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Norway Conducts First Electric Cargo Flight Between Stavanger and Bergen
On September 4th, 2024, Norway's Avinor conducted the first test flight of an electric cargo plane, an Alia built by Beta Technologies, between Stavanger and Bergen airports, covering 160 kilometers in 55 minutes.
Norway Conducts First Electric Cargo Flight Between Stavanger and Bergen
On September 4th, 2024, Norway's Avinor conducted the first test flight of an electric cargo plane, an Alia built by Beta Technologies, between Stavanger and Bergen airports, covering 160 kilometers in 55 minutes.
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China's Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway Sets Global Freight Record
The Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway in China, carrying coal from Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and Inner Mongolia, surpassed 9 billion tons of cumulative freight, marking a global record for a single railway line; the railway, opened in 1992, plays a vital role in China's energy supply, handling one-fifth...
China's Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway Sets Global Freight Record
The Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway in China, carrying coal from Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and Inner Mongolia, surpassed 9 billion tons of cumulative freight, marking a global record for a single railway line; the railway, opened in 1992, plays a vital role in China's energy supply, handling one-fifth...
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Elbe River Freight Transport at Risk Due to Critically Low Water Levels
Due to persistently low water levels since late February, the Elbe River's navigable depth has fallen below the required 1.40 meters for over 120 days, resulting in decreased freight rates and significantly reduced cargo handling, prompting the BUND to declare the Elbe's use for freight transport as...
Elbe River Freight Transport at Risk Due to Critically Low Water Levels
Due to persistently low water levels since late February, the Elbe River's navigable depth has fallen below the required 1.40 meters for over 120 days, resulting in decreased freight rates and significantly reduced cargo handling, prompting the BUND to declare the Elbe's use for freight transport as...
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Germany Arrests Three Suspects in Alleged Russian-Ordered Sabotage Plot
German authorities arrested three Ukrainian nationals suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on freight transport, allegedly on Russia's orders, involving packages with explosive devices destined for Ukraine.
Germany Arrests Three Suspects in Alleged Russian-Ordered Sabotage Plot
German authorities arrested three Ukrainian nationals suspected of plotting sabotage attacks on freight transport, allegedly on Russia's orders, involving packages with explosive devices destined for Ukraine.
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China-Laos Railway Freight Volume Surpasses 56 Million Tons
The China-Laos railway, operational since December 2021, has seen its cumulative freight volume exceed 56 million tons, with 13 million tons being cross-border; the Mohan port, a key logistics corridor, averages 18 daily international freight trains, boosting trade and connectivity between China and...
China-Laos Railway Freight Volume Surpasses 56 Million Tons
The China-Laos railway, operational since December 2021, has seen its cumulative freight volume exceed 56 million tons, with 13 million tons being cross-border; the Mohan port, a key logistics corridor, averages 18 daily international freight trains, boosting trade and connectivity between China and...
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40% Bias Score
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges 10% in 2024
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) carrying over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade of $762 billion, highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative's success and the development of new railway routes.
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Renfe Mercancías Receives Financial Support to Avoid Dissolution
Renfe Operadora is providing financial aid to its subsidiary, Renfe Mercancías, to prevent its dissolution, while awaiting a potential capital investment from Medway, a subsidiary of MSC.
Renfe Mercancías Receives Financial Support to Avoid Dissolution
Renfe Operadora is providing financial aid to its subsidiary, Renfe Mercancías, to prevent its dissolution, while awaiting a potential capital investment from Medway, a subsidiary of MSC.
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Elbe River Freight Transport Crippled by Record Low Water Levels
The Elbe River in Germany has experienced critically low water levels for over 120 days since February, falling below the minimum depth for barge traffic and causing significant economic losses despite 430 million euros in improvements from 2013-2022; the BUND says this highlights the impact of clim...
Elbe River Freight Transport Crippled by Record Low Water Levels
The Elbe River in Germany has experienced critically low water levels for over 120 days since February, falling below the minimum depth for barge traffic and causing significant economic losses despite 430 million euros in improvements from 2013-2022; the BUND says this highlights the impact of clim...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Arrests Three for Alleged Russian-Backed Sabotage Plot
Three Ukrainian citizens were arrested in Germany for allegedly planning to detonate explosive devices in packages during transport on behalf of Russian state actors; the arrests follow warnings from German intelligence agencies regarding increased Russian sabotage and espionage.
Germany Arrests Three for Alleged Russian-Backed Sabotage Plot
Three Ukrainian citizens were arrested in Germany for allegedly planning to detonate explosive devices in packages during transport on behalf of Russian state actors; the arrests follow warnings from German intelligence agencies regarding increased Russian sabotage and espionage.
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DB Cargo Threatens to Halt Single-Wagon Transport Due to Insufficient Subsidies
DB Cargo, Germany's dominant single-wagon freight carrier, may cease operations unless the government increases subsidies; CEO Sigrid Nikutta said the company cannot sustain losses, despite its importance to key industries, amid financial pressures and EU mandates for profitability by 2026.
DB Cargo Threatens to Halt Single-Wagon Transport Due to Insufficient Subsidies
DB Cargo, Germany's dominant single-wagon freight carrier, may cease operations unless the government increases subsidies; CEO Sigrid Nikutta said the company cannot sustain losses, despite its importance to key industries, amid financial pressures and EU mandates for profitability by 2026.
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China-Europe Rail Freight Surges, Boosting Eurasia Connectivity
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) transporting over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade ($762 billion) despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties; new routes and infrastructure projects are u...
China-Europe Rail Freight Surges, Boosting Eurasia Connectivity
China-Europe freight rail services surged in 2024, with 19,000 train trips (a 10% increase) transporting over 2 million TEUs of cargo (a 9% rise), driven by increased China-EU trade ($762 billion) despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties; new routes and infrastructure projects are u...
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56% Bias Score
Holyhead Port Closure Causes Major Disruption to Ireland-UK Transport
The closure of Holyhead port in Wales due to Storm Darragh, initially scheduled to reopen December 20th, has been delayed until January 15th at the earliest, causing major disruption to the Ireland-UK transport link, affecting 1200 daily lorries and 2 million annual passengers; hauliers report signi...
Holyhead Port Closure Causes Major Disruption to Ireland-UK Transport
The closure of Holyhead port in Wales due to Storm Darragh, initially scheduled to reopen December 20th, has been delayed until January 15th at the earliest, causing major disruption to the Ireland-UK transport link, affecting 1200 daily lorries and 2 million annual passengers; hauliers report signi...
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40% Bias Score
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