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Lufthansa Cargo to include SAF costs in fuel surcharge
25 Settembre 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo announced that, starting from January 1, 2025, it will adjust its fuel surcharge to include the costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in line with new environmental regulations.
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Air cargo market continues to grow in early September 2024
24 Settembre 2024 - In the first half of September 2024, the air cargo market showed strong growth, with a notable rise in shipping rates from Bangladesh and Japan, and a significant increase in volumes from Dubai.
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Freight forwarders under investigation for watch smuggling at Malpensa
19 Settembre 2024 - The Guardia di Finanza in Varese has uncovered a smuggling operation involving at least 64,000 luxury watches at Malpensa Airport, carried out over two years through customs fraud. Two shipping companies and three of their employees are under investigation.
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American Airlines to launch direct flight from Milan to Philadelphia
16 Settembre 2024 - On May 23, 2025, American Airlines will inaugurate a new daily direct flight between Milan Malpensa and Philadelphia, operated with a Boeing 787, further expanding its transatlantic connections.
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Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flight between Malpensa and Hanoi
13 Settembre 2024 - On July 1, 2025, Vietnam Airlines will inaugurate a direct passenger connection between Malpensa and Hanoi, offering three weekly flights operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The Vietnamese airline is expanding its fleet and routes.
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Lufthansa Cargo to launch flights between Asia and the United States
12 Settembre 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo has unveiled its winter schedule for 2024/2025, which includes new direct flights between Asia and the United States, along with increased frequencies to India and Taipei. This expansion is partly driven by the addition of the airline’s 18th Boeing 777F aircraft.
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Air cargo volumes and rates surge in August 2024
6 Settembre 2024 - According to WorldACD Market Data, air cargo transport saw a significant increase in August 2024. Global tonnage grew by 10% compared to last year, accompanied by a 12% rise in rates. However, certain regions experienced slight declines due to seasonal and climatic factors.
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Lufthansa Cargo invests €600 million in Frankfurt
6 Settembre 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo has announced a nearly €600 million investment to modernize its cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport by 2030. The company will also upgrade its storage and transport technologies.
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CMA CGM Air Cargo launches routes between Asia and America
30 Agosto 2024 - The airline division of CMA CGM expands its global network with the launch of routes between Asia and America, made possible by the addition of a third Boeing 777-200F. The first flights have commenced between Hong Kong and Chicago.
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DHL B767F accident at Malpensa Airport
30 Agosto 2024 - On August 29, 2024, the Italian National Flight Safety Authority reported that a DHL B767F aircraft sustained damage to its fuselage and tail during a landing at Malpensa Airport two days earlier. No injuries were reported among the crew. This is the second such incident in a month.
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Strong growth in air cargo continues in July 2024
29 Agosto 2024 - In July 2024, air cargo transport saw a 13.6% increase in demand compared to the same month in 2023, marking the eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth. According to IATA, this expansion is driven by global trade.
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Lufthansa Cargo receives 18th B777 Freighter
21 Agosto 2024 - On August 17, 2024, Lufthansa Cargo celebrated the arrival of its 18th Boeing B777F at Frankfurt Airport. The aircraft has been named "¡Hola Argentina!" as part of the company’s "Say hello around the world" initiative, which assigns international names to its planes to reflect their global presence.
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Air cargo rates stable in the second week of August 2024
21 Agosto 2024 - WorldACD Market Data reports a slight decline in air cargo volumes during the second week of August 2024, while freight rates remained stable.
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Robust growth in air cargo for July 2024
12 Agosto 2024 - In July 2024, air cargo transportation recorded a 12% increase in both volumes and rates compared to the same period the previous year, driven by strong global demand and ongoing disruptions in maritime container shipping. Despite political and logistical challenges, Bangladesh experienced a recovery in volumes bound for Europe, while rates reached record levels.
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Korean Air signs agreement to divest Asiana Airlines Cargo unit
8 Agosto 2024 - On August 7, 2024, Korean Air inked a preliminary agreement with Air Incheon to divest Asiana Airlines' cargo business. The transaction is valued at $342 million.
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Genoa develops air cargo routes with the Far East
6 Agosto 2024 - Operators in Genoa's transportation sector are seeking to expand air cargo routes from the Cristoforo Colombo Airport. This initiative was discussed during a meeting organized by Spediporto.
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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.
