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Air cargo rates reach 2024 peak
9 Dicembre 2024 - In November 2024, global air cargo rates hit their highest point of the year, averaging $2.76 per kilogram, despite a slight drop in transported volumes. Demand and pricing remain elevated compared to the already high levels recorded last year, according to data from WorldACD Market.
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Amazon tests drone deliveries in Italy
5 Dicembre 2024 - Amazon has announced the commencement of trials for small package deliveries via drone in Italy, with the first flight of an MK-30 drone in Abruzzo, which transported an Alexa-enabled alarm clock.
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Qatar and Japan strengthen air cargo alliance
4 Dicembre 2024 - Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines announced in November 2024 the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in air cargo transport between Doha and Tokyo.
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October 2024: 15 consecutive months of air cargo growth
4 Dicembre 2024 - IATA's data on global air cargo for October 2024 shows a continuous rise in freight traffic, measured in freight tonne-kilometres, for the fifteenth consecutive year. However, the airline association remains cautious about 2025 due to Trump’s policies.
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Air cargo in Italy exceeds one million tonnes in 10 months
3 Dicembre 2024 - In the first ten months of 2024, Italian airports handled over one million tonnes of cargo, marking an increase of 16.9% compared to the same period last year.
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Air freight rates rise during 2024 peak season
29 Novembre 2024 - Data from WorldACD Market Data shows that, in the fourth week of November 2024, global air cargo volumes remained stable, while rates increased by as much as 12%.
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Alliance for SAF between Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk
27 Novembre 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk announced in November 2024 an agreement to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air cargo transportation. By the end of the year, the German airline will use 400 tonnes of SAF for shipments made on behalf of the Danish multinational.
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Swiftair cargo plane operating for DHL crashes
25 Novembre 2024 - On Monday morning, November 25, 2024, a Swiftair cargo plane operating for DHL crashed near Vilnius Airport. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a terrorist attack.
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Surge in air freight rates between Europe and America Mid-November 2024
22 Novembre 2024 - WorldAcd Market Data reports a significant rise in spot rates for air cargo from European airports, particularly to the Americas, which has contributed to a further increase in global average prices during the second week of November.
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Air freight rates climb further in early November 2024
15 Novembre 2024 - Global air cargo spot rates continued their upward trend in the first full week of November 2024, driven by significant increases from the Asia-Pacific and other key regions, fueled by the seasonal peak in market activity.
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Boeing predicts steady growth in air cargo through 2043
14 Novembre 2024 - Boeing has released its 2024 report on the future of air cargo, projecting an average annual growth rate of 4% to 7.2%, depending on the region, until 2043, when 3,900 dedicated cargo planes are expected to be in operation.
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Progress for Ita acquisition
12 Novembre 2024 - The Italian Ministry of Economy sends corrective action agreement to Brussels for Lufthansa's acquisition of Italian carrier Ita, with Lufthansa dropping its request for a last-minute discount.
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Air cargo freight rates rise, driven by Asia-Pacific and Europe
11 Novembre 2024 - During the week spanning October and November 2024, global average air cargo rates increased once again, driven primarily by the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions, despite declining volumes.
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Air cargo growth continues in September 2024
7 Novembre 2024 - IATA's data reveals another month of growth for air cargo volumes in September 2024, marking the 14th consecutive month of increases. Europe saw an 11.7% rise.
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Air freight rates rise at the end of October 2024
4 Novembre 2024 - WorldACD Market Data's findings on air cargo transportation show an increase in rates during the last week of October 2024, particularly for shipments from Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America, despite the stability of global tonnage.
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Poste Air Cargo to receive two converted B737-300s
4 Novembre 2024 - Poste Air Cargo is expanding its fleet with two newly converted aircraft, repurposed in China from passenger to cargo transport. Both are Boeing B737-800s, and they will receive their registration in Ireland.
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Carabinieri scoprono 387 kg di hashish su camion a Capua
Un autoarticolato con targa spagnola partito da Barcellona e diretto nel Casertano è stato fermato dai carabinieri al casello di Capua lungo l’A1. Nel semirimorchio, tra l’ortofrutta i militi hanno scoperto 387 kg di hashish confezionati in panetti.
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La Cina sperimenta il drone in composito di bambù
Un prototipo di drone sviluppato dalla Beihang University e Long Bamboo Technology Group utilizza compositi di fibra di bambù per oltre il 25% della struttura. Il velivolo ha raggiunto più di 100 chilometri orari e un’autonomia superiore a un’ora nei test di volo svolti a Tianjin.
Ferrovia
La galleria del Brennero sarà rinviata al 2034?
L'apertura della galleria ferroviaria di base del Brennero potrebbe slittare di due anni e quindi nel 2034. L’ipotesi nasce su una richiesta avanzata dal consigliere di Stato ai Trasporti austriaco a Bbt con l'invito a comunicare una "data realistica".
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Torello perde il fondatore Nicola
La mattina del 5 marzo 2026, la società di trasporto campana Torello ha annunciato la morte del fondatore Nicola Torello. Ha trasformato un’impresa individuale in una multinazionale europea.
