(IN BRIEF) The French Ministry of Defence’s SIMMT has awarded Thales the ten-year ABSOLU contract, a landmark deal that consolidates about 30 separate maintenance agreements for land force equipment across the Army, Navy, and Air & Space Force. This contract, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, France, Government, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABSOLU, Air & Space Force, Army, ASTRIDE, circular economy, data science, equipment readiness, French Ministry of Defence, high-intensity conflict, inventory consolidation, joint management, Land Forces, logistics, maintenance contract, MELCHIOR, Navy, operational support, PR4G, predictive planning, recycling, repair turnaround, secure communications, SIMMT, strategic partnership, Sustainable Resource Management, Thales
(IN BRIEF) ZF Aftermarket has announced that Alex Gelbcke will assume the role of Head of Europe, effective May 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, Gelbcke is set to enhance customer relationships, drive business growth, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alex Gelbcke, Andy Hamilton, appointment, automotive aftermarket, Business Growth, customer-centricity, employee engagement, Global Aftermarket Leadership, Head of Europe, industry partnerships, leadership, LKQ Europe, Philippe Colpron, Tenneco, Vice President Aftermarket EMEA, ZF Aftermarket
(IN BRIEF) Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) and Stadler have introduced the world’s fastest rack-and-pinion railway through the launch of the “v+” braking system. This innovative technology, unveiled in Andermatt on a Stadler ORION multiple-unit train, allows cogwheel trains on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 181‰ gradient, Andermatt, Christoph Leiterer, cogwheel trains, deeptech, fastest railway, Federal Government, Federal Office of Transport, Göschenen, Ivan Pfammatter, journey time reduction, Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, MGBahn, operational stability, ORION multiple-unit train, public-private collaboration, rack-and-pinion railway, railway innovation, Stadler, timetable efficiency, v+ braking system
(IN BRIEF) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to further develop the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, which has been a major force in maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 28 partners, automation, bio-methane, bunkering, container shipping, Cooperation Agreement, digital solutions, digitalisation, green ammonia, greenhouse gas emissions, IAPH, Life Cycle greenhouse gas Assessment, liquefied bio-methane, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, maritime decarbonisation, MPA, Mr Boudewijn Siemons, Mr Teo Eng Dih, port calls, port of Rotterdam, public-private collaboration, Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, ship-to-shore data exchange, Singapore Maritime Week, sustainable fuels, vessel arrival planning
(IN BRIEF) Sabio Group announced that its highly regarded “Disrupt” digital customer experience transformation programme is expanding across Europe in 2025, now reaching three major cities: Madrid, London, and Paris. This expansion comes as the CX industry faces rapid AI … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, International Trade, Investment, Retail, Spain, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged ABANCA, Agora Managers Groupe, AI, artificial intelligence, automation, customer service, CX, Data Solutions, Delivering on the Promise, digital customer experience, digital transformation, Disrupt, Expert Services Partner, frontline staff, industry innovators, interactive workshops, La Casa del Lector, live demonstrations, London, Madrid, Paris, real-world case studies, Renfe, Sabio Group, Securitas Direct, strategic networking, Stuart Dorman, Tobacco Docks, transformation event
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a USD 1.4 million contract to upgrade the ATMS system in the Tetsuo Harano Tunnel and on the H3 Freeway in Oahu, Hawaii. This upgrade will integrate ITS and SCADA functionalities using the proven … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 30-year partnership, ATMs, DYNAC, H3 Freeway, Hawaii, Hawaii Department of Transportation, infrastructure upgrade, ITS, JB Kendrick, Kapsch TrafficCom, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, North America, Oahu, Pearl Harbor Joint Base, Public Safety, SCADA, Tetsuo Harano Tunnel, traffic management, USD 1.4 million
(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial, through its Polish subsidiary Budimex, is at the forefront of the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, tasked with constructing a 58.08-kilometer high-speed railway from Pärnu to the Latvian border. Valued at around EUR332 million (approximately PLN 1.4 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Estonia, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 249 km per hour, alliance contract, Bouygues Travaux Publics, Budimex, construction, defect liability, design, Estonia, Estonian state budget, European Union, Ferrovial, high-speed railway, Ingérop Conseil et Ingénierie, KMG Infra OÜ, Latvian border, Pärnu, Rail Baltica, WSP Finland Oy
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s development team has advanced its innovation efforts by testing the first prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. These vehicles underwent intensive winter testing on the Simplon Pass in Valais, where extreme weather and … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AIR PRODUCTS, Baden-Württemberg, CO₂e-free, customer operations, Daimler truck, Dr. Rainer Müller-Finkeldei, e-axle, EU IPCEI Hydrogen, fuel cell trucks, German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport, high-voltage battery, liquid hydrogen, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, Mercedes-Benz plant Wörth, mobile hydrogen refueling, Predictive Powertrain Controls, prototypes, Rhineland-Palatinate, Simplon Pass, Thermal Management, Valais, winter testing, €226 million funding
(IN BRIEF) Siemens is preparing to open a modern office complex near Munich’s East Station by the end of 2027, featuring 33,000 square meters of flexible workspace designed for about 4,000 employees. This development is part of the company’s strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged carbon neutrality 2030, flexible workplace, Holger Meyer, inter-urban hub, Modern Office Space, Munich East Station, Munich Perlach, New Work Concept, Pandion, Siemens, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Technology Center Garching, sustainable building technologies, urban redevelopment, Veronika Bienert, Werksviertel
(IN BRIEF) JOST, a leader in safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, is gearing up to showcase a diverse range of innovative products at Transport Herning, Scandinavia’s top transport fair running from April 3 to 5. The company is highlighting its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automatic coupling, Brian Knudsen, Commercial Vehicles, DCA WEIGHTMASTER PLUS, DCA X7, digital solutions, driver assistance, eco-friendly, Emission Reduction, FA027, JOST, JOST King Pin Finder, JOST KKS, jostassist, jostdigital, jostgreen, LubeTronic 1Point, Modul CA, Modul E-Drive, modular landing gears, RO*RUB75, ROCKINGER, ROCM75N, RORS CM75, safety-critical systems, Scandinavia, SPUB, Transport 2025, transport fair, weight reduction
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Reactive Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to advance grid stability and enhance renewable energy integration. By combining Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix®—which provides real-time, accurate grid inertia data—with Siemens’ Gridscale X software, specifically the PSS®E … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged edge-to-cloud integration, energy transition, grid inertia, grid modeling, grid stability, GridMetrix®, Gridscale X, low-carbon power grid, Magnus Torronen, Marc Borrett, network studies, operational planning, PSS®E, Reactive Technologies, renewable capacity, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Smart Grid, system strength, zero-carbon energy
(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group and a recognized global leader in MRO services, has obtained EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft. This development enables the company to meet the rising … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Lithuania, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 23 subsidiaries, aerospace logistics, Air Dolomiti, Airbus, aircraft engineering, Austrian Airlines, Avia Solutions Group, base maintenance, Boeing, British Airways, component support, Dominican Republic, E2 series, EASA Part-145, easyJet, Embraer 170/190, engine repair, European market, FAA-145, Finnair, FL Technics, heavy maintenance, Helvetic, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Indonesia, Jakarta International Airport, Juozas Lapeika, Kaunas International Airport, KLM, line maintenance, Lithuania, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Group, MRO Solutions, narrowbody aircraft, Prestwick International Airport, Punta Cana International Airport, SAS Link, short-haul routes, Spare parts, TAP Air Portugal, technical training, Tier 1 operators, Vilnius, Wizz Air, Zilvinas Lapinskas
(IN BRIEF) Le Havre Seine Métropole has chosen Alstom to supply eight new-generation Citadis trams as part of a four-year framework agreement. These modern trams, which are set to begin delivery in 2027 with the introduction of line C, will … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged 8 trams, Aix-en-Provence, Alstom, Citadis trams, eco-design, energy consumption reduction, energy efficiency, Framework Agreement, Frédéric Wiscart, fully glazed doors, Gennevilliers, La Rochelle, Le Creusot, Le Havre Seine Métropole, low-floor access, new-generation trams, Ornans, preventive maintenance reduction, PRM regulations, Saint-Florentin, Saint-Ouen, Sens, Tarbes, urban transport, Valenciennes, Villeurbanne
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a significant new order to supply 27 new-generation Citadis trams to the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS) under an eight-year framework agreement valued at up to 250 million euros. This … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged 12 trams, 250 million euro, 27 trams, Aix-en-Provence, Alstom, Citadis trams, Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois, CTS, eco-design, eco-friendly transit, energy efficiency, Eurométropole de Strasbourg, Eurotrams, Framework Agreement, Frédéric Wiscart, full low-floor access, Gennevilliers, La Rochelle, Le Creusot, LED lighting, Ornans, People with Reduced Mobility, preventive maintenance, Saint-Florentin, Saint-Ouen, Sens, spring 2025, sustainable mobility, Tarbes, Valenciennes, Villeurbanne
(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed an agreement with Naval Group to supply an advanced sonar suite for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines under the RNSC programme. This comprehensive sonar system is designed to deliver a full picture of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, France, Government, Industrial, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acoustic sensors, bow sonar, COMMIT, Dutch defence, echo-sounder, flank sonar, intercept array, Naval Group, naval supremacy, obstacle-avoidance sonar, OptiArray, Optics11, Orka-class submarines, passive towed-array, RNSC programme, Royal Netherlands Navy, Sébastien Guérémy, signal processing, sonar suite, Sylvain Perrier, Thales, Underwater Systems, underwater voice communication, Walrus-class
(IN BRIEF) Voith has introduced two innovative TRAktor V3900-DF water tractors featuring a dual-fuel drive system capable of operating on both LNG and diesel. The vessels are enhanced by two newly developed Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) type 32X6/265, ensuring superior … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Adana, Botaş Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, Ceyhan, diesel, dual-fuel drive, ECS, Electronic Control System, Iskenderun, LNG, marine technology, nautical training, naval architecture, Robert Allan Ltd., technical training, TRAktor V3900-DF, Uzmar Shipbuilding, Voith, Voith Schneider Propeller, VSP 32X6/265, Water Tractors
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has successfully demonstrated the reliability of its electric truck fleet in Finland over a one-year period, proving that these sustainable vehicles can operate efficiently in extreme winter conditions, even at -30°C. Two FUSO eCanter trucks have … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged -30°C, DB Schenker, eco-friendly, electric trucks, energy efficiency, environmental footprint, European fleet, extreme winter, Finland, FUSO eCanter, innovative solutions, Lapland, last-mile transport, local transport, modern logistics, overnight recharging, pioneering technology, regional transport, sustainable logistics, sustainable transport, Tristan Keusgen
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN and Naftogaz of Ukraine have signed a new natural gas supply contract, ensuring deliveries for Ukrainian consumers starting in April. This is the second contract under a cooperation agreement signed earlier this year, with the gas being … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Poland, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine
Tagged 100 million cubic meters, contract, Cooperation Agreement, energy diversification, energy security, Ireneusz Fąfara, Klaipeda terminal, Lithuania, LNG cargo, March 2025, Memorandum of Understanding, Naftogaz, Natural Gas Supply, ORLEN, Poland, Polish-Ukrainian border, regasification, Roman Chumak, Świnoujście LNG terminal, trading expertise, UKRAINE, United States
(IN BRIEF) Germany is advancing highway safety and traffic efficiency through a new C-ITS initiative that uses ITS Roadside Stations integrated into mobile barrier boards across 8,600 kilometers to send real-time warnings to drivers about roadworks, thereby protecting road workers. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 600 kilometers, 8, ASFINAG, Australia, Austria, autonomous driving, Bilbao, Bizkaia Connected Corridor, C-ITS, Connected Vehicles, Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems, Dublin, environmental impact, Germany, global interoperability, hardware, Ireland, ITS Australia Awards, ITS Roadside Stations, Kapsch TrafficCom, M1, M50, mobile barrier boards, mobility challenges, NIMS pilot, Pinellas County, predictive analytics, public transport, Queensland, real-time data, roadworks, safety, software, Spain, traffic management, United States, Video Analytics
(IN BRIEF) MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a long-term contract, running until the end of 2032, for the MRO of ANA’s fleet of CFM56-7B engines that power 47 Boeing 737NG aircraft. Covering approximately 100 engines, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2032 contract, 47 Boeing 737NG, All Nippon Airways, ANA, CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, China Southern Airlines, engine maintenance, Gert Wagner, global network, global support, Hideaki Honda, IAE V2500, LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B, market share, Martin Friis-Petersen, MRO, MTU Aero Engines, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, narrowbody engines, ON-SITEPlus, overhaul, partnership, PW1100G-JM, RePAIR, shop visits, sustainability
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