Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Low-fares coach operator megabus.com adds two new routes in the Normandy and Burgundy regions of France

Destinations in Normandy and Burgundy regions added to network from 3 February 2016 Direct links to Paris from more than 20 locations in France Six state-of-the-art vehicles to operate new routes Tickets from €1 now on sale for new routes … Read the full press release

Bridgestone to launch new game-changing touring tyre with additional benefits and safety for all consumers

Stay safe and in control with virtually any tyre damage you encounter, whatever car you drive! BRUSSELS, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone, the world’s number one rubber and tyre manufacturer, announces the launch of Bridgestone DriveGuard, a new game-changing touring tyre … Read the full press release

Vaisala to deliver eighty (80) Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems and sub-systems for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

HELSINKI, 26-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala has signed a multi-year contract with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to deliver eighty (80) Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems and sub-systems. These systems are being procured to replace aging RVR systems currently in … Read the full press release

NORDEN writes down USD 180 million from the value of its dry cargo fleet

HELLERUP, Danmark, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORDEN writes down the carrying amount of owned dry cargo vessels by USD 180 million and at the same time makes a provision of USD 160 million for losses on long-term chartered dry cargo vessels. … Read the full press release

YCMP signs new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo for MAN B&W-branded, two-stroke diesel engines production

YCMP becomes latest Chinese licensee COPENHAGEN, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province on 16 January 2016, local engine builder – Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YCMP) – signed a new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & … Read the full press release

Predictive maintenance: Spanish Services team’s new maintenance tool TrainScanner recognised with the internal Alstom Innovation Awards

Levallois-Perret, France, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest Alstom Innovation Awards have recognised, with a Jury Special Prize, a new maintenance tool, TrainScanner, developed by the Spanish Services team in collaboration with the UK Services Team. The Alstom Innovation Awards … Read the full press release

ABB main partner of the longest rail tunnel in the world the Gotthard Base Tunnel

ABB is a main partner of the “Gottardo 2016” project Geneva / Zurich, Switzerland, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest rail tunnel in the world, will be officially opened in June this year. A wide … Read the full press release

Codeshare dispute: airberlin and Etihad Airways to grow their partnership in a sustainable manner following Lüneburg Court ruling

BERLIN, 18-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — airberlin welcomes the decision by the Higher Administrative Court in Lüneburg, ordering the German Aviation Authority (LBA) to approve 26 of its 31 disputed codeshare routes with Etihad Airways until the end of the winter schedule … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital delivered the final of twelve aircraft to PT Garuda Indonesia as part of 2012 lease deal

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one new CRJ1000, MSN 19044, to PT Garuda Indonesia on lease. This is the final of twelve aircraft to be delivered to the airline as part of an aircraft … Read the full press release

Ghent University strengthens its expertise in the field of Port and Maritime economics

GHENT, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the Teaching Chair ‘Port of Ghent’, the Maritime Institute (MI) of Ghent University aims to strengthen its expertise in the field of Port and Maritime economics. Professor Theo Notteboom is responsible for the education and … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel to run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials supplier to trade customers for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

London / UK, Schindellegi / CH, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel and GSK signed an end-to-end global logistics partnership until 2021 that will see Kuehne + Nagel run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials … Read the full press release

Keolis’ car parking subsidiary EFFIA acquired 33.27% in Ile-de-France’s 2nd leading car park operator

EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary, has acquired 33.27% of SAEMES. France’s number two car park operator has joined forces with the second leading car park company in Ile-de-France. PARIS, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary and the … Read the full press release

ZF’s CEO Dr. Stefan Sommer at CES 2016: In the coming decade, our technologies will decisively shape the path towards autonomous driving

The technology company is paving the way for autonomous driving After its acquisition of TRW, ZF now offers a unique technology portfolio for intelligent mechanics First joint appearance at CES Friedrichshafen/Las Vegas, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During its first appearance at … Read the full press release

ZF TRW demonstrates automated driving concept and advanced occupant safety technology on Rinspeed’s new ‘Etos’ at CES 2016

Etos features retractable steering wheel with hands on/off detection Allows customized environment for the driver as well as enhanced styling options Roof airbags presents flexible option for frontal occupant protection FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF TRW, the Active and … Read the full press release

ZF highlights its leading position in environmental sensing technology at CES 2016 in Las Vegas

ZF paves the way for automated driving across all vehicle classes Camera family supports multiple advanced functions and features industry leading packaging; next generation radar will offer increased resolution for enhanced detection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users Third … Read the full press release

Advanced Urban Vehicle: ZF presents an exemplary solution for urban individual transport in the compact and subcompact segments

Semi-automated assistance functions enhance comfort/convenience, safety, and efficiency Electric vehicle parks fully automatically with minimal moves Study of a cloud-based driver assistance system delivers greater safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience on the road Innovative multifunction steering wheel with hands on/off … Read the full press release

CES 2016: ZF to unveil four innovative approaches to the human-machine interface (HMI) as part of its Cockpit Concept

ZF demonstrates different communication options between the driver and vehicle to support automated driving Steering wheel equipped with touch sensors (hands on/off detection) and a touch display with haptic feedback allow for use without looking Advanced functionality ensures reliable driver … Read the full press release

NAIAS 2016: ZF unveils systems that will increase vehicle efficiency and safety and make automated driving a reality

After its acquisition of TRW, the technology company now offers a comprehensive product portfolio for intelligent mechanics ZF will supply technology for automated driving functions for all vehicle segments Electrical drives and plug-in hybrid systems reduce emissions and increase efficiency … Read the full press release

MAPFRE: Una de cada siete multas de tráfico se recurren

La mitad de los clientes de MAPFRE tiene en su póliza el servicio gratuito de notificación de sanciones y recursos MADRID, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ser sancionado por cometer una infracción de tráfico es algo que suele ocurrir a cualquier … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel opens 50,000 sqm built-to-suit facility in Singapore

Singapore, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel, one of the leading global logistics providers, today unveiled its Singapore Logistics Hub, a 50,000 sqm built-to-suit facility located in the west of Singapore. The facility is part of Kuehne + Nagel’s … Read the full press release