Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Daimler AG honored ten suppliers for their outstanding performance in the past financial year with the 2014 Daimler Supplier Award

Ten suppliers honored by Daimler for their outstanding performance More than 450 high-level representatives of the most important Daimler suppliers attended as guests at the Mercedes-Benz Center Stuttgart STUTTGART, 27-02-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler AG has honored ten suppliers for … Read the full press release

Jotun Marine Coatings: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will apply Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) on a number of existing and new vessels

Jotun Marine Coatings is pleased to announce that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will apply Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) on a number of existing and new vessels. Sandefjord, Norway, 23-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With almost 500 vessels, MSC has one … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines names Andrea Pernkopf Vice President for Product Management and Marketing

VIENNA, 23-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrea Pernkopf (47) will assume the position of Vice President for Product Management and Marketing of Austrian Airlines. She succeeds Bernd Hartweger, who has left the company. Born in Hinterstoder, Upper Austria, she is currently … Read the full press release

LeasePlan Corporation takes full ownership in LeasePlan Turkey

Almere, Netherlands, 20-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the announcement made on 6 November 2014, LeasePlan Corporation, the world’s leading fleet management and driver mobility company, today confirms it has completed the acquisition of the 49% stake in LPD Holding A.Ș, the … Read the full press release

Um die Hälfte mehr Fahrgäste im schnellsten ÖBB-Nahverkehr

Angebot von ÖBB und Land NÖ wird von den PendlerInnen hervorragend angenommen WIEN, 18-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Seit 10. Dezember 2012 verkehren die Regionalexpresszüge REX200 mit „200 Sachen“ zwischen Amstetten bzw. St. Valentin und dem Wiener Westbahnhof. An Werktagen außer … Read the full press release

Airbus: Indian Dynamatic Technologies Ltd to manufacture flap-track beams for A330 wide body family

Dynamatic to manufacture key wing components for A330 wide body family BLAGNAC, 17-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has signed an agreement with Bengaluru based Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. to be the single source supplier of flap-track beams for the wide body … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to present at IDEX 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 22-26 February 2015

LONDON, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — We will be showcasing a wide spectrum of products and high-end technologies for air, land, sea and cyber Our presence Our presence at IDEX will span a number of our businesses including a strong focus … Read the full press release

BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil

HAMBURG, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil. Zudem empfiehlt BMW Shell V-Power als Premium-Kraftstoff für Fahrzeuge der Marke BMW M. Ende letzten Jahres haben Shell und die BMW AG bekannt gegeben, … Read the full press release

The Astaldi Group wins EUR 190 million worth of orders in Italy

ROME, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Astaldi Group announces to have won orders in Italy for app. EUR 190 million, referred to the following works: – EUR 61 million, for the completion of the Naples-Afragola High-Speed Railway Station. The works provide … Read the full press release

Cargotec Corporation publishes annual report 2014 and financial statements for the accounting period 1 January-31 December 2014

HELSINKI, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation’s annual report 2014 and financial statements for the accounting period 1 January-31 December 2014 have been published in English and Finnish on the company’s website at http://annualreport2014.cargotec.com. The online annual report includes the … Read the full press release

University of Twente student managed to visit all S-Bahn stations in Berlin in the fastest way possible

Enschede, Netherlands, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mathematics student Loes Knoben recently managed to visit all S-Bahn stations in Berlin in the fastest way possible, namely in 15 hours and 4 minutes, a new record. In order to achieve this, she programmed a … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo renews contract with Chinese two-stroke licensee, China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC)

BEIJING, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in Beijing on 3 February 2015, MAN Diesel & Turbo renewed its contract with Chinese two-stroke licensee, China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC). The agreement runs for the next 10 years and covers … Read the full press release

Endesa: the first ever charging point to include a used battery from electric vehicle set up in Malaga

• Under this project, the useful lives of batteries that can no longer be used in vehicles can be extended by using them to store energy. • Green eMotion was designed to guarantee the swift and successful mass deployment of … Read the full press release

LuxairGroup Board of Directors approves fleet renewal strategy

Luxembourg, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — During a meeting held on 6 February 2015, the LuxairGroup Board of Directors approved the fleet renewal strategy proposal brought forward by the Management board. This two-phase strategy is based on Luxair Luxembourg Airlines’ need … Read the full press release

SABCA presents at the AERO INDIA 2015 Air Show 18th-22nd February, Belgian Aerospace

BRUSSELS, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SABCA will be at the AERO INDIA 2015 Air Show, from 18th February until 22nd February, 2015, Hall C, Booth 2.9 – Belgian Aerospace As a Tier 1 Partner of major OEM, SABCA has developed a … Read the full press release

The reorganization of Baltik Vairas German unit spurs a boost in efficiency

Šiauliai, Lithuania, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Baltik Vairas, the Northern European developer and manufacturer of bicycles and e-bikes, is going through a substantial structural reorganization which has already had an impact on the overall efficiency of business processes. Due to the reorganization … Read the full press release

Hiab to reorganise its operating structure into a model of five operative and more integrated business lines with profitability and cashflow responsibility

HELSINKI, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec’s Hiab business area’s strategic targets are to provide the best customer satisfaction in on-road load handling, to improve profitability and to grow faster than the market. To make the most of Hiab’s business potential, … Read the full press release

TomTom map updates: Now covers over 44 million kilometres and 4.2 billion people worldwide and features full navigable coverage for 126 countries

Amsterdam, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces map updates around the globe, increasing coverage and improving features for all business customers.  TomTom’s global map database now covers over 44 million kilometres and 4.2 billion people worldwide, and features full … Read the full press release

BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats announce the development of the Tri60® power boat

Teddington, UK, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats are pleased to announce the development of the Tri60®.  Short-listed for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015 in the Yacht Concept up to 40m category, this exciting new 60’ … Read the full press release

Hiab to supply five models of folding loader crane plus service and maintenance package to Travis Perkins plc.

HELSINKI, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, has won an extensive order to supply loader cranes to Travis Perkins plc. Hiab will supply five models of folding loader crane, ranging from versatile 4-ton cranes to powerful 14-ton cranes, … Read the full press release