Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Neste Champions Renewable Fuels in Tour d’Europe to Accelerate Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, is proud to contribute to the Tour d’Europe initiative—a three-month road trip across 23 countries that demonstrates the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels. With stops planned at Neste … Read the full press release

Derby 507: Logicor’s Cutting-Edge Logistics Hub Fuels Local Growth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed the Derby 507 logistics and manufacturing facility in the East Midlands, a 508,003 sq ft development that is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs and bolster the local economy. Strategically located in Infinity Park … Read the full press release

Digital Defense Reinvented: Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics Unite for Next-Gen Military Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on integrating advanced robotics and AI into Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks’ military vehicle platforms, specifically targeting the Unimog and Zetros series. Utilizing ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS, … Read the full press release

Electrifying Education: KlimaWandelBus Brings Climate Change Awareness on the Move

(IN BRIEF) The KlimaWandelBus project has introduced a uniquely designed Mercedes‑Benz electric bus into regular service within the Teutoburg Forest/Egge Hills Nature Park. Handed over to key transport companies during a high-profile event on 27 March 2025, the bus is … Read the full press release

TruckCharge: Daimler Truck’s Pioneering Step to Power Europe’s Electric Freight Future

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is set to revolutionize electric truck charging in Europe with its new TruckCharge brand, which introduces a semi-public charging network designed to bridge the existing gap in infrastructure. The network will allow depot owners to offer … Read the full press release

ACEA Warns New US Tariffs Threaten Both Global Auto Trade and Domestic US Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) ACEA has voiced serious concerns over the US President’s recent decision to impose additional tariffs on the automotive sector. The association emphasizes that these tariffs will not only raise prices for American consumers and disrupt import channels but … Read the full press release

Digital Revolution in Automotive Manufacturing: Audi Embraces Siemens’ Virtual Automation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Audi are revolutionizing the automotive manufacturing landscape by implementing virtual shop floor automation using Siemens Xcelerator. This initiative involves the use of Siemens’ first entirely virtual controller, the Simatic S7-1500V, at Audi’s Neckarsulm facility, which is … Read the full press release

Atos Group’s Eviden and Axione Consortium Enhances Toulouse Metro Line C with Next-Gen Radio and Cybersecurity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading Atos Group business in digital and security solutions, has been chosen by Tisséo, the public transport authority in Toulouse, to provide and secure a ground-to-board radio communication system for the new metro line C. As … Read the full press release

NORDEN Expands Modern Capesize Fleet with Two Newbuilding Leases Amid Positive Freight Rate Outlook

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has announced the addition of two Capesize newbuilding leases with purchase options, underscoring its confidence in a positive long-term outlook for Capesize freight rates. These vessels, to be constructed in Japan and delivered in 2026 and 2027, … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Landmark ABSOLU Deal to Transform Military Equipment Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) The French Ministry of Defence’s SIMMT has awarded Thales the ten-year ABSOLU contract, a landmark deal that consolidates about 30 separate maintenance agreements for land force equipment across the Army, Navy, and Air & Space Force. This contract, … Read the full press release

Alex Gelbcke Joins ZF Aftermarket as European Leader to Accelerate Customer Focus and Growth

(IN BRIEF) ZF Aftermarket has announced that Alex Gelbcke will assume the role of Head of Europe, effective May 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, Gelbcke is set to enhance customer relationships, drive business growth, … Read the full press release

Innovative ‘v+’ Braking System Accelerates MGBahn’s Cogwheel Trains on Steep Alpine Route

(IN BRIEF) Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) and Stadler have introduced the world’s fastest rack-and-pinion railway through the launch of the “v+” braking system. This innovative technology, unveiled in Andermatt on a Stadler ORION multiple-unit train, allows cogwheel trains on the … Read the full press release

Singapore and Rotterdam Collaborate on Next-Gen Digital and Green Shipping Revolution

(IN BRIEF) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to further develop the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, which has been a major force in maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation … Read the full press release

SABIO GROUP TAKES IT’S ‘DISRUPT’ CX PROGRAMME ACROSS EUROPE

(IN BRIEF) Sabio Group announced that its highly regarded “Disrupt” digital customer experience transformation programme is expanding across Europe in 2025, now reaching three major cities: Madrid, London, and Paris. This expansion comes as the CX industry faces rapid AI … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom and Hawaii DOT Reinforce Safety with Major ATMS Upgrade on Oahu’s Key Transit Route

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a USD 1.4 million contract to upgrade the ATMS system in the Tetsuo Harano Tunnel and on the H3 Freeway in Oahu, Hawaii. This upgrade will integrate ITS and SCADA functionalities using the proven … Read the full press release

Ferrovial’s Polish Subsidiary Budimex Spearheads Baltic Rail Transformation with Rail Baltica Project

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial, through its Polish subsidiary Budimex, is at the forefront of the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, tasked with constructing a 58.08-kilometer high-speed railway from Pärnu to the Latvian border. Valued at around EUR332 million (approximately PLN 1.4 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks Conquer Extreme Winter Tests on the Simplon Pass

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s development team has advanced its innovation efforts by testing the first prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. These vehicles underwent intensive winter testing on the Simplon Pass in Valais, where extreme weather and … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Futuristic Office Hub to Redefine Workplace Flexibility in Munich

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is preparing to open a modern office complex near Munich’s East Station by the end of 2027, featuring 33,000 square meters of flexible workspace designed for about 4,000 employees. This development is part of the company’s strategic … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Commercial Transport: JOST Unveils Next-Generation Safety, Efficiency, and Eco Innovations at Transport Herning

(IN BRIEF) JOST, a leader in safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, is gearing up to showcase a diverse range of innovative products at Transport Herning, Scandinavia’s top transport fair running from April 3 to 5. The company is highlighting its … Read the full press release

Reactive Technologies and Siemens Revolutionize Grid Resilience with Integrated Edge-to-Cloud Inertia Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Reactive Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to advance grid stability and enhance renewable energy integration. By combining Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix®—which provides real-time, accurate grid inertia data—with Siemens’ Gridscale X software, specifically the PSS®E … Read the full press release