Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Continental Dominates Global EV Market: Supplies Original Equipment Tires to 18 of 20 Leading Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Signs Three-Year Deal with Boeing to Boost C-17 Fan Blade Repairs from New San Diego Facility

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has secured a three-year contract with Boeing to deliver fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use). Leveraging more than 15 years of repair expertise, the company will operate from … Read the full press release

Royal Mail and Sainsbury’s Team Up to Expand Smart Parcel Locker Network Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) Royal Mail and Sainsbury’s have entered a long-term partnership to install smart parcel lockers at Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK, marking Sainsbury’s as the first supermarket chain to adopt this service. The initiative, which began with operational lockers … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Fuels Go-Ahead Group’s Zero-Emission Transition with GBP 200 Million CAPEX Facility

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has secured a GBP 200 million CAPEX facility for the Go-Ahead Group, reinforcing its growth and commitment to sustainable transport. The new facility, arranged as a follow-up to an existing 2023 financing, is supported by six … Read the full press release

€2 Billion Investment Revolutionizes DHL’s Global Healthcare Logistics Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has announced a €2 billion strategic investment over the next five years to enhance its logistics operations in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, aligning with its “Strategy 2030”. The investment is aimed at supporting healthcare … Read the full press release

DHL and Temu Strengthen Partnership to Boost SME Growth Across Europe and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed an MoU with e-commerce marketplace Temu to deepen their partnership and support local SMEs in both established markets and growth regions such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. By harnessing DHL’s global logistics … Read the full press release

Vodafone Integrates STEP with UDAP to Enhance Emergency Response in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) A new integration between Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and the Netherlands’ Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP) will soon allow emergency services to alert more road users and authorities about approaching emergency vehicles, enabling quicker and … Read the full press release

Scania Paves the Way to Sustainable Construction and Mining with Advanced Hybrid and Electric Solutions at Bauma 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Bauma 2025, Scania is championing sustainable progress in construction and mining by presenting a broad suite of power solutions that include battery-electric, hybrid, and gas-powered options. With innovations such as the zero-emission BEV XT Tipper and a … Read the full press release

AFRY Drives Future Mobility: Awarded Major Contract for Breganzona Tunnel and Urban Transit Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, as a key member of the Tram Ticino consortium, has been awarded a contract by Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese SA to plan the Breganzona tunnel. This development is a crucial element in modernizing Lugano’s public transport network, … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Transform Pomezia: New 20,000 sqm BREEAM-Certified Logistics Hub Set to Boost Regional Economy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired over 54,000 square meters in Pomezia for an urban regeneration project that includes building a 20,000 square meter logistics warehouse. The project, managed by Logicor, involves demolishing a disused structure and constructing … Read the full press release

UK Rail Transformed: £300m Tri-Mode Fleet Order to Boost Capacity, Cut Emissions, and Revolutionize Travel

(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has announced a £300 million order for 45 new trains, featuring state-of-the-art tri-mode technology that can operate on electrified tracks, battery power, or diesel. Manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility and financed by Angel Trains, … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Acquires Strategic Rail Asset: Expanding Global Shipping Services Beyond the Panama Canal

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals has acquired the Panama Canal Railway Company (PCRC) from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and the Lanco Group/Mi‑Jack. The PCRC, which operates a 76-km railway adjacent to the Panama Canal and generated USD 77 million in … Read the full press release

ROCKINGER Marks 150 Years of Towing Innovation with Advanced Smart Coupling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ROCKINGER celebrates its 150th anniversary by honoring a long legacy of innovation and excellence in towing hitch technology. Founded in 1875 in Munich by Johann Rockinger, the company has continuously set benchmarks in quality and safety, including the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post Unveils Eco-Friendly ‘Flower Letter’ Stamp, Pioneering Recycled Paper Use

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post is introducing the “Flower Letter” stamp as part of its “World of Letters” standard series, available from April 3 in postal outlets and online. Priced at 95 cents, this stamp is the first gummed stamp made … Read the full press release

Green Financing Fuels Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Container Vessels for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 35 million in financing for the construction of two environmentally friendly, 1,200 TEU container feeder ships for Langh Ship, a Finnish shipping company. The ships are equipped with a highly efficient two-stroke, slow-speed … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Arocs Fleet Boosts Germany’s Highway Operations in Berlin-Brandenburg Handover

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Berlin-Brandenburg, under René Rudelt’s leadership, handed over two Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks to Michaela Kuban of Autobahn GmbH, part of a 51 three-axle truck delivery to German highway maintenance offices, with 58 four-axle trucks … Read the full press release

International Defense Leaders Converge to Explore Next-Generation Mobile Artillery Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin recently hosted an international summit in Europe as part of their Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) program. The event, attended by military leaders, industry experts, and defense professionals from 14 nations, focused on … Read the full press release

Hempel Launches Beyond the Horizon Podcast to Champion Diversity in Maritime

(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has launched its first podcast, Beyond the Horizon, to address the importance of diversity in the maritime industry. The inaugural season focuses on the challenges and opportunities of creating more inclusive workplaces both at sea and … Read the full press release

Marella Cruises Partners with Fincantieri for Landmark Newbuild Journey

(IN BRIEF) Marella Cruises is entering the newbuild market for the first time by partnering with Fincantieri to design and construct two new cruise ships, specifically targeting the English market with an emphasis on sustainability. The Memorandum of Agreement, signed … Read the full press release

Alstom Drives Safety and Efficiency Upgrades for Poland’s Key Freight Corridor

(IN BRIEF) Alstom will provide advanced rail traffic control systems for the modernization of the Poznań freight bypass, a project that will enhance the capacity of crucial railway lines no. 395 and 352. Under a contract with Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki … Read the full press release