Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

DIRECTV signs 4-year contract renewal with Kuehne + Nagel to manage logistics operations in the U.S.

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

Contract extension further boosts strategic relationship New Jersey / USA, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — DIRECTV has awarded a new 4-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel to manage its U.S. warehousing operations and inbound international transportation. This contract is both a renewal and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics

BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in award winning mobility app company Embark. Further increasing freedom of individual mobility through innovative mobility services

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

New York, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group is expanding development of innovative mobility services under the sub-brand BMW i. The company’s venture capital entity BMW i Ventures is announcing a new investment in the mobile technology company Embark, further increasing the … Read the full press release →

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

Daimler verleiht European Carrier Awards 2012

Posted on 23, November 2012 by
Daimler verleiht European Carrier Awards 2012

European Carrier Award Pkw 2012: Akkermann Transporte Spedition Braase ist Preisträger des European Carrier Award Lkw Most Innovative Supplier Award geht an Vega International Car Transport & Logistic Dr. Holger Scherr, Leiter Weltweite Transportlogistik, Daimler AG: „Gemeinsam haben wir ein … Read the full press release →

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

Driving licences: Commission proposes reduced fine for Cyprus

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to amend its decision referring Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for not fully transposing the Directive on driving licences. Since the previous court referral decision in June (IP/12/642), Cyprus has notified … Read the full press release →

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

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November infringements package: main decisions

Posted on 22, November 2012 by

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — November infringements package: main decisions In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply properly with their obligations under EU law. These decisions covering many sectors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Society, Transportation & Logistics

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Canter „Top Light Truck Slovakia 2012”

Posted on 22, November 2012 by
Über 2200 Leser der slowakischen Zeitschrift Transport and Logistics wählten den Fuso Canter unter sieben nominierten Leicht-Lkw zum „Top Light Truck Slovakia 2012“. Fotonummer: 12A1266 Dateigröße: 0,521 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,020 MB Datum: 20.11.2012

Fuso Canter erhielt den Preis in der Kategorie „Light-Duty Truck“ Mehr als 2200 Leser der Fachzeitschrift „Transport and Logistics“ votierten für den Canter Bereits 2011 siegte der Canter bei dieser Leserwahl Stuttgart, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Über 2200 Leser der slowakischen Zeitschrift … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Marketing, Media, Slovakia, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

car2go eröffnet Shop in Stuttgart

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

– Shop-Eröffnung in der Stephanstraße 25 – Registrierung ab sofort kostenlos möglich – Betriebsstart Ende November 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ende November wird car2go mit einer Flotte von 300 batterieelektrischen Fahrzeugen in Stuttgart starten. Kunden können sich ab sofort im neu eröffneten … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL: Übergabe von zwölf Elektro-Transportern in Finnland

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL: Übergabe von zwölf Elektro-Transportern in Finnland Fotonummer: 12A1094 Dateigröße: 3,218 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,018 MB Datum: 16.11.2012

Helsinki startet in die Elektromobilität Lösung für den innerstädtischen, umweltfreundlichen Lieferverkehr Alltagstauglicher Transporter mit modernem, elektrischem Antriebskonzept 130 Kilometer Fahrstrecke mit 900 Kilogramm Zuladung Helsinki/Stuttgart, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Der erste elektromotorisch angetriebene Transporter eines Automobilherstellers ab Werk, der Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL, beweist … Read the full press release →

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

Cassidian to build TETRA network for tram line in Shenyang, China

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

Cassidian to provide TETRA radio communication network for a new tram line in the Chinese provincial capital Cassidian’s first contract for the tram market in China and the first tram line in China to use the TETRA communication system Cassidian, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

EADS: Brazil will require nearly 1,100 new aircraft in next 20 years

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

World’s fourth largest passenger traffic market expects demand worth $160 billion Blagnac, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Brazil will need 1,060 new aircraft between 2012 and 2031. The 700 single-aisle, 310 twin-aisle and 50 very … Read the full press release →

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

Daimler Trucks und Kamaz vertiefen ihre Zusammenarbeit: Liefervertrag für Nutzfahrzeug-Komponenten unterzeichnet

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
Daimler Trucks und der russische Lkw-Hersteller Kamaz haben ein Lieferabkommen über Motoren und Achsen für Lkw und Busse des russischen Unternehmens unterzeichnet. Ab sofort wird Kamaz den Diesel-Motor OM 457 für Lkw und den Gas-Motor M 906 für Busse beziehen. Weiterer Bestandteil des Vertrages sind Vorder- und Hinterachsen ebenfalls für Lkw und Busse des russischen Herstellers. Fotonummer: 12C1218 Dateigröße: 2,606 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,017 MB Datum: 16.11.2012

Jährliches Volumen beträgt zunächst über 7.000 Motoren und 15.000 Achsen für Lkw und Busse Nutzfahrzeug-Komponenten werden ab sofort nach Russland geliefert Stuttgart / Chelny, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Daimlers Nutzfahrzeugsparte und der russische Lkw-Hersteller Kamaz haben im Rahmen ihrer strategischen Partner-schaft ein … Read the full press release →

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

Road transport: Europe’s challenge to be clean, competitive and sustainable

Posted on 19, November 2012 by

Siim Kallas — Vice-President and Commissioner for transport Scania Transport Conference 2012 Brussels, 19-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me here today to address some of the challenges and constraints facing European road transport and how we can move … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Transportation & Logistics

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Los Angeles Design Challenge 2012 und mehr: Ener-G-Force – Offroad für die Zukunft

Posted on 16, November 2012 by
Ener-G-Force – Offroad für die Zukunft Fotonummer: 12C1233_020 Dateigröße: 3,874 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,013 MB Datum: 16.11.2012

Stuttgart, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Kann es die Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse auch im Jahr 2025 noch geben? Wie sich die Gene des Offroad-Klassikers aus dem Jahr 1979 auch in ferner Zukunft durchsetzen können, zeigt Mercedes-Benz mit einer coolen Design-Studie. Sie basiert auf dem Entwurf … Read the full press release →

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

TransAsia Airways orders six additional A321neo

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Second NEO order for the Taiwanese company Blagnac,  16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A321neo aircraft. The new aircraft will be part of the airline’s fleet expansion and will allow … Read the full press release →

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

Driving Experience mit GLK 220 BlueTEC und Wohnwagen der Marke T@B: 3:2 Sieg für Deutschland – vor dem Länderspiel des DFB-Teams in Amsterdam

Posted on 16, November 2012 by
Driving Experience mit GLK 220 BlueTEC und Wohnwagen der Marke T@: 3:2 Sieg für Deutschland – vor dem Länderspiel des DFB-Teams in Amsterdam mit Ex-Nationalspieler Thomas Helmer und Bryan Roy. Fotonummer: 1548202 Dateigröße: 0,69 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,020 MB Datum: 12.11.2012

– Ex-Nationalspieler Thomas Helmer und Bryan Roy treffen auf einer Rennstrecke nahe der Grenze aufeinander – Mit dabei: zwei Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 BlueTEC, viel Spaß und eine gesunde Portion Rivalität 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Wenn das kein gutes Omen ist: Zwei Tage … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

„App“solut integriert: car2go App zeigt jetzt auch freie Taxis an

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

– Neue car2go App mit Integration der Software „myTaxi“ – Erstes Ergebnis der strategischen Partnerschaft zwischen car2go und myTaxi Ulm, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die neueste Version der offiziellen car2go App für Apples iOS Plattform integriert erstmals auch das Angebot von myTaxi. Dieses … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

ATM teams from Airbus and EADS to participate in seven SESAR JU Integrated Flight Trials

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Paving the way for reduced emissions and optimising airspace capacity throughout the North Atlantic and Continental Europe Blagnac,  15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus and its air traffic management (ATM) subsidiaries – Airbus ProSky, Quovadis and Metron Aviation – together with the EADS … Read the full press release →

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

STARLITE Aviation Group Becomes the Launch Customer of Eurocopter’s New Super Puma AS332 C1e

Posted on 13, November 2012 by
Super Puma AS332 C1e (Ref. CDPH-3497-014, © Copyright Eurocopter, Thierry Rostang).

Eurocopter and Starlite Aviation Group have signed a contract for the acquisition of two AS332 C1e helicopters, the latest version of the popular Eurocopter Super Puma medium weight helicopter. The contract also includes an option for two additional aircraft. First … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

The unique dilemma of pilot shortages in business aviation

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Once the preserve of a very select few, business jetliners are proving increasingly sought after as global economic integration carries on unimpeded. Indeed, central to the global pilot shortage are very real concerns over the training deficiencies in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Lithuania, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of part of French insurance company Gan Eurocourtage by rival Helvetia

Posted on 13, November 2012 by

Brussels, 13-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the French subsidiary of the Helvetia insurance group (Switzerland) of marine and transport insurance contracts (excluding aviation and space) and related brokerage businesses, assets … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, France, Government, Insurance, Law, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics

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