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 be essential in 2026. Intermodal logistics today is called to face complex challenges involving […]
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 new geopolitical balances. The panel, moderated by Antonio Errigo, Deputy Director General of ALIS, […]
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, fueled by unprecedented investments and backed by European funds dedicated to the development of […]
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 “China Export” logo, which lacks any regulatory authority. The difference lies in the spacing […]
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 chains. During Let Expo this past March, the discussion among experts, companies, and institutions […]
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 of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations and accelerating the transition […]
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 associations (ERFA, UIRR, Fermerci) and international operators such as Kombiverkehr, Hupac, and TX Logistik. […]
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 energy transition, and new geopolitical scenarios redefining the role of ports in the Mediterranean. […]
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 was Italy’s strategic role along the “Silk Road” and in trade routes connecting to […]
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. A dangerous mix of tougher regulations and long-term infrastructure closures is sparking alarm among […]