Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

New Wassa lease underscores Logicor Příšovice’s transformation from brownfield to logistics hub

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has leased the entirety of Building A at its new Příšovice logistics park to Wassa, a Czech packaging and logistics provider serving industries such as hygiene and automotive. The relocation from Liberec highlights the park’s strategic position … Read the full press release

Brazil’s booming IoT market drives Netmore to take over American Tower’s LoRaWAN operations, building on Everynet acquisition to reinforce Latin American leadership

(NEWS) Stockholm / São Paulo, 17-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish IoT network operator Netmore Group has officially assumed commercial operations of American Tower Corporation’s LoRaWAN network in Brazil, according to a press announcement made on EuropaWire yesterday.  Under the agreement, … Read the full press release

Continental showcases most advanced city bus tire yet at Busworld Europe with focus on e-mobility and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, its most advanced city bus tire, at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Made with up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, the tire reduces rolling … Read the full press release

EBRD sells 1 million GDRs in NLB while maintaining long-term commitment to Slovenia’s leading bank

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has reduced its shareholding in Nova Ljubljanska banka by 1 per cent through the sale of 1 million GDRs on the London Stock Exchange, retaining a 5.125 per cent stake and remaining one of the bank’s … Read the full press release

IndiGo extends partnership with Thales for fleet-wide repair services and AvioBook digital cockpit solution

(IN BRIEF) Thales and IndiGo have signed an 11-year strategic contract to support the airline’s growing Airbus A320 and A32X fleet with advanced maintenance and repair solutions. The deal includes Thales’s Avionics-By-The-Hour and Repair-By-The-Hour programmes, designed to improve fleet availability … Read the full press release

Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch first 1900 MHz 5G commercial railway network to accelerate FRMCS adoption

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Deutsche Bahn have launched the world’s first commercial 1900 MHz 5G radio network with a 5G Standalone core on live outdoor railway test tracks in Germany. The deployment marks a milestone in the transition from GSM-R … Read the full press release

Netmore Assumes Commercial Operations of American Tower LoRaWAN Network in Brazil in Strategic Transition

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group has expanded its presence in Brazil by taking over the commercial operations of the LoRaWAN network previously managed by American Tower Corporation (ATC). The company will now oversee customer relationships, network management, and service delivery, ensuring … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses partners with Otokar to expand Mercedes-Benz Conecto production in Türkiye from 2026

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release

DNV certifies Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi with MSC and ASC Chain of Custody standards for sustainable seafood sourcing

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications to Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd, presented at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. The certifications guarantee seafood traceability back to sustainable … Read the full press release

DNV validates Hanwha Ocean’s LNG fuel tank innovation with AiP for 16,000 TEU containership design

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for its newly developed high-pressure Type B LNG fuel tank for 16,000 TEU containerships, announced at Gastech 2025. The design increases the vapor pressure limit from 0.7 bar … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens collaboration with Shell to expand use of renewable Bio-LNG across its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for liquefied biomethane, building on their 2023 strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of renewable marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a key role … Read the full press release

Experienced logistics leader Martin Umland to succeed Raphael Adrian Maier in Otto Group supply chain role

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release

WinGD calls for urgent regulatory clarity as Global Maritime Forum report confirms readiness of methanol and ammonia fuels

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has endorsed the Global Maritime Forum’s new report, which concludes that methanol and ammonia are ready to move from pilots to large-scale adoption as zero and near-zero emissions fuels. The company highlighted its recent milestone of launching … Read the full press release

Family-owned A.F. Blakemore named M&S Food’s wholesale partner to support efficiency and expand branded product range

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has appointed A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd as its new primary wholesale partner for third-party branded products, strengthening its Reshape for Growth strategy. Under a multi-year agreement, Blakemore will deliver directly to M&S’s regional distribution network … Read the full press release

New ZF POD 4900 delivers up to 2,000 HP for vessels up to 150 feet with first installation on Azimut Grande 30M superyacht

(IN BRIEF) ZF has unveiled the POD 4900, a new pod propulsion system designed for vessels up to 150 feet, offering compatibility with engines up to 2,000 HP at 2,450 RPM. The first installation will be onboard the Azimut Grande … Read the full press release

Autonomous trucking and load-handling capabilities to advance through Hiab and Forterra strategic collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Hiab and Forterra have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of autonomous technologies in trucking and load handling. By integrating Hiab’s robotics-driven equipment such as cranes, hooklifts, and container systems with Forterra’s AutoDrive® platform—already deployed widely … Read the full press release

Thales and HII demonstrate successful integration of SAMDIS 600 sonar with REMUS 620 UUV

(IN BRIEF) Thales and HII have successfully completed field trials integrating the Thales SAMDIS 600 sonar with the HII REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts. The joint effort demonstrated advanced mine detection, classification, and seabed … Read the full press release

Nokia Edge platform deployed at Maher Terminals to enhance port efficiency, security, and real-time operational visibility

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Future Technologies Venture have deployed the Nokia Edge platform at Maher Terminals, one of the largest container terminals in North America, to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and security. Covering 450 acres in the Port of New … Read the full press release

Alstom opens Glasgow’s Polmadie Depot to the public for the first time in 25 years to celebrate 150 years of rail heritage

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its Glasgow Traincare Centre, known as Polmadie Depot, with a public open day on 12 October—the first in 25 years. The event will feature historic and modern rolling stock displays, including … Read the full press release