Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

FORVIA Unveils Integrated Technology Portfolio for Construction and Mining Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA will present an integrated portfolio of technologies for construction and mining equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first joint showcase of innovations from FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA for off-highway markets. Highlights include the world premiere of … Read the full press release

TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden Establish Strategic Partnership to Tackle Biodiversity Risks and Advance Sustainable Resource Use in Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden have launched a three-year partnership supported by a new WWF-authored study exploring the commercial vehicle sector’s relationship with nature. The report highlights that while electrification reduces emissions, it can also create environmental challenges … Read the full press release

Experienced Rail Industry Executive to Strengthen Alstom’s Market Position and Operations in the Dutch Mobility Sector

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Kees van der Snel as Country Managing Director Netherlands, effective 1 March 2026, bringing more than 30 years of industrial and rail-sector experience to the role. Having previously held leadership positions at Alstom and Bombardier, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €30 Million Financing to Support Thessaloniki’s Climate Neutrality and Urban Transformation Agenda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €30 million in financing for Thessaloniki to implement its 2025–2030 investment programme and advance its Climate Neutrality Plan. The funding will support sustainable mobility, energy-efficient municipal infrastructure, upgraded public spaces, and resilience-focused … Read the full press release

ATLAS Prototype Demonstrates Modular Autonomous Support for Armoured Forces as BAE Systems Expands Next Generation Defence Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully trialled its ATLAS uncrewed ground vehicle, demonstrating advanced autonomous functions ranging from remote control to full obstacle-aware navigation. Developed as a modular combat support platform, ATLAS is intended to operate alongside crewed armoured vehicles, … Read the full press release

Decade Long Investment Programme Positions ORLEN at the Center of Poland’s Energy Security and Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has committed PLN 380 billion over ten years to modernise Poland’s energy system, combining investments in gas supply security, offshore wind, grid expansion and emerging nuclear technologies. The first year has already delivered new gas reserves, LNG … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM in $4 Billion Deal to Create Fifth Largest Global Container Shipping Company

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a transaction worth over USD 4 billion, a move that would create one of the world’s largest container shipping companies with more than 400 vessels and capacity exceeding … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Revises 2025 26 Outlook Amid Global Tolling Market Slowdown and Project Delays

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has lowered its financial outlook for 2025/26 after preliminary nine-month results showed weaker-than-expected revenue and EBIT, driven by a significant downturn in the global tolling market and customer-related project delays. The company now forecasts full-year revenue … Read the full press release

Covestro Materials Enable World Premiere of Fully Autonomous SUE Electric People Mover

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has provided advanced polycarbonate and TPU-based materials for the SUE Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle, an autonomous electric minibus developed by UE | STUDIOS and unveiled at its world premiere. The project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic … Read the full press release

Eviden Expands Role in Defense Training with Mobile Radar Threat Simulation Platform Supporting Modern Combat Preparation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden’s ARPEGE radar threat simulation system was deployed during a NATO Tactical Leadership Program exercise in Spain, providing fighter pilots with realistic training that replicates modern radar-guided threats. Built on the Mobile Radar Threat Simulator portfolio and designed … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Generation 5 Portfolio with New Conti Hybrid HT 5 Trailer Tire for Regional Transport Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the Conti Hybrid HT 5 trailer tire, completing its Generation 5 range for regional freight transport and offering fleets a unified solution across all axles. The new tire delivers approximately 15 percent higher mileage than … Read the full press release

ZF Secures Major Electric Bus Technology Order in India with Multi Year Supply of AxTrax 2 LF Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF has won a significant multi-year order in India for its AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle, with several thousand units to be delivered starting in 2026 for use in battery-electric city buses serving both domestic and export … Read the full press release

Open Sea Trials Validate High Resilience 5G Networks Enabling Real Time Data Exchange Between Italian Naval Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy have demonstrated long-range maritime connectivity using a 5G Standalone network during operational trials in the Gulf of Taranto. The deployment connected two naval vessels equipped with onboard 5G infrastructure, allowing secure, real-time … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Strengthens Central European Footprint as ORLEN Aviation Launches Into-Plane Operations in Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Aviation has obtained a licence to provide aircraft refuelling services at Václav Havel Airport Prague, marking its first operational expansion outside Poland. The company won one of three available licences and is set to begin into-plane refuelling … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group Strengthens Czech Economic Competitiveness with €1.93 Billion Investment Across Rail, Energy and SME Sectors

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group provided €1.93 billion in financing to Czechia, supporting projects in transport, clean energy, SME financing and affordable housing. Nearly half of the funding was directed toward railway upgrades and the Prague … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Finland’s Biogas Infrastructure with New Heavy-Traffic LBG Station in Ylivieska

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new liquefied biogas filling station in Ylivieska, Finland, strategically located to serve heavy-duty freight traffic along major national transport routes and close to key logistics hubs such as DSV’s terminal. The station strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Historic Triple Victory at Spain’s National Transport Awards Across All Key Vehicle Categories

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release

Stagecoach’s Rising Customer Satisfaction Score Signals a New Benchmark for Reliable and Passenger-Focused Bus Travel

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been named the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, achieving a 2.3-point increase to 72.4 and demonstrating significant progress in service quality. The results highlight broader improvements across … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Sets New Benchmark for Transport Apprenticeships with Nationwide Growth in Driver Training Across England

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by announcing that 2026 will be its most ambitious year yet for vocational training, with plans to bring in up to 100 new driver apprentices every month. The company currently supports 218 … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Its Nordic Logistics Footprint with New Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release