(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have unveiled more details about their joint ocean network, Gemini Cooperation, set to launch in February 2025. The collaboration will provide two flexible network options, aiming for over 90% schedule reliability. In response to Red … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Colas CZ and Colas Rail have secured a €77 million contract to modernize an 8-kilometer railway line in Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic. The project, which will begin in September 2024 and finish in 2027, involves upgrading tracks, signaling … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker, Trailer Dynamics, and CATL have partnered to explore the feasibility of Battery Swapping Technology (BST) for electric trailers in Europe. The project aims to reduce vehicle downtime and enhance efficiency with battery swaps taking just five … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged (CATL) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Battery Swapping Technology (BST), DB Schenker, Electric Trailers, Europe, Limited, partnership, sustainability, Trailer Dynamics
(IN BRIEF) The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series, first produced in 1965, has been meticulously restored and returned to Bentley’s Heritage Collection. The car underwent an 18-month restoration process after being discovered in storage in poor condition. Bentley specialists, P&A Wood, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the strengthening of the West Wharf at Millbay Docks in Plymouth, a key project funded by the UK Government through the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme. The upgrade, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, infrastructure, Millbay Docks, partnership, Richard May, Steve Lawrie, sustainability, West Wharf
(IN BRIEF) At the SMM Trade Fair, DNV highlighted key advancements in ship autonomy. Ocean Infinity received a Statement of Compliance for its remotely supported vessel operations, becoming the first fleet to meet new technological standards. Avikus began testing its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DNV, ship autonomy, SMM 2024
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 402,000-square-foot warehouse in El Paso, Texas, to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. Located near the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, the facility features 73 dock doors, oversized cargo ramps, and 116 truck … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major player in European logistics real estate, reported strong financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw a 2.6% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) to €357 million and a 3.2% rise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Logicor, Michael Slattery, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €180 million contract by Ruhrbahn GmbH to modernize Europe’s largest light rail interlocking system in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr. By 2031, the project will replace outdated relay interlockings with advanced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has expanded its UK Asset Management team with two new hires: Michaela Chidgey as Project Manager and Rachel Boorer as an Analyst. Chidgey, formerly with Savills, brings extensive project management experience in the industrial and logistics sector, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has announced the first major tenant for its new development in Příšovice: Plzeňský Prazdroj, the Czech Republic’s largest beer producer. The company has leased 7,500 square meters at the facility, which will serve as its regional distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alžběta Pastrnková, Czech Republic, Logicor, partnership, Plzeňský Prazdroj, Příšovice Logistics Hub, sustainability, tenant
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Deutsche Post has honored Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman, with a commemorative postage stamp as part of its “Legends of Pop/Rock Music” series. The stamp, which features an iconic image of Mercury on stage with a … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, Commemorative Postage Stamp, DHL, Freddie Mercury, Germany, Jimi Hendrix
(IN BRIEF) At the Automechanika 2024 event, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices is unveiling an array of future-focused solutions to enhance the digitization of the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Key highlights include new dealer and workshop partnership concepts, an optimized diagnostics solution, and a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks is set to launch a groundbreaking electric truck capable of driving up to 600 km on a single charge, marking a significant advancement in long-distance, zero-emission transport. This new model, the Volvo FH Electric, will be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, and Kryalos SGR, an asset management firm, have acquired a 51,000 sqm site in Fara Gera D’Adda, near Milan, to develop a state-of-the-art 25,000 sqm logistics facility. This acquisition aligns … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Fara Gera D'Adda, Gianluca Vairani, Graeme Hepburn, Kryalos SGR, Logicor, logistics hub, Milan, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Aftermarket has launched the “MAHLE Workshop Heroes” campaign to honor auto mechanics as the unsung heroes of the automotive industry. The campaign, inspired by blockbuster movies, features cinematic-themed posters like “The Thermonator” and “The Filter and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully completed the first phase of the Gothenburg Congestion Charging project, one of the largest urban congestion charging systems globally. The project involves upgrading 50 tolling stations and 91 charging points across the city, with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. was awarded three Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates and one General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate by DNV at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. These awards recognize Hudong Zhonghua’s innovative designs … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, DNV, Energy Vessel Designs, Hudong Zhonghua, Norbert Kray, SMM, Song Wei
(IN BRIEF) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company (HPWS) received approval in principle (AiP) certificates from DNV at the SMM trade fair for three innovative ship designs focused on sustainability. The designs include an ammonia-fueled midsize gas carrier, an ammonia-fueled container ship, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its most advanced marine engine, the 13-litre DI13, at the SMM maritime trade fair. This engine offers improved fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8% compared to previous models, and is designed for … Read the full press release
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