Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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

Hempel: HEMPADUR 15600 is changing the game for newbuild tank coatings

Lyngby, Denmark, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Anticipating industry changes and responding to customer demands, international coatings manufacturer Hempel today announces the launch of two new pure epoxy coatings. HEMPADUR 15600 – changing the game for newbuild tank coatings A much-awaited addition … Read the full press release

Chinese locomotive manufacturer CNR Dalian and its local South African Consortium orders 232 MTU Series 4000 engines from Rolls-Royce

232 engines for freight locomotives produced by China’s CNR Dalian Engines for use in South African freight transportation Delivery expected from 2015 to 2017 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has received a major order from Chinese locomotive manufacturer CNR … Read the full press release

Airbus Group: The first EC135 T2+ helicopter of the Australian Defence Force for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System successfully completed its first flight in Europe

Donauwörth, Germany, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first EC135 T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), has successfully completed its … Read the full press release

Scania Financial Services’ operating income increased to more than SEK 1 billion during 2014

Operating income in Scania Financial Services increased to more thanSEK 1 billion during 2014. Customers are increasingly choosing Scania as their long-term partner in vehicle financing, which has meant a growing portfolio. Lower bad debt expenses and better margins also … Read the full press release

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain

SEVILLE, 23-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. In the coming days the … Read the full press release

Wholesale supplier of technical products and sanitary ware SAX to integrate Zetes’ mobile Proof of Delivery solution

Brussels, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — For SAX, a wholesale supplier of technical products (HVAC) and sanitary ware, accurate and efficient deliveries to customers and branches are crucial. SAX recently integrated Zetes’ mobile Proof of Delivery solution, which offers bespoke, optimised … Read the full press release

Ramboll to develop the initial plan for the Raide-Jokeri’s €280 million light rail service project jointly with WSP

Serving up to 100,000 passengers every weekday by 2040, the Raide-Jokeri light rail service is being planned between Helsinki and Espoo. Ramboll will develop the initial plan for the €280 million project jointly with WSP. Orestad, Denmark, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Cargotec: Kalmar to provide an integrated automation system at Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd’s (VICT) new terminal in Melbourne, Australia

HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to provide an integrated automation system to handle operations at Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd’s (VICT) new terminal in Melbourne, Australia. According to the contract, Kalmar will … Read the full press release

Cargotec Corporation to publish its financial statements review 2014 on 10 February 2015

HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation will publish its financial statements review 2014 on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 at 8:30 a.m. EET. The report will be available at www.cargotec.com after publication. A press conference for analysts and media, combined with … Read the full press release

Cargotec: MacGregor received contract from STX France SA to deliver cargo and passenger access equipment for two cruise ships

HELSINKI, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a contract from STX France SA to deliver cargo and passenger access equipment for two cruise ships. The order was booked into fourth quarter 2014 order intake. MacGregor’s ‘turnkey’ delivery … Read the full press release

Vaisala releases the latest addition to the Vaisala iRWIS total road weather solution, RoadDSS Road Condition App for the Apple IPad

Vantaa, Finland, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a global leader in innovative weather solutions for road maintenance and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) has released the RoadDSS Road Condition App for the Apple IPad. The latest addition to the Vaisala iRWIS total road … Read the full press release

Sixt nimmt den neuen Iveco Daily als 7,2-Tonner in seine Rent a Truck-Flotte auf

Sixt ist die erste Autovermietung in Deutschland mit dem neuen Fahrzeug im Angebot Der große Iveco Daily verbindet den Komfort eines Transporters mit der hohen Nutzlast eines Lkw für Privat- wie Gewerbekunden München / Unterschleißheim, 19-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ein Transporter … Read the full press release

Brazilian automotive vehicle manufacturer association Anfavea confirms MAN Latin America as the market leader for trucks for the twelfth year in a row

VW Constellation 24.280 model remains best-selling truck MUNICH, 19-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazilian automotive vehicle manufacturer association Anfavea has confirmed MAN Latin America as the market leader for trucks for the twelfth year in a row. The company closed 2014 … Read the full press release

TNT now offers CO2 neutral delivery of all express domestic consignments in Germany at no additional charge

Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Troisdof, Germany, 15-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TNT is now offering CO2 neutral delivery of all express domestic consignments in Germany at no additional charge. The initiative will help SMEs and large customers alike mitigate their environmental impact. CO2 … Read the full press release

SKIDATA acquired majority stake in its American distributor Sentry Control Systems

Grödig, 14-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SKIDATA has acquired a majority stake in its American distributor Sentry Control Systems. With its participation in the company, SKIDATA strengthens its US business and highlights its international growth strategy. SKIDATA is the majority shareholder … Read the full press release