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Triple alliance for global air cargo
28 Aprile 2025 - Qatar Airways, IAG and Malaysia Aviation Group join forces to develop air freight transport in today's unstable economic environment
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DHL suspends B2C parcel distribution to the US
22 Aprile 2025 - The introduction of customs procedures for shipments valued under $2,500, as mandated by the United States, has led DHL to halt such deliveries to the US from 28 April 2025. The measure applies solely to shipments addressed to private customers.
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China Southern Airlines considers Hong Kong listing for its cargo division
17 Aprile 2025 - China Southern Airlines is weighing a possible stock market listing in Hong Kong for its cargo division, amid broader efforts to strengthen its financial position. However, ongoing trade tensions with the United States are complicating the outlook.
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China blocks Boeing aircraft
15 Aprile 2025 - On 15 April a new front opened in the ongoing trade war between the United States and China: the aviation sector. Beijing has instructed the country’s airlines to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft.
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How DHL is tackling US tariff uncertainties in global logistics
15 Aprile 2025 - In an interview with Bloomberg TV, DHL CEO Tobias Meyer outlined how the multinational is navigating the global logistics disruptions brought on by the fluctuating tariff policies of Donald Trump, including customs delays, production shifts and strategic investments in Asia.
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Emirates enters the express air transport sector
8 Aprile 2025 - In April 2025, Emirates Airline announced the launch of Courier Express, a new express delivery service operated by its fleet of over 250 aircraft.
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Cargo traffic grows at Sea airports in 2024
3 Aprile 2025 - In 2024, Sea, the airport operator managing Linate and Malpensa, handled 728,000 tonnes of freight across the two Lombard airports, marking a nine percent increase compared to the previous year. The company also posted positive financial results.
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Amazon resumes US deliveries with the MK30 drone
3 Aprile 2025 - After a voluntary pause for technical improvements, Amazon has received authorisation from the Federal Aviation Administration to resume MK30 drone deliveries in the skies over Arizona and Texas.
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Air cargo slows in February 2025
2 Aprile 2025 - In February 2025, air freight recorded its first slowdown since mid-2023. According to Iata, this was due to both seasonal factors and current economic and political dynamics.
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Lufthansa integrates Ita Airways into Frankfurt and Munich hubs
1 Aprile 2025 - With the launch of the summer 2025 schedule, Lufthansa Group begins the process of integrating Ita Airways into its Frankfurt and Munich hubs.
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Air cargo loses Glauco Martinelli
31 Marzo 2025 - On 27 March 2025, Glauco Martinelli passed away, widely regarded as a pioneer in air freight transport. He was the founder of Atc, Italy’s first GSA, before going on to hold a leading role at Ecs Group.
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Air cargo rebounds in the third week of March 2025
28 Marzo 2025 - Global air freight is stabilising following the Chinese New Year, with widespread increases in both spot and contract rates. In the third week of March 2025, flows from Asia are on the rise while volumes from the Middle East are returning to normal levels.
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Air cargo volumes and rates rise again in mid-March 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - WorldACD Market Data reports signs of recovery in the global air cargo market, driven by a rebound in the Asia-Pacific region despite a slowdown in the Middle East and South Asia.
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Ups expands operations at Rome Fiumicino airport
21 Marzo 2025 - On 20 March 2025, Ups opened a new logistics hub at Rome Fiumicino airport, capable of handling up to 2,500 packages per hour over a total area of around 2,500 square metres.
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The Heathrow fire disrupts air freight transport as well
21 Marzo 2025 - The fire that broke out at an electrical substation at London's Heathrow airport on the evening of 20 March 2025 has forced the airport to close until at least midnight on 21 March, causing significant disruption to air cargo services to and from Great Britain.
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Cma Cgm targets Air Belgium’s cargo division
20 Marzo 2025 - On 19 March 2025, Cma Cgm intervened in the sale process of the airline Air Belgium by making an offer to acquire its cargo division, including four aircraft. The proposal will be reviewed by the Tribunal of Brabant Wallon on 27 March.
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Cronaca
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.
