Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

MAN Accelerates Transformation with Expanded Battery Production for Electric Commercial Vehicles at Nuremberg

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release

Stadler Secures Berlin Plant’s Future with Landmark Collective Labor Agreement and 2032 Location Guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Stadler’s Berlin plant has secured its future with a new collective labor agreement reached between management, employee representatives, and IG Metall. Announced on 11 April 2025, the agreement includes a location guarantee until 2032, ensuring stability and job … Read the full press release

Solaris Secures €100M+ Contracts to Supply 170 Zero-Emission Buses in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Solaris has announced two major contracts in Sweden for the delivery of 170 electric buses, with a total contract value exceeding €100 million. The orders include 89 units from Nobina Sverige AB, expanding services in Stockholm with the … Read the full press release

ALAT Cargo Airport to Become Key Multimodal Hub in Eurasia with Advanced Indra Air Navigation Systems

(IN BRIEF) A strategic agreement was signed at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 between CJSC “Azerbaijan Airlines” and Indra to equip the new ALAT Cargo Airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone with advanced air navigation systems. This initiative is an … Read the full press release

Scania Acquires Northvolt Systems Industrial Division to Enhance Battery Solutions and Accelerate Off‑Road Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Scania has completed its acquisition of the Industrial Division of Northvolt Systems, which enhances its electrification solutions for off‑road applications. The deal, involving the takeover of production assets, an R&D center, and around 260 employees in Gdańsk, Poland, … Read the full press release

Daimler Coaches North America Breaks Ground on New 43,700 Sq. Ft. Delivery and Service Center in Jacksonville to Enhance Customer Support and Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Coaches North America has started construction on a new 43,700-square-foot delivery and service center in Jacksonville, Florida, to support its expanding operations in North America. The facility, which will be built on an 11.9-acre site with over … Read the full press release

DHL and kinderherzen Launch First Mobile Pediatric Heart Clinic in Burundi to Transform Regional Cardiac Care for Children

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully transported MOHKI, the world’s first mobile heart clinic for children, to Burundi in collaboration with German NGO kinderherzen. This pioneering initiative aims to provide life-saving cardiovascular surgeries for children with congenital heart diseases … Read the full press release

WeBuild Sustainability: Logicor France Unveils Paris Nord 2 Redevelopment with Premier Eco-Certification Goals

(IN BRIEF) Logicor France has launched a major redevelopment program for its Paris Nord 2 site, a light industrial facility spanning approximately 5,800 square meters. Located strategically 15 kilometers north of Paris and adjacent to the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, … Read the full press release

Stagecoach East Midlands Accelerates Green Transit with Additional £6.1m in Zero Emission Bus Funding

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach East Midlands has obtained an additional £6.1 million in ZEBRA 2 funding from the Government, supplementing an earlier pledge of £50.6 million to facilitate the rollout of over 120 electric vehicles by 2027. With this boost, nearly … Read the full press release

NORDEN Appoints Anne Heidi Jensen as Group COO, Strengthening Executive Leadership

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has introduced Anne Heidi Jensen as its new Group Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, expanding its Executive Management team which now includes CEO Jan Rindbo, CFO Martin Badsted, and COO Anne Heidi Jensen. Anne Heidi Jensen, who … Read the full press release

Alstom Revolutionizes High-Speed Rail in Türkiye with First-Ever ROCS Installation

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a pivotal agreement with RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S. to supply the Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) for a segment of Türkiye’s new high-speed railway between Halkali and Kapikule, part of the TEN-T network. This innovative … Read the full press release

Continental Dominates Global EV Market: Supplies Original Equipment Tires to 18 of 20 Leading Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Signs Three-Year Deal with Boeing to Boost C-17 Fan Blade Repairs from New San Diego Facility

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has secured a three-year contract with Boeing to deliver fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use). Leveraging more than 15 years of repair expertise, the company will operate from … Read the full press release

Royal Mail and Sainsbury’s Team Up to Expand Smart Parcel Locker Network Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Royal Mail and Sainsbury’s have entered a long-term partnership to install smart parcel lockers at Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK, marking Sainsbury’s as the first supermarket chain to adopt this service. The initiative, which began with operational lockers … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Fuels Go-Ahead Group’s Zero-Emission Transition with GBP 200 Million CAPEX Facility

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has secured a GBP 200 million CAPEX facility for the Go-Ahead Group, reinforcing its growth and commitment to sustainable transport. The new facility, arranged as a follow-up to an existing 2023 financing, is supported by six … Read the full press release

€2 Billion Investment Revolutionizes DHL’s Global Healthcare Logistics Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has announced a €2 billion strategic investment over the next five years to enhance its logistics operations in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, aligning with its “Strategy 2030”. The investment is aimed at supporting healthcare … Read the full press release

DHL and Temu Strengthen Partnership to Boost SME Growth Across Europe and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed an MoU with e-commerce marketplace Temu to deepen their partnership and support local SMEs in both established markets and growth regions such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. By harnessing DHL’s global logistics … Read the full press release

Vodafone Integrates STEP with UDAP to Enhance Emergency Response in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) A new integration between Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and the Netherlands’ Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP) will soon allow emergency services to alert more road users and authorities about approaching emergency vehicles, enabling quicker and … Read the full press release

Scania Paves the Way to Sustainable Construction and Mining with Advanced Hybrid and Electric Solutions at Bauma 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Bauma 2025, Scania is championing sustainable progress in construction and mining by presenting a broad suite of power solutions that include battery-electric, hybrid, and gas-powered options. With innovations such as the zero-emission BEV XT Tipper and a … Read the full press release

AFRY Drives Future Mobility: Awarded Major Contract for Breganzona Tunnel and Urban Transit Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release