Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd regional center opens in Singapore

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

Airbus Group to present at Defexpo 2016 from 28-31 March 2016 in Goa, India

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

Airbus awards another production project at Azura Polska’s new facility in Poland

Investments taking shape in Poland with opening of Azura Polska facility in Łódź, where A350 XWB parts will be manufactured Airbus Helicopters’ design office and Łódź University of Technology are working on new generation aviation seats, to be manufactured by … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters launches the commercialisation of its H160

Airbus Helicopters ready to sign letters of intent for the H160 Development, industrialization and customer support on track for 2018 entry into service Louisville, Kentucky, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — After its worldwide debut at Heli-Expo in 2015, Airbus Helicopters is now … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters’ H215 to embark on US-wide demo tour following its appearance at the 2016 Heli Expo international trade show

H215 to fly across USA during three-week demo tour Customers to experience first-hand the latest helicopter to join the “H” family Last stop of tour at the Aerial Firefighting International in Sacramento, CA Louisville, Kentucky, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters’ … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters: NHV’s H175 fleet reached 3,000 flight hours demonstrating the aircraft’s reliability in oil and gas offshore transportation

Now in operation with NHV Group in Den Helder and Aberdeen, with more than 3.000 flight hours since December 2014 First VIP aircraft to be delivered this year; Public Services version on track for 2017 delivery Virtual reality experience available … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters announces management changes

Ben Bridge appointed new Executive Vice President Global Business Matthieu Louvot joins Executive Committee as Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services Dominique Maudet joins Airbus Group as Head of Strategic Defence Relations Marignane, France, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ben Bridge … Read the full press release

Volvo: Professors Astrid Linder and Mats Svensson awarded The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for Transportation Research 2015 scholarship

The development of crash test dummies has played a vital role in terms of car safety. Two researchers into traffic safety are now being rewarded for their crucial work in the field of biomechanical research. The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica’s first AgustaWestland AW101 for the Italian Air Force now operational

The most advanced and capable aircraft available for personnel recovery, special forces missions and a range of additional tasks  The Italian Air Force has a total requirement for 15 of these dedicated AW101 helicopters Over 220 AW101s ordered by customers … Read the full press release

Raytheon with Finmeccanica, CAE USA and Honeywell Aerospace to provide next-generation training solution for the U.S. Air Force

Finmeccanica, CAE USA and Honeywell join Raytheon to provide fully integrated solution Washington,D.C., 25-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is offering an integrated, next-generation training solution for the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training competition. Raytheon, one of the … Read the full press release

Alstom unveils design of Citadis trams for the East-West line of Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole

Christian Estrosi, President of the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region, Mayor of Nice, President of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole, the designer Ora Ïto, and Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO of Alstom, have unveiled the design of the Alstom Citadis trams that will circulate … Read the full press release

Blackstone to acquire 12 logistics assets in CEE with 5-year EUR 91 million facility from Erste Group

VIENNA, 23-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 265 000 sqm portfolio covers 12 standing logistics investments located in Hungary (5), Romania (4), Poland (2) and Slovakia (1), as well as land reserves. Two of these assets – Bucharest and Ploiesti (RO) – … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel to handle logistics for Corning Life Sciences business in the Asia-Pacific market

Shanghai / China, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) has appointed Kuehne + Nagel to manage the distribution requirements for its Corning Life Sciences business in the Asia-Pacific market. Under the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel will handle the logistics … Read the full press release

Dassault Aviation presents Falcon 7X trijet and the Falcon 2000LXS twin at the Singapore Airshow

Singapore, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The six day event, which opens on February 16th, will take place at Singapore’s Changi Airport and will coincide with Dassault Aviation’s 100th anniversary. In addition to the Falcon 7X and 2000LXS, the air show will … Read the full press release

Amey’s Target Zero campaign wins the Workforce Safety Award at the UK Rail Industry Awards

OXFORD, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey’s Target Zero campaign and safety initiatives within our rail business were giving a ringing endorsement by our industry peers last week – as we were announced winners of the Workforce Safety Award at the UK … Read the full press release

DB Schenker strengthens its land transport network with 75 percent acquisition of Redhead Holdings Ltd

Relevant authorities approved the transaction ESSEN/BERLIN, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — After approval by the competent authorities Schenker AG acquired 75 percent of Redhead Holdings Ltd. as of January 29, 2016. A takeover of the remaining 25 percent share is foreseen, contractual after four years. With the merger of … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica exhibits its latest technologies and products in helicopter, aeronautics and security fields at Singapore Air Show

At Singapore Air Show, Finmeccanica will showcase its leading technologies and products in the helicopter, aeronautics and security fields Project Zero, Finmeccanica’s vision of future aircraft, on display for the first time in Asia The company has a consolidated presence … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp addresses the mobility of passengers at the new Barcelona metro stations

Innovative entrances to new Barcelona metro stations with intelligent elevators and escalators coordinated with the arrival and departure of trains. Each year over 30 million passengers will benefit from 180 new mobility units in the stations. ESSEN, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Thales awarded with the modernisation of the German Navy’s tactical and procedural trainer at the naval training centre in Bremerhaven

PARIS, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and in Source Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Thales with the modernisation of the German Navy’s tactical and procedural trainer (TVTM1) at the naval training centre (MOS) in … Read the full press release

Arrius 2R engine that powers Bell 505 Jet Ranger X received EASA certification

BORDES, 16-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Turbomeca (Safran, Euronext Paris : SAF) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, are delighted to announce that Turbomeca has received EASA engine type certification for its Arrius 2R engine, that powers the Bell … Read the full press release