Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AB Volvo partners centre for research into traffic safety in China

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

AB Volvo is one of five partners behind a new centre for research into traffic safety in China that was inaugurated today, December 18, in Beijing. The China Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety signals closer cooperation between Sweden and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Science, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Transport: EU adopts ambitious external aviation policy

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU transport ministers adopted a comprehensive set of Council conclusions which will lay down the framework for an ambitious EU external aviation policy for the coming years. Based on the European Commission’s recent Communication “The EU’s … Read the full press release →

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

Road safety: Member States water down proposals for tougher vehicle testing rules to save lives

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Key measures to strengthen road safety and save lives have been put at risk by an agreement by transport ministers meeting today in Brussels. Vehicle checks are fundamental to road safety. More than 5 people die on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Full lineup of Volvo Group trucks in the US earns 2014 greenhouse gas certification

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have certified all Volvo Group trucks in the US, both Mack and Volvo branded, in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

FREE FAST WIFI COMING TO 30 EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS STATIONS

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Free, fast WiFi with The Cloud arrives at 30 train stations for improved customer experience  20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has today (20 December 2012) announced it will be offering free WiFi for rail … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

EIB supports upgrade of Warsaw Metro with EUR 139 million

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 555 million (some EUR 139 million) to finance the purchase of new rolling stock for Warsaw’s metro. The EIB loan will support the purchase of 35 metro trains and foster … Read the full press release →

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

Fast-track approval for Trans-European energy network projects

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Corridors for Trans-European energy network projects and the criteria that they must meet to qualify for fast-track approval are set out in a draft regulation endorsed by the Energy Committee on Tuesday. The corridors and criteria deal was struck informally … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

STAGECOACH IN £4MILLION NEW BUS DELIVERY FOR WIGAN

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

• New vehicles introduced only weeks after takeover from First Group • 31 new buses to go into operation in local communities • Unlimited weekly travel on Stagecoach buses in Wigan to cost just £9 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stagecoach is taking delivery of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

STAGECOACH ANNOUNCES SENIOR APPOINTMENTS AT UK BUS DIVISION

Posted on 19, December 2012 by

19-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stagecoach today (18 December 2012) announced a series of appointments at its UK Bus division as preparations continue for Robert Montgomery to take up the post of Managing Director at the business unit next year. Robert Montgomery, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

BRIAN BLESSED URGES SOUTH WEST TRAINS PASSENGERS TO ‘DIG DEEP’ AND HELP SAMARITANS THIS XMAS

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

·    Boisterous British actor lends his support to Samaritans fundraising day ·    Charity day at London Waterloo on Tuesday 18 December ·    Free mince pies for passengers  18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — South West Trains passengers travelling through London Waterloo on Tuesday … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

The EIB confirms its role as leading investor in Morocco with new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB confirms its role as the leading investor in Morocco with this new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure. This loan follows on from the 2011 decision by the EIB’s Board of Directors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Environment: New rules on cleaner fuels for shipping will deliver benefits for people’s health

Posted on 18, December 2012 by

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New environmental rules on marine fuels, entering into force today, will substantially reduce air pollution and its impacts on human health. Air pollutants from maritime shipping are transported over long distances and as a result contribute increasingly … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Transport: Commission reinforces safety for EU ships

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted a proposal for a new directive on marine equipment (the “MED”). Marine equipment represents a significant fraction of the value of a ship, and its quality and good operation are critical for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics

Commission proposes a new framework for marine equipment

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Directive on marine equipment, a sector fundamental for ship safety and in which the EU has been a world leader. With the newly proposed regime, the Commission aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics

Aviation: Kallas seeks pan-European cooperation on Single Sky

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas called today on the 44 Director-Generals representatives of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) for full engagement on the implementation of the Single European Sky, and for a positive cooperation between … Read the full press release →

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

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Airports: groundhandling rules need further debate, say MEPs

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules governing decisions on how best to protect local residents against aircraft noise and allocate take-off and landing fairly and flexibly were approved by MEPs on Wednesday. A proposal to further increase competition among groundhandling service … Read the full press release →

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

Europcar reshapes its brand

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

– A new brand positioning “Moving your way” – A new design for the europcar.com website Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers the world-over will now be able to enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car rental, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics

Bayer awarded International Fleet Green Award once again

Posted on 12, December 2012 by
Lutz Hansen (right), vehicle fleet manager at Bayer, was presented with the award by Caroline Thonnon from Fleet Europe and Olivier Bodet from PSA Peugeot Citroën.

Innovative and flexible solutions for reducing vehicle fleet CO2 Objective achieved ahead of deadline: 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions of vehicle fleet since 2008 Leverkusen, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer has once again been awarded the International Fleet Green Award. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Aviation: MEPs vote on “better airports” package

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Brussels, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament voted today on proposed measures to help increase the capacity of Europe’s airports, reduce delays and improve the quality of services offered to passengers. In its vote on the “airports package” the Parliament gave … Read the full press release →

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

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EIB and the Lorraine Region: EUR 120m for LGV Est

Posted on 10, December 2012 by
BEI et Région Lorraine : 120 millions d'euros pour la LGV Est M. Jean-Pierre Masseret, Président du Conseil Régional de Lorraine et M. Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice-président de la Banque européenne d’investissement Metz 04/12/2012

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A EUR 60 million finance contract to complete phase two of the LGV Est-Européenne high-speed rail project was signed by Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Jean-Pierre Masseret, President of the Lorraine … Read the full press release →

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