How to guarantee efficient and customised shipments for the ceramic sector
Our experience makes us ideal partners for the transport of tiles, wall tiles and raw materials. Find out more on the blog.
China-Italy rail freight transport: what is the current situation like?
China-Europe direct train is a strategic element for trade, especially in light of the early 2022. Read more.
Sea and air transport: advantages and aspects to consider for international shipments
The choice of the best type of transport must meet the needs of the sender in terms of time, price and specificity of the goods. Here are the characteristics of sea and air freight.
Risk ports chaos: the protests of the port of Trieste could cause delays
Critical situation at the port of Trieste because of the Italian Green Pass obligation from October 15, 2021. Trieste is the seventh port in Europe for total cargo handling
Furlog and transportation of industrial machinery and heavy loads
Machine tools, robots and automation: handling very bulky and heavy loads requires the right partner. Read more on the blog.
Developments and prospects for sea transport at Shipping 4.0
Shipping 4.0 is the conference dedicated to shipping which we supported and which took place in February 2021 in the Genova Blue District.
Happy New Year to our customers, partners and friends in China and all over the world!
May the new Year of the Ox be prosperous and characterized by perseverance, endurance and strength.
European Silk Road Summit 2020 takes stock of Europe-China transport
We attended as speakers the online edition of the European Silk Road Summit, an opportunity to discuss the development of the New Silk Road. Read more.
+65% Rail cargo between Europe and China in the first half of the year
A rise due also to the increasing value of freight rates for air shipments, together with frequent cancellations of container ship trips.
Summer 2020: rail services on the rise. An overview
During summer there has been a marked increase in rail transport services. Here is an overview of this positive trend with data and latest news.
Rail as a more effective solution than air transport, especially during the emergency Covid-19
Given the growing problems for air shipments from China to Europe, rail transport is increasingly emerging as a valid solution.
Transport: updated situation in different countries, 16 March 2020
Here's the updated situation in the various countries of greatest interest for national transport, according to news released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Covid-19: freight in Italy is active
Following the Prime Ministerial Decree of 8 March 2020, the Fedespedi freight forwarders association clarified that the free movement of goods is confirmed on Italian territory.
China goes back to work: there are still logistics’ slowdowns, but the first trains are leaving for the West
In a certainly complex scenario, there are signs of recovery. First of all, the restart of train departures, both WestBound (import) and EastBound (export).
Coronavirus: a series of meetings organized by Italy China Foundation
Tuesday 18 February in Milan we will be speakers at the first meeting "The recovery of activities one month after the start of the crisis".
CIIE: new awareness from the dialogue between China and the West
China: an evolving market and more and more opportunities for western companies. Here is a focus on the situation, after the CIIE.
Transportation of ceramics in the Modena district: characteristics and criticalities
Ceramics export is a primary activity for the #Modena ceramic district, and transportation is a fundamental aspect for the entire field.
Alibaba and the new China-Europe route for the e-commerce train
This is quite a big news: Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce as big as Amazon, has begun to use the rail to ship goods from China to Europe.
How shipments work in Russia: focus on the automotive sector
+13.3% in 2018: Russia is certainly a growing scenario, especially regarding the automotive market.
Why choosing to transport goods to China by train for import/export routes
Train transports to and from China are growing more and more: that's why we offer safe and tracked shipments. Find out more.
Furlog in Shanghai for CIIE – China International Import Expo
From 5 to 10 November 2019 we will participate in Shanghai at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), a great event on the Chinese market import.
[News] Automotive, new market strategies in China
Chinese companies are buying Western technologies and brands to climb positions on the market.
Furlog at the seminar “The automotive sector in Russia: opportunities for Italian companies”
We are pleased to invite you to the seminar on the automotive sector in Russia scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th in Milan. Registrations are open.
The importance of the insurance policy for freight transportation
Transporting goods by land, sea or air, both nationally and internationally, exposes the goods to various types of risks: for this reason it is essential to have insurance coverage.
[News] Belt and Road Initiative: new beginning for railway transports for the automotive sector
For the first time a large car manufacturer such as Volvo exclusively chooses the train to distribute one of its flagship models from China to Europe.
Genoa Shipping Week, where business and port culture meet
In June we attended Genoa Shipping Week, a biennial event that brings together port, maritime and logistic operators from all over the world. Here's some hightlights.
When logistics meets fashion
Fashion is one of the most active Made in Italy sectors and managing its logistics and transportation requires particular care and attention.
[News] Ports of Genoa and Trieste: new agreements for their development
The port of Genoa signs an agreement with Shenzhen, while Trieste strengthens its relations with Germany. Let's see the details.
[News] China: port and rail traffic continues to grow
Boom in rail freight in 2018 and Chinese ports growth of nearly 5%: the development of transport in China is increasingly dynamic.
See you in Munich for transport logistic 2019, the world’s largest logistics fair
In June we will be in Germany for transport logistic 2019, one of the most important fairs in the world for logistics, IT and supply chain management.
Towards Intermodal Asia, the heart of the Asian intermodal and shipping industry
From 22nd to 24th May 2019 we will be in Shanghai to attend the most important annual meeting point of Asia for the transport and logistics sectors.
Key points for food safety and quality during transportation
One of the most delicate and demanding goods to transport is undoubtedly food: whether it is dry or fresh, it always requires special attention.
Furlog at TransRussia, the most important Russian logistics fair
From 13 to 15 April in Moscow we participated at TransRussia 2019, the 25th International Trade Fair for Transport and Logistics Services.
Eco-sustainability. The advantages of rail freight transport
Among all the types of freight transport, that one by train turns out to be the mode for medium-long distances with the minimum impact on the environment.
[News] New European investments for the port of Ravenna
New European funding is foreseen for a total of 120 million euros destined to the realization of the "Port Hub 2019" project for the port of Ravenna.
[News] Italy-China, the new perspectives born from the visit of Xi Jinping
Italy and China signed in Rome the memorandum of agreement on the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). More information here.
What is groupage and for which shipping is convenient
The groupage is a type of shipment – increasingly widespread in international trade – which consists of grouping small shipments of goods. Code word – optimization.
China: a challenge and an opportunity to be seized
China is certainly one of the most expanding and full of opportunities to explore. Here's some recent news.
What is door to door transport?
The kind of service "door to door", as the name suggests, deals with the entire transport cycle. Discover its advantages with us.
Caspian Week: new opportunities for logistics development in the Eurasian countries
Caspian Week was held in Davos (Switzerland) from 21 to 25 January 2019, the Caspian Week Conference is a meeting of global leaders, visionaries and experts.
Furlog partner of the RongOu+ project, between Europe and China
On January 18th, the 2019 "RongOu+" Global Partner Conference was held in China in the Qingbaijiang District, in the city of Chengdu, and we participated as an international
Furlog sponsor of the event “Shipping, Forwanding & Logistics meet Industry”
Furlog invites to you the forum “Shipping, Forwarding & Logistics meet Industry” in Milan on Thursday 31 January and Friday 1 February 2019.