Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

MAN Reaches Agreement on MAN2030+ Program Securing German Sites, Jobs and Long-Term Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus SE has agreed with its works council and IG Metall on the “MAN2030+” program, a long-term initiative designed to secure competitiveness, jobs, and production sites in Germany. The agreement includes nearly one billion euros … Read the full press release

Baden-Württemberg Orders 26 Additional Coradia Max Trains from Alstom with Long-Term Maintenance Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a contract with the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg for the delivery of 26 additional Coradia Max double-decker regional trains, along with a long-term maintenance and servicing agreement running until 2055. Valued at around 500 million euros, … Read the full press release

voestalpine Expands Global Storage Systems Footprint with Largest Order to Date in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has won its largest-ever order for high bay warehousing systems, valued at around EUR 41 million, to build a major logistics hub for a Turkish logistics provider in Istanbul. The project includes a nearly 40-meter-high high bay … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Advances Amphibious Combat Vehicle Programme with FRP 6A Order

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract to deliver 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the FRP 6A award, bringing total ACV-30 orders to more than 100 vehicles. The ACV platform is designed for … Read the full press release

DHL Targets Hidden Value in E-Commerce Returns with Expanded ReTurn Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL is positioning returns as a strategic driver in e-commerce as return rates continue to rise, particularly in sectors such as fashion. Drawing on insights from its eCommerce Trends Reports, DHL highlights a global $62.5 billion value pool … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Ghana Defence Contract for H175M and Premium ACH Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for a fleet comprising two H175M helicopters and two corporate variants, the ACH175 and ACH160. The H175Ms will support a wide range of multi-mission roles including … Read the full press release

Mutares Sells Majority Stake in LiBCycle to Reverse Logistics Group

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has sold its 51% majority stake in LiBCycle to Reverse Logistics Group, enabling the battery logistics specialist to enter a new growth phase under an owner focused on circular economy solutions. LiBCycle provides integrated logistics services for … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich Lift Rack Boosts Storage Efficiency and E-Commerce Growth at OM-Klebetechnik

(IN BRIEF) OM-Klebetechnik has installed a new Jungheinrich lift rack at its Neumarkt site to modernise small parts storage and improve logistics efficiency. Fully integrated into the existing inventory management system, the automated solution optimises storage of SyncoLube® products, accelerates … Read the full press release

Bulgaria Awards EUR 50 Million Nationwide Tolling Operations Contract to Kapsch TrafficCom

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a five-year, EUR 50 million contract to operate and modernise Bulgaria’s nationwide tolling and e-vignette system. The agreement includes system maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and preparations for EU CO₂ emission classes, as well as … Read the full press release

Amey and National Highways Deliver Second STRIVE Programme to Support Care Leavers into Infrastructure Careers

(IN BRIEF) Amey and National Highways have delivered the second STRIVE programme in Nottinghamshire, supporting five care leavers aged 18–21 with hands-on experience and employability skills linked to careers in transport infrastructure. The week-long initiative combined depot visits, practical demonstrations, … Read the full press release

Cefic Calls for Coordinated Transport Reforms to Boost EU Competitiveness and Cut Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Cefic has launched a comprehensive 10-point Action Plan aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the EU Single Market for transport while supporting emission reduction goals. Responding to the European Commission’s 2025 Single Market strategy, the plan addresses regulatory … Read the full press release

TomTom Launches Area Analytics to Deliver Custom Traffic Insights for Cities and Organizations

(IN BRIEF) TomTom has launched Area Analytics, a new traffic analytics solution that enables users to define custom geographic areas and analyze traffic patterns over flexible timeframes with detailed hourly data. Built on the same data foundation as TomTom’s Traffic … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Role in India’s Green Freight Transition with New WAG-12B Maintenance Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, through its joint venture MELPL, has secured a €62 million contract from Indian Railways to maintain 300 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Sabarmati depot for five years. The agreement covers comprehensive scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, remote … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Eva Sterner to Lead Expansion of Its Swedish Logistics Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Eva Sterner as Senior Director and Head of Sweden, tasking her with leading the company’s Swedish operations and driving future growth in a market facing a shortage of modern logistics real estate. With more than … Read the full press release

Stadler Delivers Second Life for GTW Trains Through Major Refurbishment Deal with Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will modernise and resell 93 GTW trains from Swiss operator Thurbo to the Hungarian State Railways, enabling a fast and sustainable expansion of passenger capacity in Hungary. The refurbished trains will add around 14,000 seats, feature modern … Read the full press release

Fincantieri’s Vard and Ocean Infinity Expand Partnership with €200 Million Robotic Vessel Order

(IN BRIEF) Vard has signed a contract worth more than €200 million with Ocean Infinity to design and build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels, marking another milestone in the industrialisation of robotic and remotely operated maritime solutions. The vessels will feature … Read the full press release

EQT Real Estate Strengthens Italian Logistics Presence with Multi-City Portfolio Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) EQT Real Estate has acquired a four-asset logistics portfolio of around 107,000 square metres across Milan, Bologna and Verona, strengthening its exposure to Italy’s highly attractive and supply-constrained logistics market. Fully leased and built to Grade A standards, … Read the full press release

Vossloh Expands Scandinavian Rail Services With Acquisition of Nordic Tamping Service

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh has acquired Nordic Tamping Service AB, a Swedish specialist in ballast tamping for railway tracks, strengthening its service capabilities in Scandinavia. The acquisition adds experienced personnel and technical equipment, enabling Vossloh to offer ballast tamping alongside its … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Earns A Rating From CDP as Sustainability Performance Advances

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has achieved major sustainability milestones with a top “A” score in the 2025 CDP climate rating and a significantly improved result in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company’s nine-point increase in the S&P Global CSA … Read the full press release

Swedish Defence Administration Selects Saab Trackfire for Future Amphibious Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2028. The systems will support both the Swedish Army and … Read the full press release