(IN BRIEF) Porsche has introduced a new battery storage system at its Leipzig plant, repurposing used Taycan batteries to create a sustainable energy solution. The system, part of Porsche’s “Second Life” initiative, will enhance the plant’s energy efficiency, contribute to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Albrecht Reimold, Alwin Schmid, battery storage system, innovative, Leipzig Plant, partnership, Porsche, sustainability, Taycan batteries
(IN BRIEF) JOST will present its latest innovations at Lastbil 2024, including the KKS automatic coupling system, King Pin Finder, and intelligent axle systems. These products address critical industry issues like driver shortages and sustainability, showcasing JOST’s commitment to enhancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has obtained a building permit to redevelop a former department store site in Neuss, Germany, into a modern business park. The 25,740 sqm site will feature 12 adaptable units to attract various businesses, enhancing the area’s economic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will unveil a range of innovative rail solutions, including the zero-emission RS ZERO, the CITYLINK tram-train, and the bi-mode Class 99 locomotive. Highlights also include new underground trains for Berlin and battery-powered FLIRT Akku … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bi-mode Class 99 locomotive, CITYLINK tram-train, InnoTrans 2024, rail transport, Stadler, sustainability, zero-emission RS ZERO
(IN BRIEF) Voith and HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG have commissioned the first of three type 2030 hybrid ferries for the Port of Hamburg. The ferry, featuring advanced electric Voith Schneider Propellers (eVSPs) and an optimized hull design, promises reduced … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric Voith Schneider Propellers (eVSPs), ELIN Motoren, HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG, Hybrid Ferry Electrification, Oliver Lenz, partnership, sustainability, Voith
(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract to design and build an advanced Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, with delivery slated for Q2 2027. The vessel, built at Vard Vung … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Energy Construction Vessel, Fincantieri, Norway, partnership, Pierroberto Folgiero, sustainability, Vard, Vietnam, Wind Energy Construction AS
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) is sponsoring two major events in Plymouth this summer: the British Firework Championships on August 14-15 and the World Cadet Championships, running until August 9. The firework event supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, British Firework Championships, infrastructure, investments, partnership, Plymouth, sponsorship, Summer Events, World Cadet Championships
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army, with deliveries expected between August 2025 and July 2026. This contract supports the Army’s Armored Brigade … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the new Managing Director for Japan, starting August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi, with 25 years of experience in logistics, previously led Global Logistics at adidas and served as Global Head of Operations for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Lilium as the exclusive supplier of navigation and communication antennas for their electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) jet program, set to begin service in 2026. This partnership will incorporate a blend of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Communication Antennas, eVTOL Jet Navigation, Germany, Lilium, Martin Schuebel, Nicolas Bonleux, partnership, sustainability, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched the JONSERED iZ.18R HD recycling crane, targeting the 18 to 19 tm market segment. Equipped with the advanced SPACEevo control system and the Olsbergs Q200 valve, the crane is designed for high-frequency … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Volkswagen Group Logistics, BIBA, and Unikie have launched the “AutoLog” project to automate logistics processes at the Emden port automotive terminal. The project uses Deutsche Telekom’s 5G network and edge data center technology to enhance efficiency. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'AutoLog' Project, Automated Logistics, BIBA, Deutsche Telekom, Emden Port, partnership, sustainability, Unikie, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with Poste Italiane to supply biofuels for its ground and air fleets, aiming to accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress toward its 2030 energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. The collaboration involves supplying … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Italy, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged agri-food by-products, air transport, aircraft, animal fat, biofuels, biorefineries, carbon footprint, carbon neutrality, collaboration agreement, energy transition, Enilive, Enilive service stations, environmental policies, ESG principles, European Renewable Energy Directive, Giuseppe Lasco, Giuseppe Ricci, green transition, ground vehicles, HVOlution, Italy, JET A1+Eni Biojet, Multicard, Poste Italiane, ReFuelEU, renewable diesel, Road transport, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, sustainable vehicles, used cooking oils
(IN BRIEF) KION Group reported a significant increase in profitability for the first half of 2024, with revenue rising by 2% to €5.736 billion and adjusted EBIT improving by 28% to €447 million. The company saw improvements in both its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Financial, investment, KION Group, profitability, Rob Smith
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz have successfully reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tonnes over the past year through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight transport. This strategic partnership involves using SAF on Kuehne+Nagel’s Boeing 747-8F … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CO2 emissions, Heiko Schuhmacher, Jörg Burzer, Kuehne+Nagel, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a PLN 272 million (approximately SEK 720 million) contract with PKP Polish Railway Lines S.A. to modernize the Limanowa train station in southern Poland. The project includes upgrading a 3.5-kilometer railroad stretch, rebuilding the station, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis Pro One has become the market leader in commercial vehicles across Europe 30, South America, and the Middle East & Africa in the first half of 2024. The company achieved notable growth with new product launches like … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicle Markets, Innovative Product Lineup, leadership, Stellantis, Stellantis Pro One, Xavier Peugeot
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €1 billion in loans to support the purchase of up to 90 advanced suburban trains for the Rhineland region in Germany, encompassing Cologne and Düsseldorf. These modern Alstom trains, set to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, Germany, go.Rheinland, Michael Vogel, Nicola Beer, Oliver Wittke, partnership, Rhineland Public Transport, sustainability, trains, Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR)
(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG is realigning its structures to enhance competitiveness, focusing on Commercial Vehicle Technology, Chassis Solutions, Industrial Technology, and Aftermarket divisions. The restructuring will consolidate German locations, resulting in a gradual reduction of 11,000 to 14,000 jobs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Daimler Trucks, Germany, INEOS, INEOS Inovyn, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, partnership, sustainability, the Netherlands, Wouter Bleukx, Zero-Emission Transport
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