Fedit: «Conflittualità troppo alta nella logistica, si rispettino le regole»
In un momento di alta tensione per l’autotrasporto, in cui il caro gasolio ha causato blocchi e manifestazioni spontanee, in particolare nel Mezzogiorno, Guido Bertolone, ad del corriere espresso Gls...
Guido Bertolone, president of Fedit (Federazione italiana trasportatori), has issued a warning about the high level of conflict in the logistics sector. This conflict arises from factors beyond just the rising price of fuel, such as the loss of representation of historical unions to grassroots associations. Productivity in the logistics sector is low, and there is a reluctance to adopt tools that could improve productivity, like GPS or artificial intelligence.
Bertolone highlights that Italy's competitive transport scenario is under significant stress, not only due to energy costs but also because of broader industrial policy issues. The logistics sector has always been viewed infrastructure-focused, rather than economically. A key tactical problem is the growth of inflation and cost pressure, leading to low competitiveness and efficiency.
Strategically, the main issue is recovering productivity and implementing policies that support logistics and, consequently, production. Italy is reportedly the only UE country that is regressing instead of advancing in this area. Digital tools are often seen as an intrusion into workers' rights rather than productivity-enhancing tools.
The use of GPS or road routing is interpreted as an invasion of privacy rather than a productivity aid. Bertolone criticizes the coercive and illegitimate methods used by unions, stating that these blockades are damaging the economy and exacerbating the already fragile situation. The union demands, while legitimate in terms of salary and cost of living, are pursued through illegitimate methods, creating significant economic damage.
The use of digital tools like palm pilots, GPS, AI, and routing is hindered by restrictive union agreements, interpreted as invasion of privacy or direction, rather than productivity tools. The absence of a nationwide driver workforce poses a challenge, with a need for 25,000 more drivers. Using digital tools in warehouses, such as robots, is also hindered by the lack of trust and lack of understanding of their role.
Companies are calling for regular compliance with rules and respect for regulations, preventing illegitimate blocking or service interruptions.
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