Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Continental presents bus tires, electronics, fleet management and instrumentation solutions, as well as ergonomics at Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium

Fully configurable instrument cluster part of the trend toward networked vehicles Camera systems and ContiPressureCheck™ improve efficiency and safety Consultancy available for electric-electronic system architecture Custom premium tires for city, regional, and long-haul passenger transport Special winter tires for all-round … Read the full press release

UR:BAN project: Continental demonstrated how driver assistance and vehicle networking functions can make driving in built-up areas safer, more efficient and more comfortable

Live demonstrations at the concluding presentation of the UR:BAN project in Düsseldorf show the effectiveness of innovative assistance systems for lateral and longitudinal vehicle control. Practical experience has shown that hazardous traffic situations in built-up areas can be detected and … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval to release third-quarter earnings on October 27th

Lund, Sweden, 8-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval will release third-quarter earnings on October 27th at 07:30 CET. The telephone conference will start at 08:30 CET. To join the telephone conference – hosted by Alfa Laval’s President and CEO, Lars Renström, … Read the full press release

Green Cities y Sostenibilidad: Indra mostrará los últimos avances en sistemas inteligentes de pago, gestión integrada o eficiencia energética para las diferentes infraestructuras y medios de transporte

La multinacional mostrará los últimos avances en sistemas inteligentes de pago, gestión integrada o eficiencia energética para las diferentes infraestructuras y medios de transporte Tecnologías que marcarán el futuro del sector como las comunicaciones y redes inalámbricas de sensores o … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering / SBB Cargo: Intelligente Züge werden den Güterverkehr und die Logistik revolutionieren

Intelligente Züge werden den Güterverkehr und die Logistik revolutionieren. Gemeinsam mit Bosch Engineering ist SBB Cargo daran, die Logistik auf der Schiene zu digitalisieren und zu einem vernetzten Transportsystem auszubauen. Die beiden Unternehmen haben eine Kooperation vereinbart, um gemeinsame sogenannte … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to support Trent 500 engines for 3 AerCap Airbus A340s operated by South African Airways

DERBY, 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for TotalCare Flex agreements with AerCap and South African Airways. The agreements mark a new milestone for TotalCare Flex, designed for owners and operators of mature engines and … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to increase investment in R&D and further efficiencies of its Marine business

DERBY, 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has today announced plans to continue the transformation of its Marine business through a programme of increased investment in research and development and further efficiencies, as it positions the business for the future, following … Read the full press release

Bosch / SBB Cargo: Smart trains will revolutionize freight traffic and logistics

Freight goes online Freight wagons to become a smart and connected mode of transport Collaboration combines automotive expertise with knowledge of the rail transport sector Digitalization of freight traffic essential for efficient logistics processes “Digitalized freight wagons make logistics transparent, … Read the full press release

MacGregor to optimise cargo handling systems for five 10,500 TEU container vessels

Cargotec’s MacGregor receives USD 21 million order for optimised cargo handling systems for five container vessels  HELSINKI, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order worth USD 21 million for optimised cargo handling systems for five 10,500 … Read the full press release

MacGregor: Zhengyu Li (Frank) appointed Vice President, Head of China business

HELSINKI, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor develops operations in China and strengthens its organisation by appointing Zhengyu Li (Frank) as Vice President, Head of China as of 1 October 2015. Mr Li drives the development of MacGregor business in the … Read the full press release

Zetes announced availability of its logistics execution solution ZetesMedea Voice on Zebra Technologies’ Android™-based voice-capable mobile computers

BRUSSELS, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes is pleased to announce the availability of its logistics execution solution ZetesMedea Voice on Zebra Technologies’ Android™-based voice-capable mobile computers. Zetes industrial voice solution has been successfully deployed on thousands of Windows-based devices throughout Europe. … Read the full press release

PKP CARGO to purchase 15 multi-system locomotives from Siemens Group

PKP CARGO shall purchase 15 multi-system locomotives from the Siemens Group. These locomotives are intended for PKP CARGO trains in Poland and six other states of the European Union. Siemens will supply the locomotives to PKP CARGO starting from January … Read the full press release

Volvo: Seinabo Sey performed onboard one of Gothenburg’s new electric buses to promote ElectriCity

GOTHENBURG, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the initiative of Volvo, the City of Gothenburg and others, Seinabo Sey – one of Sweden’’s most popular artists – recently performed onboard one Gothenburg’s new electric buses. Two music videos are being released today. They … Read the full press release

Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com doubles the number of its employees in France

17 new domestic journey options, including first services from Marseille and Toulon €2.7m fleet of 10 new coaches to run new services from 30 September More than 75 employees now located at megabus.com base near Lyon Tickets from €1 now … Read the full press release

Skanska Infra, Pöyry and Ramboll consortium to improve Highway 6 between Taavetti and Lappeenranta, Finland

The Finnish Transport Agency has signed an agreement with a consortium formed by Skanska Infra, Pöyry and Ramboll on the execution phase of Highway 6 between Taavetti and Lappeenranta. The work is carried out as an alliance-based project. The same … Read the full press release

Firestone reaffirms its core philosophy – to allow the young-at-heart the “freedom to drive” and discover

Zaventem, Belgium, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Firestone came to Europe from the USA in the 1930’s. Ever since, it has maintained a place in the old continent’s tyre market thanks to its strong American heritage and reputation for reliable, competitive quality tyres. … Read the full press release

Sixt ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main, 17. bis 27. September 2015

Mobilitätsdienstleister ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Premium-Carsharing DriveNow mit Elektrofahrzeug BMW i3 auf dem Sixt-Stand Frankfurt am Main, 18-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt hält die IAA mobil: Der weltweit tätige Mobilitätsdienstleister ist Partner der Internationalen Automobil-Ausstellung in Frankfurt am Main … Read the full press release

Sixt ist auf der dmexco 2015 in Köln

Sixt Social Media-Team macht Messe auf besondere Weise erlebbar Einrichtung einer virtuellen Sixt-Station via Facebook und Twitter Köln / München, 18-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovatives Marketing live erleben: Sixt ist auf der dmexco 2015 in Köln präsent und begleitet die weltweit … Read the full press release

TNT expands coverage of its international, morning delivery services in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland

Extended coverage area for inbound morning deliveries Improved air connections with Sweden and Finland AMSTERDAM, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TNT is strengthening its international express delivery services to the Nordics with improved air connections to Sweden and Finland and additional … Read the full press release

Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud joins Alstom Transport as Senior VP France

Levallois-Perret, France, 16-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud is joining Alstom Transport as Senior Vice President France at the beginning of October. In this capacity, he is also a member of the Executive Committee of Alstom Transport. In his new role, … Read the full press release