HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TMS Tankers Ltd, one of the largest Greece based shipping fleet operators, has selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels under construction in China. The order was placed with Wärtsilä’s joint venture company … Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels being built for Denmark based Maersk Line A/S. The contracts with Wärtsilä were signed … Read the full press release
The INEOS Intrepid, the world’s largest multi gas carrier, today arrived at Rafnes in Norway carrying 27,500m3 of ethane from US shale gas. This is the first time that ethane from US shale gas has ever been shipped to Europe and represents … Read the full press release
A major milestone for the Norwegian All Weather SAR Helicopter programme that features an innovative search and rescue configuration The helicopters will be delivered to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with state-of-the-art equipment, including an all new … Read the full press release
The number of Aermacchi M-346 aircraft ordered by Italy rises to 18 Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland have ordered a total of 68 Aermacchi M-346s The new aircraft will be operated by the Italian Air Force ROME, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
PARIS, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BOURBON announces that it has taken delivery, as scheduled, of the Bourbon Arctic from the Vard Brattvåg shipyard (Norway) and completed her first anchor handling operation. The vessel was engaged in the disconnection and unmooring operation … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged BOURBON, Bourbon Arctic, Gaël Bodénès, Sigmund Hertzberg, Vard Brattvåg shipyard
LeasePlan Corporation N.V. today announces that a consortium of long-term investors has completed the acquisition of LeasePlan. Almere, Netherlands, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V. (“LeasePlan”), the world’s leading fleet management and driver mobility company, today announces that a consortium of … Read the full press release
2015 Audited Financial Results (Year to 31 December) MOSCOW, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective strategy, balanced chartering policy, excellent technical performance, together with positive freight market dynamics deliver exceptionally strong Y2015 results for Sovcomflot 2015 Highlights: Gross revenue increased by 7.6 … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Russia, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged SCF Group, Sergey Frank, Sovcomflot
LONDON, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Ipswich has celebrated its recent restoration project of the clock tower at Old Custom House with a time capsule made in partnership with a local school sealed into the roof, locking in memories … Read the full press release
Global Traffic Congestion at All Time High* – But Shocking Differences between Continents AMSTERDAM, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today released the results of the TomTom Traffic Index 2016, the annual report detailing the cities around the world with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey
Tagged İstanbul, Mexico City, Ralf-Peter Schaefer, TomTom Traffic Index 2016
Global Pharma Companies Focus on Packaging Regulations at Amsterdam Conference Princeton, NJ & Breda, The Netherlands, 21-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inno4Life, an internationally recognized original equipment manufacturer in Life Science equipment solutions, will participate as the prime platinum sponsor of … Read the full press release
• Operating result: 1.9 billion euros (+12.9%) • Total assets: 157.9 billion euros (+14.9%) • Portfolio: 16.6 million contracts (+11.4%) Braunschweig/Frankfurt am Main, 16-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Financial Services have again grown substantially during the 2015 financial year. At this … Read the full press release
Solna, Sweden, 14-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic consumers purchased goods online worth a total of SEK 161.6 billion in 2015, an increase of around 15 percent over last year’s figure. Purchases made from international sites during the year totaled SEK … Read the full press release
Posted in Retail, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
A joint industry project (JIP) to standardize subsea processing systems has been kickstarted by DNV GL with industry partners Petrobras, Shell, Statoil and Woodside. Subsea development projects have been under substantial pressure due to cost inflation and the low oil … Read the full press release
The root cause of many groundings and collisions, lost anchors are among the top five reasons for claims costs. A rising number of anchor losses reported over the last several years prompted DNV GL, Gard and The Swedish Club to … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged anchor losses, DNV GL, Gard, Håkon Skaret, The Swedish Club
Westhampnett, UK, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a US$6.5 million contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The contract is to supply a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion package for a cargo carrier designed by NSK Ship Design for Norwegian shipowner … Read the full press release
80.1-m Bilgin 263 yacht to be powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 units Long-standing partnership between MTU and Bilgin FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY/ ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MTU Turkey has signed a contract with Istanbul-based Bilgin Yachts for the supply of … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey
Tagged Bilgin Yachts, MTU engines, MTU Turkey, Rolls-Royce
After the Comcept system was brought into service in 2015 with initial operational capability, it is now to be extended to French Navy vessels BLAGNAC, 08-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space … Read the full press release
Sales and service of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, Mercedes-Benz Vans and FUSO trucks and buses in 18 countries from Singapore Handover of the 1000th Mercedes-Benz Citaro city bus for public transport in Singapore on the occasion of the opening ceremony … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler, Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd, Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard
New Delhi, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group will have a major presence at Defexpo 2016 taking place from 28-31 March 2016 in Goa, India. The highlight of the Group’s participation will be the ‘Make in India’ programmes that it is … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus Group, Defexpo 2016
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