Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Thales and Avinor Collaborate to Launch Norway’s Next-Generation Unmanned Traffic Management System

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Avinor have partnered to implement a next-generation Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system across Norway, enabling the safe integration of unmanned and manned aircraft while adhering to European regulatory standards. Powered by Thales’ TopSky – UAS and … Read the full press release

FedEx Strengthens Central and Eastern Europe Operations with New Facility in Plzeň, Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) FedEx has launched a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Plzeň, Czech Republic, as part of its strategy to expand operations in Central and Eastern Europe. The 2,600-square-meter facility, nearly double the size of its predecessor, features advanced technologies such … Read the full press release

EIB Delivers Over €60 Million in EU-Backed Funding to Rebuild Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed over €60 million in EU-backed funding to support critical infrastructure projects in Ukraine as part of its Ukraine Solidarity Urgent Response package. This includes €43.48 million to reconstruct the war-damaged M01 … Read the full press release

OPmobility Honored for Excellence in Shareholder Relations by Le Revenu Magazine

(IN BRIEF) OPmobility received the Jury’s Special Prize for Shareholder Relations within the SBF 120 (excluding CAC 40) from Le Revenu magazine on December 5, 2024, marking its second consecutive recognition for excellence in shareholder engagement. In 2024, the company … Read the full press release

DNV Highlights Strategies to Reduce Compliance Costs Under FuelEU Maritime Regulations

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest white paper provides shipowners with strategies to navigate the FuelEU Maritime regulations taking effect in January 2025, which mandate strict GHG emission intensity limits for ships over 5,000 GT in the EU/EEA. The rules account for … Read the full press release

KION Group Secures SBTi Validation for Ambitious Net-Zero Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) KION GROUP AG’s climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a critical milestone in its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates Production of One Million Battery Systems at Mladá Boleslav Plant

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has reached a major milestone by producing its one-millionth high-voltage battery system at its Mladá Boleslav plant. Since starting production in 2019 with batteries for the plug-in hybrid Superb iV, the company now focuses exclusively on … Read the full press release

SCCT Expansion Milestone: Arrival of High-Tech Cranes Signals Commitment to Innovation and Trade Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has reached a significant milestone in its expansion project with the arrival of advanced equipment, including four Super Post-Panamax quay cranes and six electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes. These cutting-edge tools, capable … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures €252M Contract for Green Tram Depot Project in Helsinki

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a €252 million contract by City Transport Ltd to build a state-of-the-art tram depot in Helsinki, Finland. The 41,000-square-meter facility will house and service up to 50 trams, with provisions for maintenance, cleaning, and … Read the full press release

EBRD and Swedbank Fund €48.4M Green Logistics Hub to Boost Supply Chains in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Swedbank Lithuania have partnered to provide €48.4 million in funding for the development of SIRIN PARK GARIŪNAI, a modern logistics park near Vilnius, Lithuania. The project, led by SIRIN … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Acquire Strategic Logistics Hub in Sordio, Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired a 23,000 m² warehouse in Sordio, Northern Italy, through the Mazer Fund. The site includes warehouse and office space, green areas, and is strategically located near Milan and major transport links. Logicor … Read the full press release

ZF’s Strategic Expansion of EPS Production Capacity in China Progresses with New Agreement

(IN BRIEF) ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Group, has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Anting Economic Development Center for the second phase of expanding its electronic power steering (EPS) production in China. Following a … Read the full press release

SGS Celebrates 20 Years as a Global Leader in Maritime Environmental Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates 20 years of leadership in maritime environmental services, supporting shipowners, port operators, and coastal managers in over 600 ports globally. The company’s journey began with Dr. Vladimiro Bonamin and Robert Goldring, who introduced maritime environmental services … Read the full press release

Webuild Highlights Contribution to Riyadh Metro and Global Infrastructure Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Webuild played a key role in the newly inaugurated Riyadh Metro, contributing to the development of its longest line, the Orange line (Line 3), part of a 176-kilometer automated network supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The metro improves … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates the Launch of Riyadh Metro, Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has celebrated the launch of the Riyadh Metro, a major project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning 176 kilometers with six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots, the metro aims to transform urban mobility by reducing traffic … Read the full press release

Exolum Introduces H2ROAD to Lead Hydrogen Logistics and Drive Global Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched H2ROAD, a new business line dedicated to providing integrated hydrogen logistics solutions across the entire value chain, from production to delivery. The initiative includes developing infrastructure for hydrogen compression, storage, transport, and supply, tailored to … Read the full press release

Sener’s Integral Role in the Landmark Riyadh Metro Project

(IN BRIEF) Sener played a pivotal role in the development of the Riyadh Metro, a landmark project spanning 176 kilometers with six automated lines and 85 stations, officially inaugurated on November 27, 2024, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. … Read the full press release

RBS Selects Stadler to Deliver New Fleet for Solothurn-Bern Line

(IN BRIEF) RBS has selected Stadler to supply 20 new multiple-unit trains for the Solothurn-Bern RegioExpress line (RE5) between 2028 and 2030. The CHF 190 million contract aims to replace aging “Seconda” trains, increase capacity, and improve passenger comfort with … Read the full press release

Rotterdam-Singapore Green Corridor Advances Decarbonization with Successful Bio-Methane Pilot

(IN BRIEF) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) successfully completed its first pilot for bunkering mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam. Shell supplied 100 tonnes of LBM, made from waste-based feedstock, to CMA CGM’s LNG-powered … Read the full press release

BMT Expands Asia-Pacific Reach with Acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release