Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Stadler launches first US aluminum train car body production with new Salt Lake City welding facility

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has inaugurated a new 50,000-square-foot welding facility in Salt Lake City, marking the beginning of domestic aluminum train car body production in the United States. The investment creates up to 20 new jobs, boosts domestic content in … Read the full press release

From Seville to Sydney: CAF’s Urbos trams achieve 1,000th rollout in global success story

(IN BRIEF) CAF has celebrated the rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram, a milestone achievement highlighting its global leadership in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. Since their debut in 2010 in Seville and later Zaragoza, Urbos trams have expanded to … Read the full press release

STRABAG and Georgiou to transform Perth’s northeastern transport corridor with new grade-separated interchanges

(IN BRIEF) Georgiou Group, part of the STRABAG Group, has won a €125 million contract from the Department of Main Roads Western Australia to upgrade two key intersections on Perth’s Reid Highway. The project will transform the Altone Road and … Read the full press release

Quebec headquarters of Alstom launches recruitment drive amid major contracts in Canada and the US

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced the recruitment of more than 150 new employees at its Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville headquarters and train development site in Quebec, supporting growth in North America. The company will hold a career event on September 25, 2025, to … Read the full press release

Alstom and DB Cargo Polska plan new locomotive maintenance centre in Rybnik to strengthen service capabilities in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a letter of intent with DB Cargo Polska to develop a state-of-the-art locomotive maintenance centre in Rybnik, expanding its service capacity in Poland alongside its existing Toruń facility. The project supports the rising demand for … Read the full press release

Alstom strengthens Polish rail with signalling works for Oborniki Wielkopolskie and Warta River crossing

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a contract with PORR to deliver signalling and traffic control systems as part of the expansion of railway line 354 in Oborniki Wielkopolskie, Poland. The project includes a new track, a second bridge over the … Read the full press release

Port of A Coruña to become key logistics hub with Exolum’s planned bulk liquid terminal for green fuels and hydrocarbons

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched the authorisation process to build a new €100 million bulk liquid storage terminal at the Outer Port of A Coruña, designed as a flexible and sustainable energy transition hub. The phased project will provide 165,000 … Read the full press release

Scania showcases expanded e-mobility and hybrid portfolio with surprise launch planned at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Scania will present its most advanced portfolio to date at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, showcasing new electric, hybrid, and combustion-based solutions for people transport. The company will stage the live launch of a new electric product at … Read the full press release

BER Airport strengthens sustainability strategy with FUSO eCanter electric truck in daily waste operations

(IN BRIEF) Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB), operator of BER Airport, has successfully integrated a FUSO eCanter 7.5-ton electric light truck into its daily waste management operations, proving its efficiency and reliability over 18 months of continuous service. With a … Read the full press release

Siedlce factory milestone: Stadler Polska reaches 1,000 vehicles as partnership with Koleje Mazowieckie expands

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Polska has celebrated the production of its 1,000th vehicle at the Siedlce plant during the TRAKO trade fair, marking the occasion with the delivery of a new five-car FLIRT electric train to Koleje Mazowieckie. The factory, established … Read the full press release

Logicor completes 23,000 sqm sustainable logistics hub in Tuscany with BREEAM certification and expansion plans in Rome

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has finalised the construction of a new 23,000 sqm logistics hub in Quarrata, Tuscany, enhancing its network of sustainable facilities in Italy. The development, located on a 34,000 sqm site near Florence, includes a warehouse of 22,000 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release

Scania strengthens off-road electrification portfolio with modular battery systems designed for extreme environments

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division dedicated to powering off-road and industrial applications such as mining, construction, and material handling. Following the acquisition of Northvolt Systems’ Industrial Division in April 2025, the new organization delivers … Read the full press release

Zalando introduces new measures to curb excessive returns and enhance sustainable shopping practices

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is taking new steps to address excessive return rates by introducing a warning system and potential restrictions for the small number of customers who misuse its returns policy, including a possible 12-month account pause in severe cases. … Read the full press release

Stadler and GYSEV unveil final design for new intercity trains set to transform Hungarian rail travel

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and GYSEV have completed the design of 11 new FLIRT intercity trains, which will be produced in Szolnok and delivered starting in late 2027. This marks Hungary’s first intercity EMU procurement in 30 years. The trains, built … Read the full press release

Alstom introduces Adessia Stream and highlights full range of urban rail solutions at MetroTrans 2025

(IN BRIEF) At MetroTrans 2025 in Qingdao, Alstom introduced the Adessia Stream commuter train and showcased a broad spectrum of its urban rail solutions, including the Innovia APM, Innovia monorail, and Movia metro systems, as well as key components such … Read the full press release

Thales secures major EIB financing to advance next-generation radar and aeronautics technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €450 million loan to Thales to fund its aeronautics and radar research and development programme through 2027. This initiative aims to enhance civil and military flight safety, modernise radar equipment, and … Read the full press release

Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding scale up Sustainable Marine Fuel to cut ocean freight emissions by 4,700 metric tons in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and DHL Global Forwarding are deepening their sustainability partnership by expanding the use of Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) for ocean freight under the GoGreen Plus program. Covering around 9,000 TEUs in 2025, the initiative builds on a … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases 16 vehicles from past to present at the South German Historic Commercial Vehicle Meet

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks will present 16 vehicles at the South German Historic Commercial Vehicle Meet in Sinsheim on 20–21 September 2025. The line-up includes 14 vintage models from the brand’s Classic division, such as the L 5000, Unimog, and … Read the full press release

European LoRaWAN Push in Latin America

How European companies shaped Latin America’s LoRaWAN landscape—from Everynet’s Brazil Foundations to Netmore’s Network Takeover—pioneering neutral-host networks, supplying carrier-grade infrastructure, scaling platforms, and culminating in Netmore’s assumption of American Tower’s operations in Brazil. (NEWS) BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO, 17-Sep-2025 — … Read the full press release