Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Kyocera Fastening Solutions selects Logicor’s sustainable Lelystad facility to drive logistics growth in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Kyocera Fastening Solutions has chosen Flevopoort Business Park in Lelystad as its new logistics base, signing a long-term lease with Logicor for a 13,000 sqm unit within a recently completed 40,000 sqm distribution centre. The facility offers prime … Read the full press release

New Thales Alenia Space Smart Factory in Rome Redefines European Satellite Production with Digital and Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its €100 million Space Smart Factory in Rome’s Tecnopolo Tiburtino. Supported by Italy’s PNRR funds and the Italian Space Agency, the facility integrates digital, robotic, and … Read the full press release

Costa Rica’s First Electric Train Secures EIB, CABEI and Green Climate Fund Financing to Drive Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through EIB Global, has signed a $250 million loan to support Costa Rica’s first electric train project — the country’s first EIB-financed operation in over ten years. Co-funded with the Central American Bank … Read the full press release

Helsinki Chooses Stadler’s Tango Nordic Trams to Drive the Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been awarded a major contract by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to deliver 63 Tango Nordic trams, with an option for 120 more, marking its first tram order in Finland. The contract includes over 30 years of full-service … Read the full press release

ZF LIFETEC Expands Michigan Facility with Next-Generation Crash Simulation and Safety Testing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC has opened a cutting-edge technology and testing center in Washington, Michigan, enhancing its capacity to develop next-generation passive safety systems. The facility, which integrates prototype development, engineering, and testing operations, features a new servo-controlled sled system … Read the full press release

ZF Launches SUMS Service Suite to Help Bus and Coach Manufacturers Ensure Secure and Compliant Software Updates

(IN BRIEF) ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has launched its Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite for bus and coach OEMs, offering a complete solution to meet the requirements of UN/ECE Regulation R156. The modular suite integrates SCALAR Software Manager, … Read the full press release

Telia Strengthens Sweden’s Rail Connectivity with Long-Term Communications Partnership with SJ

(IN BRIEF) Telia has signed a long-term partnership with SJ, Sweden’s leading train operator, to deliver robust communication services across its operations and train fleet. The collaboration encompasses mobile connectivity, IoT technologies, and a crisis management platform, ensuring secure and … Read the full press release

STRABAG Awarded €134 Million Contract for Southern Phase of Emonika Development in Ljubljana

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has signed a €134 million contract with Mendota Invest, part of the OTP Group, to build the southern section of the Emonika development in Ljubljana. This phase will include Slovenia’s future tallest office tower, a shopping centre … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space and Partners Deliver ESA’s Next-Generation Deep Space Antenna at New Norcia Ground Station

(IN BRIEF) The European Deep Space Antenna Alliance (E-DSA²), comprising Thales Alenia Space, Schwartz Hautmont, and mtex antenna technology, has inaugurated the European Space Agency’s new NNO-3 deep space antenna at New Norcia, Australia. The 35-meter antenna, part of ESA’s … Read the full press release

Gasum Builds Three New Biogas Refueling Stations to Support Finland’s Transition to Low-Emission Heavy Transport

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has begun construction on three new biogas filling stations in Ylivieska, Raseborg, and Joensuu, strengthening Finland’s renewable transport infrastructure. The new stations, expected to open early next year, will expand Gasum’s network to 23 LBG refueling sites … Read the full press release

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX distributed EV charging system delivering up to 1.68 MW for next-generation mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched SICHARGE FLEX, its new distributed EV charging system capable of delivering from 480 kW up to 1.68 MW DC with fully dynamic power distribution and charging currents of up to 1,500 A. Designed for both … Read the full press release

Scania launches new high-floor battery-electric platform to expand electrification into coach and inter-city transport

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced a new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe, expanding its electrification portfolio into inter-city and coach transport. Offering ranges of up to 600 km and luggage capacity comparable to combustion-powered coaches, the … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom to modernize busy Zarautz Este toll plaza in EUR 3.3 million AP-8 motorway project in Basque Country

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a EUR 3.3 million contract to upgrade the Zarautz Este toll collection area on the AP-8 motorway in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. The 13-month project will improve payment convenience for drivers on the heavily … Read the full press release

MINA IV surpasses $1.8 billion as Meridiam expands sustainable and resilient infrastructure investment across North America

(IN BRIEF) Meridiam closed its fourth-generation North America infrastructure fund, MINA IV, with more than $1.8 billion raised, exceeding its $1.7 billion target and outperforming the previous fund. The milestone coincides with the firm’s 20th anniversary, highlighting two decades of … Read the full press release

ABL strengthens Asia-Pacific leadership with appointment of Li Xiang to oversee rigs, jack-up operations, and geotechnical services

(IN BRIEF) ABL has appointed Li Xiang as Regional Director to lead its rigs, jack-up, and geotechnical services across Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore, Li Xiang will oversee operations across 10 countries and strengthen collaboration with ABL’s sister companies and technical … Read the full press release

Stellantis launches Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy with Mistral AI to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has expanded its partnership with Mistral AI, transitioning from pilots to a company-wide integration of artificial intelligence across its operations. Announced at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the collaboration includes the launch of an Innovation Lab to … Read the full press release

Leadership change at Renault Trucks as Volvo Group transitions from Bruno Blin to Antoine Duclaux

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault … Read the full press release

Study from Elli and New Energy Alliance highlights role of EVs and home energy systems in lowering household costs and boosting grid resilience

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group Charging’s Elli and more than 20 energy companies have released a Roland Berger study showing that decentralized energy technologies – such as EVs, solar systems, home batteries, and heat pumps – could save the German energy … Read the full press release

DHL Group strengthens regulatory and advocacy leadership with appointment of Maike Asmussen

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has appointed Maike Asmussen as Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs, effective January 1, 2026. She joins from Merck, where she was Chief Political Officer, and brings over two decades of political and advocacy experience, … Read the full press release

Kazakhstan’s maritime gateway set for major upgrade through €45 million EBRD-EU financing package

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing €35 million in financing to modernise Kazakhstan’s port of Aktau, with up to €10 million in additional support expected from the EU, creating a total package of €45 million. The funds will extend berths … Read the full press release