Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Knorr-Bremse Finalizes Sale of GT Emissions Systems to Rcapital Partners as Part of Ongoing Portfolio Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has completed the sale of its subsidiary, GT Emissions Systems, to UK-based Rcapital Partners, marking a key milestone in the company’s portfolio optimization efforts. GT Emissions Systems specializes in emission control systems for diesel engines and has … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Timo Simolin as Head of Asset Management for Finnish Operations

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Timo Simolin as the new Head of Asset Management for its operations in Finland. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, Timo’s expertise will help drive Logicor’s asset management and leasing … Read the full press release

Engepack Partners with ABL to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Asset Integrity Management Audit

(IN BRIEF) Engepack, Brazil’s leading PET packaging manufacturer, has partnered with ABL to conduct an operational excellence audit at its Simões Filho plant. The audit will evaluate asset management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure the plant operates … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Wins €330 Million Bundeswehr Logistics Vehicle Contract to Support Fleet Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a €330 million contract by the Bundeswehr to deliver 568 logistics vehicles, including unprotected transport vehicles and swap-body trucks, with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. This contract is part of a larger framework … Read the full press release

HD KSOE’s Vacuum-Insulated Tank Receives AiP from DNV, Advancing Large-Scale Liquefied Hydrogen Storage

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen (LH2) tank, marking a significant advancement in hydrogen storage solutions. This development is vital … Read the full press release

Logicor Enhances Azambuja Logistics Hub in Portugal with 10,000 sqm Expansion and Sustainable Features

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed a 10,000 sqm expansion of its logistics platform in Azambuja, increasing the facility’s total size to 85,000 sqm GLA. Located in Greater Lisbon, near the A1 highway, the expanded site now includes office space and … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Acquires Strategic Brownfield Logistics Project Near Gothenburg to Expand Swedish Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has acquired a brownfield logistics development project near Gothenburg, Sweden, set to replace outdated industrial buildings with a modern EU Taxonomy-aligned logistics facility. The new 43,000 m2 facility will feature multiple tenant spaces and aims … Read the full press release

New Holland’s W40X Electric Power Wins Prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation and Style

(IN BRIEF) The New Holland W40X Electric Power, a compact wheel loader, has won the prestigious GOOD DESIGN® award, recognizing its innovative design and advanced electric technology. Powered by a 23kWh battery and offering 39kW of power, the loader operates … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and The Mobility House Join Forces to Revolutionize EV Fleet Charging and Energy Management

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric and The Mobility House Solutions have partnered to deliver advanced charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicle (EV) fleets. By combining Schneider Electric’s expertise in energy management with The Mobility House’s ChargePilot® platform, the partnership … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Celebrates 120 Years of Innovation and 20 Years of Global Care Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth from its founding by Georg Knorr in Berlin in 1905 to becoming a global leader in braking systems for rail and commercial … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Recognized as a Top Employer for 14th Consecutive Year, Reinforcing Commitment to Employee Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has been named a Top Employer in the UK for the fourteenth consecutive year, recognizing the company’s commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Bentley achieved higher scores in all key categories, including colleague … Read the full press release

BMW Group Advances Sustainability with Electric Trucks and Renewable Charging Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) BMW Group is advancing its sustainability efforts by utilizing fully electric trucks at its Regensburg and Leipzig plants to transport parts, including components for electric vehicles. These zero-emission trucks contribute to reducing the environmental impact and noise levels … Read the full press release

Siemens eMobility Powers Sustainable Transport with Major EV Charging Projects in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens eMobility has been selected as the technology partner for two major EV charging infrastructure projects in Italy, collaborating with Autolinee Toscane and IPLANET. The projects aim to accelerate sustainable mobility by electrifying public transportation and enhancing logistics … Read the full press release

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second … Read the full press release

Airbus Becomes New Tenant at Logicor’s Renovated Logistics Hub in Colomiers

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has welcomed Airbus as a new tenant at its renovated logistics hub in Colomiers, France, following a significant acquisition and renovation process. The site, originally built in 1982 and expanded in 2004, now offers 16,609 square meters … Read the full press release

Christian Levin Elected Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Christian Levin, CEO of Scania, has been elected as the new Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. He stressed the European truck and bus sector’s leadership in technology and its importance for the region’s competitiveness and … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Achieves High Sustainability Alignment with 86% Taxonomy Rating for 2024

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has achieved a remarkable 86% alignment with the EU Taxonomy for fiscal year 2024, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation. With 100% Taxonomy eligibility across its entire portfolio, the company demonstrates its role … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Submarines Appoints AtkinsRéalis and Mott MacDonald for Key Fissile Design Role in Raynesway Site Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Submarines has appointed AtkinsRéalis and Mott MacDonald as its new fissile design partners for the ongoing expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby. This marks a key milestone in the company’s plan to double the size of … Read the full press release

Dürr Systems to Supply Advanced Painting Technology for BYD’s First European Passenger Car Plant

(IN BRIEF) Dürr Systems AG has been selected by BYD Auto Company Limited to supply advanced painting technology for BYD’s first European passenger car plant in Szeged, Hungary. The project involves the installation of over 120 robots, including the EcoRP … Read the full press release