing efficient transport across the continent. Stretching from the Russian-Norwegian border to [...]

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Intermodal transport as a key to a sustainable and competitive future

In recent months, intermodal transport has once again taken center stage in political and economic discussions, reaffirming itself as one of the most effective tools to pragmatically address the environmental and economic challenges facing both Europe and Italy. During a speech [...]

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The Future of Italian Ports: Strategic Vision, Global Challenges, and Tangible Opportunities

The evolution of Italy’s port system is increasingly becoming a focal point of strategic dialogue between institutions and industry players. During a recent discussion moderated by Nicola Capuzzo (editor of Shipping Italy), the leaders of the Port System Authorities outlined a [...]

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Strategies for Navigating the Global Market:Security, defence, and integrated logistics: Europe’s roadmap for the future

At a time marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, ensuring the continuity and security of supply chains is no longer just a logistical concern, but a national and continental priority. This was the focus of a recent high-level conference moderated [...]

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Logistics and Climate: Challenges and Contradictions in Intermodal Transport

The logistics sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, caught between the need for operational efficiency and the imperative to reduce environmental impact. Climate change forces a deep reflection on transport practices, pushing toward sustainable solutions such as intermodal transport. However, adopting [...]

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Logistics Professionals: Required Skills and Career Opportunities

The logistics sector is booming, driven by growing global demand for goods and the challenges of sustainability and digitalization. With 12% of Europe’s GDP coming from logistics services, companies are increasingly seeking professionals with diverse and advanced skills to manage complex [...]

By sea

Risks and Opportunities in Maritime Transport: Facing the Challenges of a Changing Industry

Maritime transport is the backbone of the global economy. Today, approximately 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, including raw materials, food products, and manufactured goods. This fact highlights the critical importance of the sector, but it also brings [...]

By road

Trucks and Safety: The Impact of New ADAS on Intermodal Logistics

In recent years, safety in freight transport has become a central topic in the European intermodal logistics debate. While trucks have often been perceived as bulky and potentially dangerous vehicles, the reality of technology tells a different story: heavy-duty vehicles are [...]

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Logistics 4.0: Padua Dry Port – A Model for the Future of Intermodal Logistics

In the context of European intermodal logistics, the Padua Dry Port stands out as an example of excellence in digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and operational resilience. As a core node in the TEN-T network, which connects the main European freight corridors, [...]

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The Future of Dry Port Reform in Italy and Europe

Dry ports play a vital role in freight transport systems, facilitating the integration of different transport modes and promoting operational efficiency. In both Italy and Europe, the need for a structural reform of dry ports has emerged in response to current [...]