Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AI-Powered Traffic Data Initiative in Switzerland Moves Forward with AFRY’s Expertise and ASE AG Implementation

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected as a subcontractor to ASE AG for a major initiative in Switzerland aimed at enhancing traffic data analysis through artificial intelligence. Commissioned by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), the project forms part of the … Read the full press release

Maersk Designates Charlotte as Its North American Headquarters to Support Long-Term Growth and Workforce Expansion

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller–Maersk has named Charlotte, North Carolina, as its official North American headquarters, expanding on two decades of operations in the city and committing to grow its local workforce to more than 1,300 employees. The company cited Charlotte’s … Read the full press release

ENERCON Introduces First Fully Electric Long-Haul Truck to Advance Low-Carbon Logistics Across Its Wind Energy Operations

(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has launched its first fully electric long-haul truck, a 40-tonne Volvo FH Electric, marking a major advancement in the company’s efforts to electrify its logistics fleet and reduce emissions across the wind-energy supply chain. Operating between ENERCON’s … Read the full press release

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab Form Strategic Partnership to Supply Next-Generation Fast-Jet Trainer for the RAF

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have formalized a Letter of Intent to jointly support the UK Royal Air Force’s fast-jet pilot training program, using the advanced T-7 aircraft as the foundation of a new high-performance aviation training system. … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Korea Partnership with New Daejeon Tech Hub Focused on Future Aerospace Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has reinforced its long-term partnership with South Korea by establishing the Airbus Tech Hub in Daejeon, a center set to drive innovation in advanced composites, future energy systems, and next-generation defence and space technologies. Collaborating closely with … Read the full press release

Advanced Rail Technology from voestalpine Drives Launch of Austria’s Longest Tunnel and High-Speed Southern Line

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine Railway Systems has delivered a major contribution to the new “Koralmbahn” rail connection between Graz and Klagenfurt, which opens on December 14, 2025. This milestone project includes the installation of 290 kilometers of premium long rails and … Read the full press release

Europe’s Leading Ports Form New Cross-Border Partnership to Accelerate Infrastructure for Floating Offshore Wind

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has partnered with France’s BrestPort and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port Company to create the world’s first Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance, an initiative introduced at RenewableUK’s Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen to promote … Read the full press release

Scania Deepens Clean Transport Research Through Real-World Hydrogen Truck Testing with Asko

(IN BRIEF) Scania is expanding its clean-transport research through a new phase of its Pilot Partner programme, collaborating with Asko Norge AS to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks under real-world conditions, even as battery-electric transport remains its primary long-term strategy. … Read the full press release

Continental Strengthens Supply Chain Sustainability as ContiTech Introduces Next-Generation PVC with Reduced Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Continental is strengthening its sustainability efforts by transitioning the majority of its ContiTech PVC-based products to INEOS Inovyn’s CO₂-optimized NEOVYN™ PVC, which carries a 37% lower carbon footprint than conventional European-standard PVC. Supported by renewable energy sources such … Read the full press release

Second Phase of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck Testing Begins as Fleet Operators Trial Fuel-Cell Technology in Daily Operations

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has begun the second phase of customer testing for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, partnering with Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany, Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain to operate fuel-cell trucks on real logistics routes for about a … Read the full press release

DHL Expands Long-Term Presence in India with Major 2030 Investment Focused on Digitalisation and Low-Emission Facilities

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has committed around EUR 1 billion in multi-year investments across India by 2030, reinforcing the country’s strategic importance to the company’s long-term growth plans. The programme focuses on sectors such as healthcare logistics, e-commerce, new energy, … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering Unveils Complete Electric Drive Solution for Marine Applications with Record Power Density and Plug-and-Play Integration

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering has launched the Electric Drive for Marine applications (EDM), a comprehensive plug-and-play solution designed to simplify the electrification of recreational and commercial vessels. Delivering 160 hp and a record-setting power density of 0.7 kW/kg, the EDM … Read the full press release

Amazon deploys Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks across UK to drive sustainable logistics operations

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun delivering eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in the UK, part of a record-breaking order of over 200 units for operations in Germany and the UK. These vehicles, which can charge from 10% to … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom expands long-term partnership with Barcelona through new infrastructure upgrade to support cleaner and safer public spaces

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a €4.9 million contract to upgrade traffic infrastructure in four Barcelona districts under the city’s €435 million Pla Endreça initiative. The project, spanning two and a half years, will enhance pedestrian safety, including the … Read the full press release

WinGD Expands Middle East Marine Service Capabilities Through Partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions to enhance engine service and technical support for ship operators in the Middle East. Signed during Nor-Shipping, the MoU expands WinGD’s Global Service by WinGD programme, … Read the full press release

NORDEN Extends Partnership with Enviva Through New Two-Year Contract to Transport Wood Pellets from the US to Europe

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment with Enviva, the world’s largest wood pellet producer, to transport renewable biomass from the United States to Europe starting in 2026. The new agreement strengthens a partnership that began in … Read the full press release

ASC and BAE Systems Empower Local Suppliers with Unified Portal for Nuclear Submarine Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) ASC and BAE Systems Australia have jointly launched a redesigned Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal to facilitate Australian business participation in the Nuclear-powered Submarine Program. The transition of portal management from the Australian Submarine Agency to ASC and … Read the full press release

PMB Defence Engineering Signs Contract with BAE Systems to Advance Nickel-Zinc Battery Technology for SSN-AUKUS Submarines

(IN BRIEF) PMB Defence Engineering has signed a new contract with BAE Systems in the UK to support the integration of its nickel-zinc battery systems into the SSN-AUKUS nuclear submarine designs. The agreement expands PMB’s collaboration with the UK Ministry … Read the full press release

BlueScope Distribution and BAE Systems Australia Strengthen Sovereign Naval Capability with Australian-Made Steel for Hunter Class Frigates

(IN BRIEF) BlueScope Distribution has signed a Framework Agreement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to supply approximately 5,000 tonnes of Australian-made steel per vessel for the construction of the first three Hunter class frigates at Osborne Naval Shipyard. Produced at … Read the full press release