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Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Mærsk A/S Interim Report Q3 2015: USD 778m profit negatively impacted by the lower oil price and lower average container freight rates

The Maersk Group delivered an underlying profit of USD 662m in a 3rd quarter with deteriorating freight rates and lower oil price. The Group expects an underlying result for 2015 of around USD 3.4bn, based on an underlying result in … Read the full press release

Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform: Sixt ist nach wie vor der Auffassung, dass die Reform mit schweren Strukturfehlern behaftet und deshalb verfassungswidrig ist

Erich Sixt: „Entscheidung des Bayerischen Verwaltungsgerichtshofs ist alles andere als überraschend.“ Pullach, Germany, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt wird den Rechtsstreit gegen die seit Anfang 2013 geltende Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform vor dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht fortsetzen. Der Bayerische Verwaltungsgerichtshof hatte gestern die Berufung von Sixt gegen … Read the full press release

Wessels Reederei, MAN Diesel & Turbo sign contract at Europort exhibition

Four-stroke MAN engine to be converted to dual-fuel operation COPENHAGEN, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wessels Reederei, the German shipping company, has signed a contract with MAN Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology to retrofit the 8L48/60B … Read the full press release

The largest and most powerful engine from MAN Diesel & Turbo portfolio ever designed and built approaches market début

COPENHAGEN, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Doosan Engine has reported that the initial start of an MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 two-stroke engine took place during October 2015 at its works in Korea –a successful shop-test subsequently followed. Rated at 103,000 horsepower, the … Read the full press release

MAN Engines to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines for yachts at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, USA

Modern common rail injection system with up to 1,800 bar. Proven and modified engine components. Elegant design cover. MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Engines is set to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines at the Fort Lauderdale Boat … Read the full press release

Arriva welcomed the decision for the first bus franchising scheme outside London

Sunderland, UK, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Arriva has welcomed the decision of an independent board set up by the government to assess proposals for the first bus franchising scheme outside London. The Quality Contract Scheme Board ruled that Nexus’s proposals for a Quality … Read the full press release

APM Terminals: Five of the world’s largest port operators joined by the Port of Rotterdam Authority launch joint environmental initiative

World’s leading port operators conduct green activities globally to promote environmental awareness The Hague, Netherlands, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thousands of port employees around the world have enthusiastically contributed their time and effort to a joint environmental initiative launched by marine … Read the full press release

Qingdao Port Group and APM Terminals sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the APM Terminals Vado, Italy port project

Agreement marks first overseas project in Qingdao Port’s international development. The Hague, Netherlands, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leaders from Qingdao Port Group met with APM Terminals executives in The Hague to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the APM Terminals Vado, … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Global Terminal Network enters China’s fast growing grain import market as part of joint venture with Qingdao Port International

New multipurpose terminal in Qingdao’s Dongjiakou Port with two deep water berths set to begin operations by early 2016, and help meet the needs of China’s fast-growing grain import market. Qingdao, China,  5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The APM Terminals Global Terminal … Read the full press release

LUKOIL Marine Lubricants won in “Technical Innovation” category at annual SeaTrade Maritime Awards

MOSCOW, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL Marine Lubricants became the winner in the category “Technical Innovation” at the annual SeaTrade Maritime Awards ceremony in the field of maritime industry. SeaTrade experts honored Company’s contribution in the development of lubes for the … Read the full press release

FCA and CNH Industrial supplied a fleet of cars and a significant, structured communication plan for Expo Milan 2015

Over the six-month period of the Universal Exhibition, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands have given life to a series of important initiatives within the Global Partnership, reconfirming the Group’s focus on the theme of sustainability.  TURIN, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Ireland: Private Motor Insurance Statistics for 2013; level of accident frequency and costs

DUBLIN, 26-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank today (23 October 2015) publishes the Private Motor Insurance Statistics. The Private Motor Insurance Statistics examines the level of accident frequency and costs, and the related impact upon allocated premium differentials by driver profile.  … Read the full press release

Travis Perkins plc’s CCF Limited won Hiab’s MOFFETT 70th anniversary charity auction

HELSINKI, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, is delighted to announce that CCF Limited, part of Travis Perkins plc, is the winner of its 70th anniversary charity auction. CCF placed the winning bid of €53,000 … Read the full press release

MOFFETT selected the 14 finalists who will compete in the first ever MOFFETT World Championship in Dundalk, Ireland

Dundalk, Ireland, 20-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, has selected the 14 finalists who will compete in the first ever MOFFETT World Championship, which will take place at the MOFFETT factory in Dundalk, Ireland on 23-24 October … Read the full press release

Transport for London: The High Court declared smartphones used by some private hire drivers are not taximeters

TfL welcomes legal clarity on the issue LONDON, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The High Court has today declared that smartphones used by some private hire drivers are not taximeters. Transport for London (TfL), along with Uber, the Licensed Taxi Driver … Read the full press release

Medium-term €30 million loan for Syndicat des Transports d’Ile-de-France (STIF) by pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank

Munich/Paris, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, the public investment finance specialist, has arranged a medium-term loan of €30 million for the Syndicat des Transports d’Ile-de-France (STIF). This loan is structured as a so called “Schuldschein” to support distribution … Read the full press release

BMT Designers & Planners won a three-year contract to support the US Navy’s environmental and conservation programs

LONDON, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced that it has won a three-year contract to support the US Navy’s environmental … Read the full press release

Scania launches Scania Fuel Masters competition to all drivers who drive Euro 5 and Euro 6 trucks

Scania Fuel Masters, a new interactive competition site being launched by Scania in October, will allow drivers to compare their most fuel-efficient journeys with each other via their mobile phones. The site encourages drivers to compete for prizes from Scania … Read the full press release

ÖBB: 1.500 Kilometer Bahnstrecken erhalten bessere Netzabdeckung mit einem Investitionspaket von 100 Mio. Euro

1.500 Kilometer Bahnstrecken erhalten bessere Netzabdeckung 100 Mio Euro Investitionsvolumen, Projektabschluß Ende 2018 ÖBB, BMVIT, A1, Drei und T-Mobile machen Bahnfahren attraktiver WIEN, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bahnfahren wird noch attraktiver: Mit einem Investitionspaket von 100 Mio. Euro verbessern die ÖBB, das … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register: Naval Architect and FLNG expert Michael Dickin on his upcoming presentation at Gastech Singapore

LONDON, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Naval Architect and FLNG expert Michael Dickin recently talked to Gastech News about his upcoming presentation at Gastech, where he will discuss the issues facing FLNG. In the article, Dickin argues that investment in simply … Read the full press release