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Eva Air achieves certification for lithium battery transport
30 Gennaio 2025 - Taiwanese airline Eva Air has become the first carrier to obtain dual IATA CEIV certification for transporting lithium batteries by air, covering both passenger and cargo operations.
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Air cargo transport closes 2024 with record growth
30 Gennaio 2025 - Data from IATA on global air freight transport in 2024 indicates a decidedly positive year, with traffic increasing by 11.3% compared to the previous year, driven by e-commerce and the Red Sea crisis.
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Airbus suspends activities of Beluga transport division
28 Gennaio 2025 - The aerospace manufacturer Airbus has announced the suspension of its third-party air transport operations carried out with its special BelugaST aircraft, less than a year after they began.
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The air cargo sector takes off again in January 2025
27 Gennaio 2025 - During the third week of January 2025, global air freight transportation has regained momentum following the traditional seasonal decline observed between late December and the beginning of the year. Freight volumes increased by eight percent, although a downward trend in spot rates has become evident.
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Amazon Suspends drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona
22 Gennaio 2025 - On 17 January 2025, Amazon announced the suspension of its drone delivery operations in Arizona and Texas following two incidents that occurred in late 2024. The decision was made to allow for software modifications to the aircraft.
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Drone transports medical supplies across Lake Iseo
22 Gennaio 2025 - On 18 January 2025, the first medical supply transport by drone debuted over Lake Iseo in the province of Brescia, Italy. This initiative results from a collaboration between the Asst Franciacorta healthcare organisation and the Italian manufacturer Overspace Aviation.
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Air cargo rates show slight decline at the start of 2025
17 Gennaio 2025 - In the second week of 2025, global air freight rates remain 20% higher than the same period last year, despite a slight drop compared to the first week of the year.
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Air cargo ends 2024 with slower growth in volumes and rates
14 Gennaio 2025 - The global air freight sector concluded 2024 with a deceleration in the growth of both volumes and rates, which increased by 6% and 7%, respectively, compared to the same period in the previous year.
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2025 begins with optimism for air cargo but caution prevails
13 Gennaio 2025 - Global air freight enters 2025 buoyed by 14 consecutive months of double-digit growth in volumes. However, operators remain cautious due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
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Global air cargo grew again in November 2024
9 Gennaio 2025 - IATA data show that global air freight also grew in November 2024, with a rate of 8.2% compared to the same month of the previous year. For 2025, concerns remain regarding the performance of the economy.
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Freight rates and volumes decline in air cargo
23 Dicembre 2024 - Following a period of peak activity, global air freight rates and volumes have shown a contraction during the second week of December 2024, including in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Cathay Pacific expands operations with new route from Malpensa
18 Dicembre 2024 - Cathay Pacific, the flagship airline of Hong Kong, is enhancing its presence at Milan Malpensa Airport with the launch of a new daily flight from Milan to Hong Kong. The airline is also adding new destinations in Germany and Belgium, while strengthening its cargo operations.
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In 2024, global air cargo saw remarkable growth
18 Dicembre 2024 - A report from IATA reveals that 2024 was an exceptional year for air freight, with global traffic increasing by 11.8%. Positive prospects are also forecasted for 2025.
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Rhenus partners with Air France KLM on SAF fuel
17 Dicembre 2024 - Rhenus has entered into a collaboration with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo through its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme, which utilises sustainable biofuel.
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Truck rest area opens at Malpensa Cargo City
13 Dicembre 2024 - On 13 December 2024, the truck rest area at Malpensa Cargo City was officially inaugurated, providing capacity for up to 154 articulated lorries and offering dedicated facilities for drivers.
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Air cargo kicks off December 2024 with rising freight rates
13 Dicembre 2024 - Global air cargo freight rates have reached record highs at the start of December 2024, with an 8% surge in rates originating from the Asia-Pacific region. Significant increases have also been observed in freight rates from Africa and Europe, driven by steady volumes and strong demand for goods destined for Europe and North America.
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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.
