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Protests in Bangladesh slow down air cargo at the end of July 2024
5 Agosto 2024 - In the last week of July 2024, global air cargo growth experienced a slowdown, with tonnage remaining stable compared to the previous week and showing a slight year-over-year increase. The main causes are protests in Bangladesh and a general decline in volumes in some regions worldwide.
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Beta Trans provides ground handling for Emirates SkyCargo at Malpensa
31 Luglio 2024 - Emirates SkyCargo and Beta Trans have signed an agreement for ground handling services at Milan Malpensa Airport, designating a dedicated area for the Emirati airline.
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Strong growth in air cargo in June 2024
31 Luglio 2024 - The global demand for air cargo experienced a significant annual growth in June 2024, contributing to an exceptional performance for the first half of the year. Volumes exceeded not only those of 2023 and 2022 but also the record levels of 2021.
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Italian air cargo sees double-digit growth at the start of 2024
23 Luglio 2024 - In the first six months of 2024, Italian air cargo handled 600,557 tons, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period the previous year, driven primarily by routes to Asia.
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MSC Air Cargo launches route from Malpensa to Hong Kong
22 Luglio 2024 - On July 18, 2024, MSC Air Cargo inaugurated its commercial flight from Malpensa to Hong Kong. The service operates twice a week with the Boeing 777-200 Freighter I-MSCA, managed by AlisCargo Airlines.
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CrowdStrike blackout impacts transportation
19 Luglio 2024 - On the morning of July 19, 2024, a major failure in CrowdStrike systems caused widespread disruptions and malfunctions globally, affecting both air and rail transportation.
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DHL entrusts China routes to Central Airlines
18 Luglio 2024 - DHL Express will entrust two routes to China to the Chinese airline Central Airlines, which will use two B77F aircraft for this service. It is the first time the German company has relied on a Beijing-based carrier.
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EU launches in-depth investigation into Lufthansa recapitalization
18 Luglio 2024 - The European Commission has initiated a thorough investigation into the German government's six-billion-euro aid plan for Lufthansa to determine if it constitutes illegal state aid.
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The first B777F delivered to Maersk Air Cargo
16 Luglio 2024 - The airline of the Maersk Group has received its first Boeing B777F in Seattle, which will serve routes between Europe and China. The second unit is expected to arrive in September 2024.
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Lufthansa Cargo expands its network with new destinations in China
15 Luglio 2024 - Lufthansa Cargo has announced a significant expansion of its freight network, adding new destinations in China. The airline has launched new stations in Zhengzhou and Shenzhen. Anand Kulkarni named as the new Head of Global Markets.
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Swiss WorldCargo signs three-year contract with WFS at Malpensa
12 Luglio 2024 - Swiss WorldCargo and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats group, have entered into a new three-year cargo management agreement at Malpensa's cargo city.
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First cargo drone takes off from Malpensa
10 Luglio 2024 - In the night between July 8 and 9, 2024, the first cargo drone departed from Malpensa Airport, transporting a light load to the Barbarini & Foglia warehouse in Case Nuove.
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Boeing admits fraud charges following two B737 Max crashes
9 Luglio 2024 - Boeing has pleaded guilty to fraud in the United States following two severe air accidents involving B737 Max aircraft in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which resulted in the deaths of 346 people. The company will pay a fine of $243.5 million.
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Air cargo increases by 12% in the first half of 2024
5 Luglio 2024 - In the first six months of 2024, global air cargo transport increased by 12%, according to WorldACD Market Data. This growth was driven by outbound shipments from the Asia-Pacific and Mesa regions.
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EU approves Lufthansa’s acquisition of Ita Airways
3 Luglio 2024 - On July 3, 2024, the European Commission approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a minority stake in Ita Airways, subject to certain slot conditions.
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Worldwide Flight Services opens fifth terminal in Madrid
3 Luglio 2024 - Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased cargo handling capacity by 60% at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the opening of its fifth cargo terminal, strengthening its position as the leading independent cargo handling service provider in Madrid.
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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.
