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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Transport Plan Loaded with Money in Violent Crash

A military cargo plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, resulting in the deaths of between 15 and 20 individuals, with reports of a crowd attempting to seize scattered cash despite it being declared worthless.

Feb 28 • 06:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giant cargo transport alters traffic on the Dutra and mobilizes special operations in the region

A massive transformer weighing over 800 tons is causing traffic disruptions on the Dutra highway in Brazil, with expected congestion due to its slow movement.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of cargo vehicle movement is perceived at the Rumichaca bridge, at the border between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador will increase its security tax on imports from Colombia, leading to a significant reduction in vehicle movement at the Rumichaca border.

Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor Situation in the Gulf of Finland

The current ice conditions and windy weather are causing challenges for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ice conditions and wind cause problems for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland

Several cargo vessels are trapped in ice in the international maritime area and Finnish territorial waters of the Gulf of Finland due to current ice conditions and wind, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Flete.com will quintuple its cargo loads

Flete.com, led by Marco Reyes in Mexico, aims to significantly increase its cargo transport from 2,500 in 2025 to 13,000 by 2026 with a $20 million investment focused on technology and customer base expansion.

Feb 25 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Super trailer with million-dollar cargo to Saudi Arabia faces 'watchmaker's work' on SP highway

A massive logistics operation involving the transport of a 540-ton transformer from Greater São Paulo to Saudi Arabia is underway, showing the challenges of transporting sensitive equipment.

Feb 22 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The largest helicopter in the world is so huge it once carried a 23,000-year-old frozen woolly mammoth

The Mil Mi-26, the world's largest helicopter, was designed for heavy cargo transport and can carry up to 20 tonnes, making it a unique piece of aviation history.

Feb 22 • 10:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Almost every second job: A radical cure for the freight sector of the railway

The German railway's freight division, DB Cargo, is undergoing significant cuts, with approximately 6,000 of its 14,000 jobs being eliminated as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving one billion euros.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: DB Cargo cuts nearly every second job

The new head of the troubled rail freight division DB Cargo believes that significant job cuts are necessary for the company's survival and profitability.

Feb 19 • 13:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CEDEMI obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification and strengthens the professionalization of road transport in Mexico

CEDEMI has received the ISO 9001:2015 certification, enhancing the training of heavy cargo drivers in Mexico amid a pressing need for skilled operators.

Feb 19 • 00:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas on the possibilities of shooting down contraband balloons: we are waiting for testing results

Lithuanian Minister R. Kaunas discussed expectations around testing for systems aimed at detecting and intercepting contraband balloons, emphasizing the need for effective solutions to prevent illegal cargo transport.

Feb 18 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stuffed toy, cargo of oats, luxury brand, and even in nails: the hiding places for drugs and weapons discovered by police in ES

Police in Espírito Santo are uncovering unusual methods criminals use to hide and transport drugs and weapons.

Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Augusto Ramos Melo assumes the presidency of CANACAR for the 2026-2027 term

Augusto Ramos Melo has been elected as the president of the National Chamber of Cargo Transport (CANACAR) for the term 2026-2027 after a successful internal election.

Feb 17 • 02:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek shipowners transport 20% of Chinese cargo

The Chinese ambassador to Greece emphasized the longstanding partnership between the two countries, noting that Greek shipowners play a significant role in transporting Chinese cargo and that there are opportunities for deeper cooperation in maritime activities.

Feb 13 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested in PR for transporting medication used in weight loss pens was paid to deliver cargo to Guarulhos (SP) and was on his second trip

A driver was arrested in Brazil for illegally transporting 400 vials of tirzepatide, a medication used in weight loss pens, while on his second delivery trip from Medianeira to Guarulhos.

Feb 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was coming from California with illegal cargo and was detained by the CBP when trying to fly to Europe from Atlanta

A man was detained at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta for attempting to fly to Europe with over 40 pounds of illegal cargo originating from California.

Feb 11 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo: Truck caught exceeding its actual weight by nearly 30 tons

Latvian police have conducted over 9,200 checks on cargo transport in 2025, revealing that one truck exceeded its weight limit by almost 30 tons.

Feb 10 • 10:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Post office cargo vehicles, 3,333 units suspended due to improper roll calls in 1,862 offices nationwide

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has suspended the use of 3,333 light cargo vehicles across 1,862 post offices due to improper roll calls conducted for drivers, following audits that revealed widespread violations.

Feb 10 • 02:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Transporting a poorly secured piece of furniture in his truck detached and killed another driver: hefty compensation

A truck driver was ordered to pay $2,350 million to the family of a victim killed by an improperly secured piece of furniture detaching from his vehicle, due to inadequate load securing and lack of specific insurance.

Feb 9 • 13:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Arctic has frozen Putin's plans. Cargo transport across the Arctic Ocean is decreasing

Russia's plans to enhance Arctic shipping are failing, with cargo transport down 2.3% in 2025, primarily due to the impact of the ongoing war.

Feb 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two cargo ships collided in the Gulf of Finland

Two cargo ships departing from St. Petersburg collided in the Gulf of Finland on Saturday morning, as reported by a local media outlet.

Feb 8 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

There is no risk of disruption to passenger ferry traffic in the Gulf of Finland

Passenger ferry traffic between Estonia and Finland can continue safely under current water levels and ice conditions, though the transport authority will impose ice class requirements on cargo ships in coastal ports to prevent them from becoming trapped due to growing ice.

Feb 6 • 02:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Monopolies control cargo rail transport, authorities warn

The National Antitrust Commission found that there are no effective competition conditions in several relevant markets for cargo train services in Mexico, identifying three barriers to competition in its preliminary report.

Feb 5 • 19:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Linking 'El Moncho' to the process, alleged generator of violence in Querétaro

A federal judge has linked Ramón Mora Rojas, known as 'El Moncho', to a legal process for being an alleged generator of violence in Querétaro and linked to various crimes including kidnappings and assaults on cargo transport drivers.

Feb 5 • 00:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Safe Stops Advance, but Road Violence Persists: CANACAR

The establishment of safe stops for cargo transport in Mexico marks a significant advancement in road safety efforts, yet the ongoing road violence remains a critical issue, according to the outgoing president of CANACAR, Miguel Martínez Millán.

Feb 4 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Airbus promises to deliver in three years an aircraft that can transport up to 50 drones

Airbus announced plans to deliver a concept version of its A400M cargo aircraft, dubbed 'mother ship', by 2029 for deploying drones and deep strike weapons.

Feb 4 • 14:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Mexico and Portugal sign maritime corridor with brother ports

Mexico and Portugal have established a maritime corridor facilitating bidirectional transport of various cargo types, officially designating the Ports of Sines and Coatzacoalcos as brother ports.

Feb 4 • 11:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Polish air transport market is growing faster than the European one. Two airports lead the way

The Polish air transport market is experiencing significant growth, driven by five major airports that collectively handled over 221,000 tons of cargo last year, surpassing the average European growth rate of approximately 6%.

Feb 4 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

China unveils the Tianma 1000: what we know about Beijing's low-cost cargo drone

China has announced the completion of the inaugural flight of the Tianma-1000, an unmanned transport aircraft designed for logistics, emergency missions, and material delivery.

Jan 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

What would happen if we crossed the Earth from one side to the other?

Experts theorize that the presence of mosquitoes in Iceland for the first time in history may be due to climate instability or international cargo transport.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran's Gold May Reach the Kremlin's Treasury. Secret Operation IL-76DT

This article explores the frequent transport of Russian cargo planes to Tehran and expert opinions on hidden air operations between Iran and Russia, considering the economic situation's impact on Iran's socio-political climate and historical precedents.

Jan 9 • 18:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Mysterious Cargo of the Russian Ship that Sank. What Did the Ursa Major Transport?

The Ursa Major, a heavy cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2024, was carrying an unknown cargo and resulted in the death of two crew members out of sixteen.

Dec 30 • 11:46 UTC

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