Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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

FL Technics Expands MRO Capabilities with EASA Certification for Embraer Heavy Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group and a recognized global leader in MRO services, has obtained EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft. This development enables the company to meet the rising … Read the full press release

Alstom to Power Le Havre’s Urban Upgrade with Next-Generation Eco Citadis Trams

(IN BRIEF) Le Havre Seine Métropole has chosen Alstom to supply eight new-generation Citadis trams as part of a four-year framework agreement. These modern trams, which are set to begin delivery in 2027 with the introduction of line C, will … Read the full press release

Strasbourg’s Transit Transformation: Alstom to Deliver 27 Next-Gen Eco Citadis Trams

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a significant new order to supply 27 new-generation Citadis trams to the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS) under an eight-year framework agreement valued at up to 250 million euros. This … Read the full press release

Thales Drives Next-Generation Sonar for Dutch Submarine Superiority

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed an agreement with Naval Group to supply an advanced sonar suite for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines under the RNSC programme. This comprehensive sonar system is designed to deliver a full picture of … Read the full press release

Voith Unveils Dual-Fuel Water Tractors Featuring Next-Generation Propulsion and Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Voith has introduced two innovative TRAktor V3900-DF water tractors featuring a dual-fuel drive system capable of operating on both LNG and diesel. The vessels are enhanced by two newly developed Voith Schneider Propellers (VSP) type 32X6/265, ensuring superior … Read the full press release

DB Schenker’s Electric Trucks Conquer Harsh Finnish Winters, Paving the Way for Sustainable Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has successfully demonstrated the reliability of its electric truck fleet in Finland over a one-year period, proving that these sustainable vehicles can operate efficiently in extreme winter conditions, even at -30°C. Two FUSO eCanter trucks have … Read the full press release

ORLEN Secures Second LNG Supply Contract with Naftogaz to Bolster Ukraine’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN and Naftogaz of Ukraine have signed a new natural gas supply contract, ensuring deliveries for Ukrainian consumers starting in April. This is the second contract under a cooperation agreement signed earlier this year, with the gas being … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Global C-ITS Deployment Paves the Way for Safer, Smarter Highways

(IN BRIEF) Germany is advancing highway safety and traffic efficiency through a new C-ITS initiative that uses ITS Roadside Stations integrated into mobile barrier boards across 8,600 kilometers to send real-time warnings to drivers about roadworks, thereby protecting road workers. … Read the full press release

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and ANA Forge 2032 MRO Pact to Sustain CFM56-7B Fleet Excellence

(IN BRIEF) MTU Maintenance Zhuhai and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a long-term contract, running until the end of 2032, for the MRO of ANA’s fleet of CFM56-7B engines that power 47 Boeing 737NG aircraft. Covering approximately 100 engines, … Read the full press release

Canada Commences Next-Generation Naval Build with Major Domestic Contract Award

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. have signed a CAD 8 billion contract to begin the next phase of Canada’s River‐class destroyer programme. This contract, part of the Government’s Our North, Strong and Free defence policy, covers the … Read the full press release

Netmore and Zenze Partner to Deploy LoRaWAN® Networks for Cargo and Asset Monitoring at Ports and Terminals Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT networks operator, has partnered with Zenze, a supply chain management solutions provider, to offer affordable wireless infrastructure for tracking and monitoring cargo across ports, terminals, warehouses, and more. The collaboration leverages Netmore’s managed … Read the full press release

Rise Point Capital: Co-investing with Independent Sponsors to Unlock International Investment Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital is an Amsterdam-based private equity firm founded in 2025 by Sergio van Luijk and Ramon Keijsers. The firm’s strategy centers on partnering with Independent Sponsors (ISPs) across Europe and North America to uncover overlooked investment … Read the full press release

Shell and Brevik Engineering’s LCO₂ Carrier Design Earns DNV’s Nod for Maritime Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has issued an approval in principle for a newly developed LCO₂ carrier design, a project undertaken by Shell and Brevik Engineering. The vessel design has been rigorously evaluated and is recognized for meeting the stringent safety, technical, … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Empowers Success with a €4,140 Bonus for Its German Workforce

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced a performance-based bonus for its German workforce, where every eligible employee will receive €4,140 in recognition of the company’s impressive achievements. The bonus initiative is a core part of the shared success strategy, designed … Read the full press release

Cornelissen Transport Accelerates Electrification with MAN Order for 27 Advanced Electric Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Dutch logistics firm Cornelissen Transport has placed an order for 27 electric trucks from MAN, including 25 eTGX tractor units with GM cabins and 2 eTGS trucks, primarily to support supermarket deliveries. The move, led by Peter Leegstraten, … Read the full press release

€150 Million Investment Propels Málaga Metro Extension to Boost Urban Mobility and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Junta de Andalucía have secured a €150 million financing deal to extend Málaga Metro line 2, connecting Guadalmedina with the future Hospital Civil de Málaga station. This project includes the construction of … Read the full press release

Accenture and Air France-KLM Propel Digital Transformation with Ambitious Cloud Migration Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Air France-KLM have launched a multi-year initiative to shift the airline group’s legacy digital applications from proprietary data centers to the cloud. By establishing a unified operating model and leveraging a cloud migration factory that employs … Read the full press release

EIB and Ayvens Launch EUR 700 Million Initiative to Electrify 19,000 Commercial Vehicles in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued its first green loan, signing a EUR 700 million financing agreement with sustainable mobility leader Ayvens in December 2024. The deal, which splits into a EUR 350 million EIB credit and … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Sets New Benchmark in Global ASQ Awards with Mexican Triumph and Budapest Success

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has achieved significant global recognition in the ACI ASQ Awards, with four of its airports earning top honors based on passenger satisfaction. In Mexico, three international airports—Monterrey, Chihuahua, and Mazatlan, operated by OMA—won awards in all … Read the full press release