Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”)

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Antitrust: Commission opens formal proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent, AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”) to investigate whether it limited competition on the … Read the full press release →

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

Skanska awarded Bond Street Crossrail main station works in the UK, worth GBP 55 M, about SEK 554 M

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska UK has been awarded a five-year contract, in joint venture with Costain, to deliver the main station works at the new Crossrail Bond Street Station in London. The contract is worth GBP 55 M, about … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Airbus and THAI to develop strategic maintenance training partnership in Thailand

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Sharing Airbus experience on long term basis for the benefit of our customers Blagnac,  4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration to develop a long term strategic partnership. As part … Read the full press release →

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

EU Passenger rights: better protection for bus and coach travellers

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Brussels, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 on bus and coach passenger rights becomes applicable, providing bus and coach travellers throughout the EU with new rights. The regulation lays down travellers’ basic rights, and imposes a number of obligations on bus … Read the full press release →

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

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Spain, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

‘Smart Borders’: for an open and secure Europe

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Why do we need ‘smart borders’? Travel flows at the external borders of the EU are increasing and are expected to increase even more in the future. Border crossings at the air borders alone could increase by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Notice to convene extr. general meeting ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Iceland, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Rail – statement by Vice President Kallas following today’s ECJ rulings (Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria)

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the ECJ has ruled in four infringement cases brought by the Commission concerning the extent of independence from other rail operators required of an infrastructure manager under the 1st railway package. Speaking after the judgment, Vice President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Hungary, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Politics, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

CO2: MEPs want ETS exception for intercontinental flights and progress in ICAO

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A proposal temporarily to suspend the EU CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for intercontinental flights, so as to enable International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to agree worldwide measures, was backed by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs … Read the full press release →

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

Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies Blagnac,  28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the … Read the full press release →

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

Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions See also IP/13/167 1. What is the Commission’s approach with respect to consolidation in the European air transport sector? Is the decision in this case in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Icelandair Group Annual General Meeting 13 March 2013 at 04:30

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Reykjavik, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall be presented Confirmation of annual accounts and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Iceland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Icelandair Group and Boeing finalize orders for 737 MAX

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

Agreement includes sixteen firm orders and eight purchase rights 25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 6th of December last year Icelandair Group and Boeing signed a commitment for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreements have now been finalized.  Icelandair Group has made … Read the full press release →

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

Malaysia Airlines orders up to 36 ATR 72-600s

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

The aircraft will be operated by the regional subsidiaries Firefly and MASwings Toulouse,  25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines today signed a purchase agreement for 20 firm ATR 72-600s, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The … Read the full press release →

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

Interoperability of European railways: Commission refers Slovenia to the Court of Justice

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Brussels, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided today to refer Slovenia to the European Court of Justice for failure to notify national measures transposing a directive on railway interoperability. The deadline for implementation was 31 December 2011. The EU rules Directive 2011/18/EU amends Directive 2008/57/EC on … Read the full press release →

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

Road transport: Commission refers Austria, Finland and Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to apply EU working time rules to self-employed drivers

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Brussels, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided today to take Austria, Finland and Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to apply EU working time rules to self-employed drivers (Directive 2002/15/EC). More than two years have passed since the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Belgium, Business, European Union, Finland, Government, Law, Poland, Transportation & Logistics

Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding: Airports Continue to Be Job Generators for Central Germany

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Jobs growth once again at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports – More than 8,000 people work at the Central German airport sites 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Leipzig/Halle und Dresden, the two airport sites belonging to the Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, were once again able … Read the full press release →

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

LeaderSHIP 2020 – Ensuring future of shipbuilding in Europe

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today the new LeaderSHIP 2020 strategy to increase the competitiveness of European maritime technology was presented by Vice President of the European Commission responsible for enterprise and industry policy Antonio Tajani, together with SEA Europe, the … Read the full press release →

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

More competition to save the railways: MEPs launch discussions

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is proposing to open domestic rail passenger markets to competition by 2019 to complete the European railway market. Views differ amongst transport committee MEPs, with fears that unprofitable lines will be closed down. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics