Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EASA strongly opposes disinformation campaign on Flight Time Limitations

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today expressed its strong disagreement with the current disinformation campaign organised throughout Europe by the European Cockpit Association on the Agency’s proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Rolls-Royce installs world’s most powerful marine gas turbine into new aircraft carrier

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at … Read the full press release →

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

IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Rolls-Royce delivers USV/RHIB launch and recovery systems

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has recently delivered two launch and recovery systems for unmanned surface vehicles (USV) and manned Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to an international navy. These systems have been retrofitted aboard frigates … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce appoints Don Roussinos President of Naval business

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced that it has appointed Don Roussinos as President Naval – Marine. Don succeeds Andy Marsh, who has become President of the Rolls-Royce Marine Services business. Don joins Rolls-Royce from L-3 Communications where he most … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Antitrust: Commission closes investigation into European Minibulk and Container Feeder cooperatives

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation into two cooperation schemes of ship owners, European Minibulk eG and Container Feeder eG. These two maritime cooperatives established in Germany aimed to coordinate certain activities of the owners … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

European Railways at a junction: the Commission adopts proposals for a Fourth Railway Package

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced a comprehensive package of measures to deliver better quality and more choice in railway services in Europe. Rail is a vital part of EU transport, with a key role in addressing rising … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

European Rail: Challenges Ahead

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fourth Rail Package The European Commission has today adopted the 4th Railway Package made up of six legislative proposals focusing on four key areas (see IP/13/65). EU wide approvals: To save time and money for companies, trains and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission blocks proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has prohibited under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS. The Commission found that the take-over would have restricted competition in 15 Member States1 when it comes to the express … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions (See also the press release: IP/13/68) What are the main features of the small package delivery industry? A small package differs from a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Less stress during traffic jams – Bosch works on autonomous driving

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Assistance systems autonomously guide vehicles traffic jams Bosch offers all the required components and sensors from a single source First steps on the way to fully autonomous driving 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High-performance assistance systems already help drivers reach their destinations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Introductory remarks on UPS / TNT Express merger

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Joaquín Almunia — Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission decided to prohibit the acquisition of the logistics company TNT Express by its competitor UPS. In our investigation we found that the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Austrian Airlines Lucky Luggage to Chicago

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Austrian Airlines competition starts from 28 January  • Exclusive instant prizes to be won  • Top prize: two Austrian Airlines tickets to Chicago  29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Austrian Airlines is launching a unique competition campaign from 28 January 2013.  For all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into compensation for Sardinian airports

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether an Italian scheme granting financial support to certain airport operators in Sardinia and the air carriers operating in these airports is in line with EU state … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation Deepen Collaboration by Signing Binding Agreements

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Fuel Cell System, Sports Vehicle, Lightweight Technology and Lithium-air Battery Collaboration to Commence Munich, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

DHL wins long-term contract with Panasonic worth over £100m

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

UK warehousing and logistics operation to be transformed to support Panasonic’s business priorities Substantial investment to create a state-of-the-art technology campus Bonn/London, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a long-term contract worth over £100m (EUR120m) with Panasonic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

BARI SMART CITY. ARRIVA LA PRIMA COLONNINA DI RICARICA ENEL, LE AUTO DICONO ADDIO ALLO SMOG

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Complessivamente saranno cinquanta i punti di ricarica installati nel centro murattiano, nei pressi dell’aeroporto, del porto e in altre zone strategiche del capoluogo di regione. Roma/Bari, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — È stata inaugurata oggi la prima colonnina di ricarica pubblica per … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Road Transport: New European Driving Licence

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From January 19th 2013, all new driving licences issued across the EU will be in the form of a plastic “credit card,” with a standard European format and tougher security protection. The new European licence will progressively … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Auf dem Weg zur emissionsfreien Flotte: FleetBoard forscht gleich zwei Mal mit

Posted on 17, January 2013 by

Mitarbeit an den Forschungsprojekten eFlotte und GreenNavigation Im Fokus: Effiziente Steuerung von Flottenfahrzeugen mit Elekro-Antrieb Stuttgart, 17-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Daimler FleetBoard beteiligt sich an zwei zukunftsweisenden Forschungsprojekten zum Thema Elektromobilität, die vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördert werden. Elektromobilität … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Geburtstagsfeier mit Bürgermeisterin: car2go erweitert Flotte und Geschäftsgebiet

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Vizebürgermeisterin Vassilakou zu Gast bei car2go 100 neue Fahrzeuge für Wien ab Mitte Februar Geschäftsgebietserweiterung um ein Drittel auf 120 km² WIEN, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — car2go, Pionier und Marktführer im Bereich der voll-flexiblen Auto-Kurzzeitmieten, hat vor kurzem seinen ersten Geburtstag in … Read the full press release →

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