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Lufthansa Cargo launches direct flight from Vietnam to the USA
30 Ottobre 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo announced on October 29, 2024, the launch of its first direct transpacific flight connecting Asia and North America, strengthening its commitment to emerging economies.
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Four suspects arrested in Poland over bombs sent on DHL flights
29 Ottobre 2024 - Polish authorities have detained four individuals suspected of sending incendiary packages on DHL planes, while two other suspects are sought abroad. The government has accused Russia and has shut down its consulate in Poznan.
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Hong Kong drives air transport recovery to Europe
29 Ottobre 2024 - According to WorldACD Market Data, air freight from Hong Kong to Europe peaked during the third week of October 2024, signaling a potential surge in e-commerce demand for the final months of the year.
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Boeing satellite explodes in space
24 Ottobre 2024 - Boeing is facing challenges even in its space activities. After technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft, a satellite from the Intelsat series has now exploded in space on October 19, 2024, scattering dozens of fragments.
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Emirates SkyCargo orders five B777F aircraft
23 Ottobre 2024 - Emirates expands its cargo fleet with an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters for its SkyCargo division. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2026, when the airline expects to have twenty-one of these aircraft in its fleet.
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My Freighter launches cargo route between Zhengzhou and Liège
23 Ottobre 2024 - Uzbek company My Freighter has announced a new cargo route between Zhengzhou Airport and Liège Airport, further strengthening its connections between China and Europe via Uzbekistan.
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Embraer’s cargo aircraft secures FAA certification
22 Ottobre 2024 - In September 2024, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted flight certification to Embraer's first cargo aircraft. Named the E-Freighter, the Brazilian company's cargo plane completed its maiden flight in April 2024.
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Incendiary package explodes at DHL warehouse in the UK
22 Ottobre 2024 - On October 16, reports emerged of an incendiary package that exploded in July at the DHL Express warehouse in Minworth, near Birmingham. This is the second such incident.
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Air cargo under pressure as China-US volumes struggle to recover
21 Ottobre 2024 - The Chinese national holiday, Golden Week (October 1-7, 2024), has led to a decrease in global air cargo transport, with only a partial recovery in the days that followed. However, rates remain stable.
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DHL invests €180 million in Italian air cargo infrastructure
21 Ottobre 2024 - DHL Express Italy's CEO has announced a €180 million investment in Italian airports. Following developments in Pisa, Malpensa, Naples, and Bologna, further expansions are planned in Rome and Venice.
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Boeing to halt production of B767F in 2027
17 Ottobre 2024 - Boeing has announced that it will end production of the B767F in 2027 and plans to cut its workforce by ten percent in the coming months. The first delivery of the B777X passenger aircraft has been delayed to 2026. The company is currently facing a prolonged strike and financial challenges.
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New peak for 2024 in air cargo rates
11 Ottobre 2024 - In the first week of October 2024, air cargo rates reached their highest level of the year, despite a drop in tonnage, according to WorldACD Market Data.
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Amazon Air opens cargo capacity to third parties
11 Ottobre 2024 - Amazon Air has confirmed that it is now selling the cargo capacity of its planes to third parties, offering both charter and on-demand services. This development marks a significant shift in Amazon's air freight operations, expanding its role in the air cargo market.
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Strong growth in global air cargo in August 2024
3 Ottobre 2024 - IATA reports an 11.4% increase in global air cargo traffic in August 2024 compared to the same month last year. European airlines performed above average.
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Strong growth in air cargo at Italian airports in August 2024
1 Ottobre 2024 - The Italian airport association, Assaeroporti, has released data on freight traffic at Italian airports for the first eight months of 2024, showing an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
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Chi Aviation Handling acquires control of Munich’s Cargo City
1 Ottobre 2024 - Chi Aviation Handling has acquired a 74.9% stake in Cargogate Munich Airport, the company managing the cargo city at Munich Airport, serving the entire logistics chain.
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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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Aereo
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".
Persone
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.
