(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have signed a CAD 8 billion contract to begin the next phase of Canada’s River‐class destroyer programme. This contract, part of the Government’s Our North, Strong and Free defence policy, covers the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced sensors, BAE Systems, CAD 22.2 billion, CAD 8 billion, CANADA, domestic defence, economic impact, Halifax testing facility, HMCS Fraser, HMCS Mackenzie, HMCS Saint-Laurent, Irving Shipbuilding Inc, job creation, modern radar, Our North Strong and Free, partnership, River-class destroyer, Royal Canadian Navy, Shipbuilding, Type 26 design, Weapon Systems
(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT networks operator, has partnered with Zenze, a supply chain management solutions provider, to offer affordable wireless infrastructure for tracking and monitoring cargo across ports, terminals, warehouses, and more. The collaboration leverages Netmore’s managed … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged analytics, Asset Tracking, cargo, cargo monitoring, Cargo Visibility Network, cargo visibility services, CVN, data, data services, distribution centers, dry cargo, Internet of Things, IoT, IoT network, IoT networks, logistics, LoRaWAN, Netmore, Netmore Group, Ove Anebygd, Polar Structure, port logistics, port operations, ports, refrigerated cargo, SECURITY, Stephan Piworus, supply chain, supply chain digitalization, Supply Chain Management, surveillance, terminals, tracking, warehouses, wireless infrastructure, Zenze
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital is an Amsterdam-based private equity firm founded in 2025 by Sergio van Luijk and Ramon Keijsers. The firm’s strategy centers on partnering with Independent Sponsors (ISPs) across Europe and North America to uncover overlooked investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands, Small Business, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged co-investments, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, family office investments, Holland Corporate Finance, Independent Sponsors, ISPs, M&A, Oaklins Netherlands, private equity, private equity firm, Ramon Keijsers, Rise Point Capital, Sergio van Luijk
(IN BRIEF) DNV has issued an approval in principle for a newly developed LCO₂ carrier design, a project undertaken by Shell and Brevik Engineering. The vessel design has been rigorously evaluated and is recognized for meeting the stringent safety, technical, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged approval in principle, Brevik Engineering, carbon capture, DNV, environmental technology, greenhouse gas reduction, innovative design, LCO2 carrier, liquid carbon dioxide, maritime transport, Shell, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced a performance-based bonus for its German workforce, where every eligible employee will receive €4,140 in recognition of the company’s impressive achievements. The bonus initiative is a core part of the shared success strategy, designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 140, Bonus, corporate achievement, Daimler truck, employee recognition, financial success, German employees, INNOVATION, Motivation, Operational Excellence, performance-based reward, shared success, strategic progress, teamwork, €4
(IN BRIEF) Dutch logistics firm Cornelissen Transport has placed an order for 27 electric trucks from MAN, including 25 eTGX tractor units with GM cabins and 2 eTGS trucks, primarily to support supermarket deliveries. The move, led by Peter Leegstraten, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 375 cm, 450 km range, charging connections, compact wheelbase, Cornelissen Transport, diesel replacement, Dutch logistics, electric trucks, electrification, fleet expansion, GM cabins, MAN, MAN eTGS trucks, MAN eTGX tractor units, Megawatt charging, Peter Leegstraten, supermarket deliveries, sustainable operations
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Junta de Andalucía have secured a €150 million financing deal to extend Málaga Metro line 2, connecting Guadalmedina with the future Hospital Civil de Málaga station. This project includes the construction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2024-2027, 4.7 million journeys, Andalusia, Climate Action, economic cohesion, EIB, environmental sustainability, EU climate bank, European Union, Guadalmedina, Hospital Civil de Málaga, Junta de Andalucía, Málaga Metro, Málaga Metro line 2, metro stations, partnership, public transport, social cohesion, sustainability, sustainable transport, territorial cohesion, underground infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Air France-KLM have launched a multi-year initiative to shift the airline group’s legacy digital applications from proprietary data centers to the cloud. By establishing a unified operating model and leveraging a cloud migration factory that employs … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 350 applications, Accenture, Air France-KLM, aircraft maintenance, cargo services, cloud migration, cloud migration factory, common operating model, data analytics, data-driven decision-making, digital core, digital transformation, generative AI, governance framework, growth opportunities, legacy applications, multi-year initiative, partnership, passenger transport, Pierre-Olivier Bandet, Quality Standards, real-time agility, reusable templates, Sabine Bechelani, Scalability, time-to-market, travel experience
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued its first green loan, signing a EUR 700 million financing agreement with sustainable mobility leader Ayvens in December 2024. The deal, which splits into a EUR 350 million EIB credit and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 vehicles, 19, Ambroise Fayolle, Ayvens, climate action project, commercial fleets, decarbonization, eLCVs, electric light commercial vehicles, electrification, energy transition, EUR 350 million, European Investment Bank (EIB), France, funding diversification, funding package, Germany, green loan, innovative finance, Italy, LEZs, low emission zones, Netherlands, partnership, Patrick Sommelet, SMEs, sustainability, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has achieved significant global recognition in the ACI ASQ Awards, with four of its airports earning top honors based on passenger satisfaction. In Mexico, three international airports—Monterrey, Chihuahua, and Mazatlan, operated by OMA—won awards in all … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACI ASQ awards, Awards, Best Airport, Best Airport for Arrivals, Budapest Airport, Chihuahua, Cleanest Airport, Europe, leadership, Mazatlan, Mexico, Monterrey, Most Committed Teams, Most Pleasant Airport, OMA, passenger experience, passenger satisfaction, service quality, Simplest Airport Experience, traffic recovery, VINCI Airports
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz have set a new industry benchmark by finalizing the largest-ever order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, amounting to roughly 13,000 tons. This significant purchase is expected to cut CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons for Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ambition 2039, Beijing, biofuel, carbon neutrality, CO2e reduction, DB Schenker, Elke Pusskeiler, Frankfurt, green logistics, intercontinental supply chains, low-emission air freight, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, record SAF volume, Shanghai, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Thorsten Meincke, virtual allocation, waste-derived fuel
(IN BRIEF) Scania has unveiled an advanced e-machine for its battery-electric bus platform that offers four power options and integrated gearbox choices to suit diverse operational needs, along with a new three-battery pack delivering 312 kWh and a high-powered rear … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 312 kWh, 325 kW, Anna Ställberg, battery-electric bus platform, cybersecurity legislation, e-machine, electric mobility, energy efficiency, four power options, four-speed gearbox, operational performance, rear charging interface, Scania, sustainability, three-battery pack, two-speed gearbox, urban solutions
(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals is focused on increasing female participation in the male-dominated maritime logistics industry, especially as International Women’s Day approaches. The company has implemented various global and regional initiatives to recruit, retain, and support women across all levels. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Society, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged anti-harassment, APM Terminals, APMT-Maersk Women’s Network, Bahrain, diversity, Eclosión program, empowerment, female workforce, gender equality, Inclusion, International Women's Day, leadership development, Limón Costa Rica, Lisbeth Thomas Fuller, local initiatives, logistics industry, Matthew Luckhurst, mentorship programs, National Strategy for Advancing Women, Sander Hubbers, sustainable development, women in maritime logistics, work-life balance
(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply a 100T AHC crane for a Dive Support Vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. Although this order is not included in Cargotec’s reported orders due … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 100T AHC crane, Cargotec, discontinued operations, Dive Support Vessel, fourth quarter 2024, Guangzhou Salvage Bureau Company, Guangzhou Salvage shipyard, High performance, Jana Marine Service Company, lightweight design, local sales team, MacGregor, Pasi Lehtonen, performance optimization, previous delivery, seamless integration, second quarter 2026, Senior Vice President Offshore Solutions, Tang Renjian, vessel delivery
(IN BRIEF) A coalition of major industry players has launched a pioneering initiative in Western France to transform boat manufacturing through a circular economy model. In this breakthrough collaboration, Groupe Beneteau will incorporate recycled composite materials, including Arkema’s innovative Elium® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerospace, Arkema, automotive, boat manufacturing, Chomarat, circular economy model, circular manufacturing, CO2 emissions reduction, Composite Recycling, construction, Elium resin, glass fibers, global transition, Groupe Beneteau, industry leaders, Owens Corning, partnership, proof of concept, recycled composite materials, sustainability, sustainable boatbuilding, thermolysis technology, Veolia, Western France, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) The Schaeffler Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Statement as part of its Annual Report, fully aligning with EU CSRD and ESRS standards. This marks the first time the report integrates data from the recent merger with Vitesco … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 1.5°-compliant economy, 2024 Sustainability Statement, A- Rating, Annual Report, CDP ratings, CEO Klaus Rosenfeld, climate change, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, ecological responsibility, ESRS, European reporting standards, European Sustainability Reporting Standards, fourth quarter, greener future, Handelsblatt Global Transition Award 2024, leadership, MERGER, performance metrics, Schaeffler Group, social responsibility, stakeholders, sustainability, sustainability efforts, Sustainability Initiatives, transparency, Vitesco Technologies Group AG, water security
(IN BRIEF) SEB Nordic Energy’s portfolio company Locus Energy, in partnership with Ingrid Capacity, is launching the largest battery energy storage project in the Nordics. The project, which will add 70 MW/140 MWh of storage to its Finnish renewable assets, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 125 GWh wind portfolio, 2026, 70 MW/140 MWh, energy balancing, Europe, Finnish renewable portfolio, flexible assets, grid-scale battery storage, hydropower, Ingrid Capacity, largest battery energy storage facility, Locus Energy, Nivala Municipality, Nordics, Ostrobothnia, pan-Nordic independent power producer, partnership, Portfolio Manager, Richard Gavel, SEB Nordic Energy, strategic partnership, sustainability, system flexibility, three wind parks, Wind
(IN BRIEF) Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, Inc., a supplier of building finishing materials in the US, including Schönox branded products. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the growing building finishing market and will lead to improved efficiency … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, building finishing materials, business integration, cross-selling, flooring applications, HPS North America, logistics, Mike Campion, Parex, partnership, production, Regional Manager Americas, Schönox, self-leveling, Sika, US market, waterproofing solutions
(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM has introduced a new premium service called “My Exclusive Concierge” to provide customers with tailored support around the clock. As part of the CMA CGM+ value-added services, this initiative ensures continuous, personalized assistance to meet the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged analytics reports, ANL, Charles-Henry Babin de Lignac, CMA CGM, CNC, Customer support, My Exclusive Concierge, personalized assistance, personalized monitoring, premium customer service, round-the-clock service, shipping industry, SpotOn, supply chain, tailored support, value-added services
(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 26 million in financing to Carisbrooke Shipping to support the construction of two modern, environmentally-friendly general cargo vessels. The project, backed by Dutch export credit insurance, contributes to the British company’s fleet renewal … Read the full press release
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