Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

CAF Lands €100 Million+ Service Contracts for São Paulo Metro Line 5 and Auckland Rail Fleet

(IN BRIEF) CAF has won two maintenance contracts worth over €100 million: a 14-year full-service agreement for 26 six-car trainsets on São Paulo Metro Line 5, operated by Motiva Group, and a five-year support contract with Auckland One Rail for … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Swiss Partnerships with Custom Setra Double-Decker for Gössi and High-Tech ComfortClass Coach for Zerzuben

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses’ Setra brand has delivered two premium coaches to Swiss operators Gössi Carreisen and Zerzuben Touristik. Gössi marks its golden anniversary with a bespoke S 531 DT double-decker—featuring founder-inspired styling, 78 seats, club tables, a panoramic glass … Read the full press release

AUTO1 Group to Create 2,000+ Jobs as It Scales Branches and Refurbishment Centres Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) AUTO1 Group is set to add more than 2,000 positions across Germany, France, Italy, and Spain as it scales its used-car business. The company will expedite the launch of new drop-off branches for wirkaufendeinauto.de and related brands—having opened … Read the full press release

MTU Completes Preliminary Design of 1.2 MW Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for Regional Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has finalized the preliminary design of the megawatt-class HEROPS hydrogen-electric powertrain, marking a critical milestone in scaling its Flying Fuel Cell™ technology. Coordinated by MTU under the EU’s Clean Aviation programme, the consortium has established … Read the full press release

eMoSys Motor Hits 600 kW at 96 Percent Efficiency as MTU Begins FFC Stack Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has reached pivotal milestones in its Flying Fuel Cell™ development. The company completed the critical design review for its 600 kW electric powertrain and began manufacturing fuel-cell stacks in Munich. The eMoSys electric motor achieved … Read the full press release

Scania’s Megawatt Charging System Doubles EV Truck Recharging Speed

(IN BRIEF) Scania will launch its Megawatt Charging System in early 2026, offering electric trucks up to 750 kW charging—twice the speed of CCS2—enabling 20 %–80 % recharge in under 30 minutes. Key features include liquid-cooled connectors, advanced communication protocols, … Read the full press release

BAM Powers Princess Alexia Viaduct Project with On-Site Electric Charging Hub

(IN BRIEF) BAM Infra Nederland has established an on-site electric charging station—fed by a Stedin 23 kV supply—to power battery-electric construction equipment for the Princess Alexia Viaduct on Maasvlakte 2. The move fulfills sustainable tender criteria, enabling emission-free operation of … Read the full press release

WinGD to Power Trafigura’s New Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carriers with X-DF-A Engines

(IN BRIEF) WinGD will provide four six-cylinder 6X52DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines—each with high-pressure SCR—to power 45,000 m³ medium gas carriers being built by HD Hyundai Mipo for Trafigura. The order highlights ammonia’s growing role in decarbonizing shipping. X-DF-A engines have demonstrated … Read the full press release

New Fincantieri-PMM Collaboration Enhances Indonesia’s Underwater Defense and Industrial Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) At the Indo Defence Expo & Forum in Jakarta on 12 June 2025, Fincantieri and Indonesian systems integrator PT PRIMA MAJU MAPAN (PMM) signed a Technical Collaboration Agreement. The partnership will co-develop and deploy advanced technologies to protect … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Relinquishes Control of Belarus Toll Operator, Retains Economic Stake

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has reduced its stake in Kapsch Telematic Services IOOO (Belarus) to below 50%, deconsolidating the toll-system operator and ceasing revenue recognition from its results. Although control has been relinquished, the transaction’s structure ensures Kapsch TrafficCom … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Provider Orders Mid-Three-Digit Fleet of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 Trucks

(IN BRIEF) BwFuhrparkService GmbH has awarded Daimler Truck a contract for a mid-three-digit number of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 logistics trucks, set for delivery by May 2026. These Euro VI vehicles, featuring a ten-ton payload, 0.9 m water fording, and all-wheel … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Poland Opens Nadarzyn Training Center and Launches 75 Actros L ProCabin Demo Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Poland has opened its modern Truck Training Center in Nadarzyn, near Warsaw, featuring theory rooms, an e-learning lab, and a large service hall. The 700 m² facility—formerly a TruckStore location—is strategically positioned on the S8 highway … Read the full press release

Volvo CE Invests SEK 2.5 Billion to Enhance Crawler Excavator Production in South Korea, Sweden and North America

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has committed SEK 2.5 billion to expand crawler excavator manufacturing across Asia, Europe, and North America. The largest portion of this investment will enhance the Changwon plant in South Korea to secure global production volumes, with … Read the full press release

Alstom and Norske tog Launch First Coradia Stream Nordic Train for June 2026 Oslo Service

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and Norske tog have presented the first of 55 Coradia Stream train sets at Oslo’s Grorud depot, kicking off a months-long testing regimen across Europe and in Norway’s winter mountains. This launch, attended by top transport officials, … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers 36 Class 730/2 Units to LNR to Enhance Comfort and Capacity on Euston Services

(IN BRIEF) LNR has introduced 36 UK-built Class 730/2 electric trains, adding 180 carriages and boosting capacity by 20 percent on services to and from London Euston. These five-car Aventra units—equipped with open gangways, seat-level charging, and intelligent air conditioning—will … Read the full press release

Alstom Achieves Top CDP Climate Grade and Climbs to Global Top Ten in Sustainability Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has earned top marks for its climate and sustainability performance, receiving a CDP A grade for 2024 and ranking #7 globally and #4 in Europe on Corporate Knights’ 2025 sustainability lists. Its CSR strategy focuses on net-zero … Read the full press release

APM Terminals and SANY Marine Ink Framework to Electrify 500 Terminal Tractors by 2030

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals and SANY Marine have signed a Master Framework Agreement to replace around 500 diesel terminal tractors with battery-electric models by 2030, reinforcing APM Terminals’ commitment to decarbonisation. The deal standardises equipment across its global network, embeds … Read the full press release

DHL’s €500 Million Middle East Push: Upgraded Hubs, Electric Fleets and E-Commerce Growth

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group is committing more than €500 million from 2024 to 2030 to deepen its footing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, key hubs in its Strategy 2030 growth plan. Covering all four divisions—Express, Global Forwarding, Supply Chain … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Enables Helsinki Airport to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Certification

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s renewable diesel has played a pivotal role in helping Finavia’s Helsinki Airport become the fifth facility in Finland to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations, under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. With 90% average greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

CAF and Gamuda Berhad Partner to Deliver State-of-the-Art Trams for New Taipei’s Light Rail Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CAF has signed a framework agreement with Malaysian construction firm Gamuda Berhad to deliver up to 23 Urbos trams for Taiwan’s New Taipei City. The contract, potentially worth €200 million, includes trams for the Xidong and Keelung lines, … Read the full press release