(Bolzano, 6th may 2021) The South Tyrolean logistics operator FERCAM, in collaboration with the Municipality of Rome and with TRELAB, the laboratory of the Roma Tre University, has an active role in the complex process of transforming the distribution of goods in the urban center, with the aim of building a virtuous model that is concretely sustainable. The project will be gradually extended to all national urban realities in which FERCAM is operational and provides for an overall revision of the vehicle fleet to achieve zero-emission urban logistics.

Since the beginning of April, FERCAM has activated a new intermodal section for traffic between Germany and Austria. The line is managed with Helrom's innovative Megaswing, a system dedicated to a wide variety of types of trailers, which develops the modalhor method to ensure high efficiency in the loading and unloading phases.

In collaboration with Versalis, Eni's chemical company, the South Tyrolean logistics operator FERCAM guarantees the daily distribution of disinfectant gels to about 17,000 state and equal schools across the country.

On 8 and 9 April, FERCAM Fine Art opened its doors to the students of the Master in Economics and Management for Art and Culture of 24Ore Business School, with the coordination of Studio Arte 15. Chiara Prisco and Daria Licata held a virtual lesson, opening a window on the logistic management of art from a more theoretical point of view, then hosting some students on site to focus on purely operational aspects, visiting environments such as FERCAM’s warehouse and vault.

14 months of peace, without the collaborators who support FERCAM in warehouse activities having felt the need to express their needs through targeted strikes, as unfortunately happened in the past. The Branch Manager, Carmine Pisano, tells us about the path that led to the improvement of the relationship with the Cooperative and of the agreements with the Cobas, the result of which today is an excellent climate of collaboration and mutual respect.

Thanks to the partnership signed with Open Care at the end of last year, FERCAM Fine Art had the opportunity to get in touch with an important Customer, for whom the transport of a painting to Siberia was managed.

The I.T. Technical Support is the first point of reference for users who need help in solving various problems. The primary objective is to ensure 360​​° professional and structured support to FERCAM’s branches throughout Europe.

The company of the Group that offers factoring service to FERCAM suppliers has successfully achieved the first objective of its innovation path. The virtual management of all documentation for the request and approval of credit transfer makes the operations more efficient for each of the actors involved and saves hundreds of thousands of paper sheets.

Following a long experience, first in Gondrand and then in FERCAM, Laura became head of the Fine Art department in Turin in April, last year, in an undoubtedly particular and challenging moment. The entire museum sector in the spring of 2020 was in fact blocked by anti-Covid restrictions...

Dino Menichetti, Regional Manager, explains the “Emission-free Delivery” project, a program for an eco-sustainable development of national distribution services. A first pilot was launched in Rome, also based on collaboration with the municipal administration for the Urban Sustainable Mobility Plan (PUMS). Within two years, all FERCAM deliveries in the Capital’s “Green Zone” will be managed with eco-sustainable means.

Driving comfort, reduced consumption and emissions, greater safety: the smart model adopted by FERCAM is equipped with innovative technologies among which the MirrorCam, digital replacement for the rear-view mirrors that supports other safety functions, such as assisted emergency braking and assisted steering system. 

Thanks to the inauguration of the connection between Bologna Interporto and Cologne, the FERCAM Intermodal Transport service is enriched with a new section, which brings the hub point closer to the major destinations in central Italy. An investment in line with the target of eco-sustainable transport, and yet with some improvements still to be implemented. 

Since February 12th, the Austrian government imposed Covid swabs on drivers in transit, in an attempt to contain the spreading of virus variants. This caused significant slowdowns at the Brenner Pass on Monday 15th, up to the formation of a queue that exceeded 40km. Even at the Resia pass and at the San Candido pass, the request to present a negativity certificate no older than 48 hours has caused problems for road hauliers. 

A return to the roots for FERCAM, which after joining the European Freight Leaders Forum rejoins the FLC association. Freight Leaders Council aims to establish a network between various members of the logistics field, for the sharing of knowledge and responsible growth in the sector.

For the French branch of FERCAM, the new year started with an enriched portfolio of services: transport by air and by sea, both inbound and outbound, will now be available for our Customers. With this new hub we intend to develop both traffic managed directly and requests coming from our network of trusted partners. 

FERCAM has always cared about respecting the environment and the sustainability of transport. For this reason, in addition to corporate projects for the adoption of increasingly ecological solutions, we participate and support initiatives that share our same vision and goals for a greener future. Since the beginning, we felt very close to the BrennerLEC project, which aims to protect the Alpine territory of the Adige Valley, where our headquarters is located. We are therefore happy to have been able to support the cause, thanks to the new Truckscreenia displays placed on the back of some of our trucks. 

For truck drivers, who often go unnoticed, the pandemic year represented a moment of difficulty, but also an opportunity for revenge, revealing how crucial their role was in an emergency. During its last days, 2020 still had reserved an unexpected last challenge for many hauliers: the sudden closure of the France border to vehicles exiting the British territory.

2020 was a very difficult year for road traffic in Liguria and in particular a period full of obstacles to overcome for the logistics operators in the city of Genoa. In addition to the disastrous consequences of the Morandi Bridge tragedy and the controversy over the highway network, the Covid-19 pandemic added a considerable load of stress, generating an unprecedented historical situation. The word "resilience", so rightly topical, takes on a singular importance for the Ligurian capital in this extraordinary year. 

They dubbed it the capital of logistics: the territorial situation of the city of Novara, so close to Malpensa and crucial highway junctions, with the second national intermodal terminal, makes it an exceptionally important hub for the transport sector. And the nearby town of Agognate, just northeast of the city center, just a stone's throw from the highway exit, is an expanding hub for goods handling and logistics activities. Here, the countryside has welcomed generous warehouses and yards, and there are plans to expand the area dedicated to transport. Here, for years, FERCAM has been one of the best-known players in the logistics scene. 

FERCAM wished the city of Rome a Merry Christmas with the new MAN eTGE electric vehicle, which began distribution in the historic center of Rome last December. Author of the design that brightens up the classic gray attire is Chiara C., a 12-year-old artist, who thus imagined FERCAM's commitment to the EMISSION FREE DELIVERY project, for eco-sustainable distribution.