Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Fuel-saving “autopilot” for trucks called I-See won Volvo Technology Award

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The I-See system reduces fuel consumption for long-distance transport by up to 5%. Four individuals responsible for developing the solution are set to receive the Volvo Technology Award for 2013. The prize was presented on April 4 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Internet & Online, Sweden, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

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AB Volvo invitation to press and tele conference in Stockholm

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AB Volvo hereby invites the media to a press conference on April 25 2013 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group report for the first quarter 2013. The press conference will take place 09:00 at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Management, Media, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

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The European Commission proposes new EU-wide rules for safer and more environmental lorries

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is the first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Blagnac, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Science, Society, Transportation & Logistics

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Nine Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI solo buses delivered to BLT Baselland Transport AG in Switzerland

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

BLT Baselland Transport AG operating the first nine Citaro Euro VI solo buses in Switzerland Citaro Euro VI: a milestone in bus development Clean, powerful and economical engines A wealth of innovations both inside and outside Stuttgart/Kloten, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Consortium of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues named the preferred bidder for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

• Teaming with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues for second terminal; • TC2, able to handle 8,000 TEU vessels, plans 2016 opening. Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

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Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release →

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AS350B3e, the latest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, to enter the UK market

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation Oxford, UK, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank lends EUR 238m for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Warsaw/Luxembourg, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 1 billion (some EUR 238 million) for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line, providing additional EIB support for the development of sustainable public … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Poland, Transportation & Logistics

La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI): prêt de 120 M€ pour accroître la sécurité du tunnel transeuropéen de Fréjus

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce son engagement concret en faveur du projet transfrontalier du tunnel de Fréjus avec l’octroi d’un prêt de 120 millions d’euros. Le contrat de financement a été signé, ce lundi 8 avril 2013, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

APM Terminals guarantees ultra-modern terminal operations at the new Maasvlakte II terminal site with the delivery of 26 ARMGs and 8 remote-controlled STS cranes

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

• 26 ARMGs will be part of ultra-modern terminal operation;  • First of eight remote-controlled STS cranes, representing another industry first, scheduled for delivery in May. Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first two of a total of 26 automated rail-mounted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Bankia signed an agreement with Semutransa to guarantee the transport sector in Segovia and its province

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia has signed an agreement with Semutransa to guarantee the fuel transactions of transport companies at Semutransa’s facilities at the Segovia Transport Centre. The guarantee means that fuel payments can be deferred, providing an important source of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency receives the world’s first helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission system using Earth-orbiting relay satellites

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Eurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped for high-speed, real-time data transmission to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Government, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Mercedes-Benz world premieres for Arocs and Atego at Bauma 2013

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Arocs – heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the construction sector, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 41 t New Euro VI-compliant Atego for light- and medium-duty operations Arocs Loader transports 8 cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete Arocs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Germany, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

APM Terminals disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Virginia Port Authority Votes to End PPTA Process and Maintain Status Quo Portsmouth, Virginia, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals is disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners announced today (26 March 2013). We will have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer met Omani government to discuss Omani logistics infrastructure and economic development

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Salalah, Oman, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and a senior delegation met with representatives of the Omani government this past week as the company’s partnership in Omani logistics infrastructure and economic development was the key topic of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

S-Class as the star of the Mercedes-Benz Classic exhibition at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

The Benz “Prince-Heinrich-Wagen” stands for the long motorsport history of the brand Stuttgart, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 10 to 14 April 2013, Mercedes-Benz Classic is making the exclusive history of the S-Class and its pioneering innovations the main focus of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia sign development agreement for NC212i light utility transport aircraft

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Madrid, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) have signed an agreement covering the development plan for the NC212i light utility transport aircraft. The agreement, signed at the LIMA Airshow in Langkawi, Malaysia by PT … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Mercedes-Benz signs long-term powertrain supply agreement with Sahara Force India

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sahara Force India and Mercedes-Benz are delighted to announce the signature of a long-term agreement for the Silverstone-based team to use a full Mercedes-Benz powertrain from the 2014 season onwards. The agreement will see Mercedes-Benz supply Sahara … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics