Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

WinGD Expands Middle East Marine Service Capabilities Through Partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions to enhance engine service and technical support for ship operators in the Middle East. Signed during Nor-Shipping, the MoU expands WinGD’s Global Service by WinGD programme, … Read the full press release

NORDEN Extends Partnership with Enviva Through New Two-Year Contract to Transport Wood Pellets from the US to Europe

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment with Enviva, the world’s largest wood pellet producer, to transport renewable biomass from the United States to Europe starting in 2026. The new agreement strengthens a partnership that began in … Read the full press release

ASC and BAE Systems Empower Local Suppliers with Unified Portal for Nuclear Submarine Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) ASC and BAE Systems Australia have jointly launched a redesigned Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal to facilitate Australian business participation in the Nuclear-powered Submarine Program. The transition of portal management from the Australian Submarine Agency to ASC and … Read the full press release

PMB Defence Engineering Signs Contract with BAE Systems to Advance Nickel-Zinc Battery Technology for SSN-AUKUS Submarines

(IN BRIEF) PMB Defence Engineering has signed a new contract with BAE Systems in the UK to support the integration of its nickel-zinc battery systems into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear submarine designs. The agreement expands PMB’s collaboration with the UK Ministry … Read the full press release

BlueScope Distribution and BAE Systems Australia Strengthen Sovereign Naval Capability with Australian-Made Steel for Hunter Class Frigates

(IN BRIEF) BlueScope Distribution has signed a Framework Agreement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply approximately 5,000 tonnes of Australian-made steel per vessel for the construction of the first three Hunter class frigates at Osborne Naval Shipyard. Produced at … Read the full press release

ARCHION Sets Governance Framework and Names Key Leaders from Daimler Truck and Toyota

(IN BRIEF) ARCHION Group, a strategic collaboration between Daimler Truck, Toyota, Hino Motors, and Mitsubishi Fuso, has announced its leadership structure ahead of its April 2026 operational launch. The new governance model features a nine-member board with four independent directors … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Sets New Standards in Safety and Sustainability for Electric Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the exceptional safety and structural integrity of its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck through rigorous real-world crash testing. Developed with extensive accident research data, the eActros 600 maintained the integrity of its high-voltage battery … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Industry veteran Steven Polmans joins Swissport to lead global cargo operations and strategic expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans as its new Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective 15 November 2025, to lead the company’s international cargo operations and strengthen its global strategy. With over two decades of experience, Polmans brings extensive … Read the full press release

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews … Read the full press release

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement to Advance Green Corridors and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF)  The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new Letter of Intent to expand their cooperation in building sustainable waterway corridors and supporting Europe’s energy transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor as a major … Read the full press release

Webuild Invites Public to Name Two of Europe’s Largest Tunnel-Boring Machines for Italy’s High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has initiated a public naming contest for two of Europe’s largest tunnel-boring machines, which are about to begin excavating on Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria high-speed railway. The public can vote until November 7 for either … Read the full press release

Vodafone Expands Enterprise Services with Acquisition of Skaylink, a Leading European Cloud and Digital Transformation Specialist

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release

Port of Troon Boosts Ferry Service Dependability with ABP’s Fully Funded Linkspan Refurbishment

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a £200,000 upgrade to the East Pier Linkspan at the Port of Troon, reinforcing the reliability of ferry services to the Isle of Arran. The fully ABP-funded project involved refurbishing the linkspan’s … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam and Naturalis Partner on Ambitious Plan to Restore Biodiversity Across the Rhine–Meuse Delta

(IN BRIEF)  The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched its Nature Vision 2025–2050, outlining a roadmap for integrating ecological restoration into every level of its operations and development. Partnering with the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the Port aims to become a … Read the full press release

Stadler Expands Partnership with Utah Transit Authority to Build 20 Additional Citylink Light Rail Vehicles in Salt Lake City

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has received an order from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for 20 additional Citylink light rail vehicles, doubling the TRAX fleet to 40 trains. Built at Stadler’s Salt Lake City facility, the vehicles will serve as part … Read the full press release

Maersk Senegal Receives CNP Level 1 CSR Recognition for Advancing Sustainability and Women’s Inclusion in Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Senegal has been honoured with the Level 1 CSR Label by the Conseil National du Patronat (CNP) during the 2025 Assises de l’Entreprise, acknowledging its leadership in responsible business practices and social impact. Central to its CSR … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Partners with PD Ports and VEV to Deliver First Commercial eHGV Charging Facility in Stockton

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has opened its first eHGV charging hub at its Stockton-on-Tees depot, in partnership with PD Ports, the Port of Middlesbrough, and e-fleet solutions company VEV. The successful two-hour, 150 kW charging trial of a Volvo eHGV demonstrated … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

Vossloh Secures €20 Million Contract to Supply Rail Fastening Systems for China’s New Xining–Chengdu High-Speed Line

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh AG has won a major contract worth nearly €20 million through its Chinese subsidiary, Vossloh Fastening Systems China Co. Ltd., to supply rail fastening systems for a new high-speed railway connecting Xining and Chengdu. Deliveries are scheduled … Read the full press release