Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Hiab: MOFFETT will host the inaugural MOFFETT World Championship as part of its 70th anniversary

Malmö, Sweden, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, will host the inaugural MOFFETT World Championship. The competition is the first such contest ever to be held in the world … Read the full press release

Leena Lie appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leena Lie, M.Sc. (Econ.), (b. 1968) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015. She will be a member of Cargotec’s Extended Executive Board and report to President … Read the full press release

Michel van Roozendaal appointed President of the MacGregor business area

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Michel van Roozendaal (M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering; MBA INSEAD, Fontainebleau; b. 1963) has been appointed President of the MacGregor business area. He will be a member of Cargotec’s Executive Board and report to President and CEO … Read the full press release

VINCI and Bouygues Construction joint venture awarded to build Line 3 of the Cairo metro between Haroun and El Nozha stations

Egyptian authorities maintain confidence demonstrated since 1981 Technical innovation – a first worldwide – for a very short delivery deadline Contract worth €264 million Rueil-Malmaison, 4-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Egyptian authorities have demonstrated renewed confidence in the joint venture … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group’s Forum DRIVE opened its doors to the public with exhibition based on the theme of “START – The world of the Volkswagen Group”

Introducing the Volkswagen Group and its brands Focus on the automotive Group’s brand diversity, tradition and visions BERLIN, 4-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DRIVE is set to open its doors to the public today with an exhibition based on the theme … Read the full press release

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd’s Floating Storage and Regas Unit (FSRU) Höegh Gallant commenced commercial operations under its five years FSRU contract with Egas in Egypt

OSLO, 1-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (“HLNG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Floating Storage and Regas Unit (FSRU) Höegh Gallant successfully completed all performance and commissioning tests on 29 April 2015, and has commenced … Read the full press release

Saab-developed PS-05/A fighter radar gives Gripen C/D improved performance and operating range

Defence and security company Saab has developed the PS-05/A fighter radar to a new version designated Mk4, which gives Gripen C/D improved performance and operating range. The development is a significant step on the roadmap for the future capability enhancement … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. brand Iveco arrives in the Malaysian market with full line-up of commercial vehicles

The brand, in partnership with exclusive distributor F.A. Trucks, marked its entrance into the country’s fast-growing truck market with a press conference. The full range of commercial vehicles for the market was introduced: the Stralis and 682 heavy commercial vehicles, … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. brand Iveco Bus chosen to equip the French Ministry of Defence with over 150 coaches

Iveco Bus was chosen by the Union des Groupements d’Achat Public (UGAP), France’s public sector procurement unit to supply the country’s Ministry of Defence with intercity buses. They will be used for the transport of army, air force and navy … Read the full press release

Swissport International appointed Katherine Boesen as Senior VP Global Commercial & Key Account Management Ground Handling

Opfikon, Switzerland, 1-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground handling services to the aviation industry, has appointed Katherine Boesen as Senior Vice President Global Commercial & Key Account Management Ground Handling effective 1 May 2015. … Read the full press release

Fincantieri: The frigate “Carabiniere” delivered at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard; the 4th vessel of the FREMM program

TRIESTE, 30-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The frigate “Carabiniere” was delivered today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. It is the fourth vessel of the FREMM program – Multi Mission European Frigates – commissioned to Fincantieri within the international Italian-French program, … Read the full press release

TomTom introduces Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras to drivers with the launch of new TomTom navigation devices

Four new TomTom GO devices introduced AMSTERDAM, 30-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) is introducing Lifetime World Maps and Lifetime Speed Cameras[1] to drivers with the launch of new TomTom navigation devices. Lifetime World Maps allows people to drive with maps … Read the full press release

TomTom introduces TomTom MyDrive designed to seamlessly connect the car to the digital world

Use your smartphone, tablet or PC to review real-time traffic information, plan routes, and send destinations to your TomTom GO AMSTERDAM, 30-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today introduces TomTom MyDrive, a website and app designed to seamlessly connect the car … Read the full press release

ÖBB Donau 2015: Tagesausflüge in Oberösterreich, Südböhmen und Bayern; Radtramper Donau: Mit Bahn&Bike zum Donauradweg

Tagesausflüge in Oberösterreich, Südböhmen und Bayern Radtramper Donau: Mit Bahn&Bike zum Donauradweg Kombitickets Sommerträume – Urlaub vor der Haustür WIEN, 29-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Auch 2015 locken die „Kombitickets Sommerträume“ wieder mit preisgünstigen Angeboten zu den schönsten Ausflugszielen des Landes. … Read the full press release

ÖBB: Der 1. Mai fällt heuer auf einen Freitag und eignet sich ideal für einen Kurzurlaub am verlängerten Wochenende: 9.300 zusätzliche Sitzplätze am 1. Mai-Wochenende

Jetzt Sitzplatz reservieren und entspannt in den Kurzurlaub WIEN, 29-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der 1. Mai fällt heuer auf einen Freitag und eignet sich ideal für einen Kurzurlaub am verlängerten Wochenende. Die ÖBB freuen sich auf viele zusätzliche Fahrgäste und … Read the full press release

ÖBB RAIL AD: Die ÖBB suchen bereits zum fünften Mal die kreativsten Werbungen und innovativsten Konzepte in der Out-of-Home Werbung

WIEN, 29-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ab sofort kann für den ÖBB RAIL AD 2015 eingereicht werden: Nach dem großen Erfolg in den vergangenen Jahren laden die ÖBB die Werbewirtschaft auch heuer wieder zum kreativen Markentransfer ein. Die Gewinner werden am … Read the full press release

Scania: Lars Sondergård from Denmark won the exciting Young European Truck Driver final

Södertälje, Sweden, 28-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lars Sondergård from Denmark won the exciting Young European Truck Driver final. The competition was decided in Södertälje, Sweden, on Saturday afternoon and attracted close to 10,000 spectators. Lars Sondergård, who participated in the YETD … Read the full press release

Korean Air Aerospace selected by Airbus to supply new Sharklet wingtip devices for the A330neo

Blagnac, France, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD), the aerospace manufacturing division of the Korean Air Group, has been selected by Airbus to supply new Sharklet wingtip devices including a wingspan extension for the A330neo – the new … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Foundation joined rescue activity in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert region after massive flooding and landslides

Blagnac, France, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An H125 rotorcraft chartered by the Airbus Helicopters Foundation has joined rescue activity in Northern Chile’s Atacama Desert region, where the heaviest rainfall in 80 years has caused massive flooding and landslides. With support … Read the full press release

Airbus: ORACLE TEAM USA trials new designs and systems on its testing platform AC45S boat for use in 2017 America’s Cup

Blagnac, France, 27-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the announcement in 2014 of the innovation partnership between Airbus and  ORACLE TEAM USA, the project has moved from the design offices to the open seas. The first in-water tests were carried out … Read the full press release