Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Vodafone’s Pairpoint and Sensos Team Up to Enhance Global Supply Chain Security

(IN BRIEF) Pairpoint, a joint venture by Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation, has partnered with Sony Semiconductors’ Sensos to address rising global supply chain fraud. The collaboration integrates Sensos’ AI-driven supply chain management tools with Pairpoint’s secure Economy of Things (EoT) … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA Supply Chain Operations Partner to Decarbonize Maritime Shipping

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to use sustainable biofuels for container shipments from Asia, a significant move towards maritime industry decarbonization. From March 2024 to February 2025, the partnership will utilize Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green 100” … Read the full press release

MAWS GbR Awarded Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study

(IN BRIEF) German MAWS GbR, comprised of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, secures the contract for the second national supplementary study for the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) project. MAWS … Read the full press release

STARK Group Expands Logistics with New Central Warehouse in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group announces the opening of a vast central warehouse in Eskilstuna, Sweden, marking a significant investment in the company’s logistics infrastructure. With a sprawling expanse of 63,000 square meters, equivalent to 12 football fields, the warehouse is … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Embarks on Landmark European Testing Tour with eActros 600 Electric Flagship

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is gearing up for its most extensive test run yet, slated for this summer, featuring the groundbreaking electric flagship eActros 600. With two near-series prototypes, the trucks will traverse over 20 European countries, clocking more than … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich AG Appoints Nadine Despineux as Sales Board Member, Honors Departing Christian Erlach

(IN BRIEF) Nadine Despineux, with over two decades of management experience in international mechanical engineering companies, has been appointed as the new Member of the Board of Management, Sales at Jungheinrich AG, effective from 15th July 2024, succeeding Christian Erlach, … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Honors Top Mechanics at BusTech Challenge 2023/24

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses’ Omniplus service brand celebrated excellence in bus and coach mechanics and technicians at the BusTech Challenge 2023/24, where over 500 participants from Omniplus service centers across 19 European countries competed. Thomas Schlatter from Switzerland emerged as … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Selected as Preferred Bidder for Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Brightline has announced Siemens Mobility as the “preferred bidder” to manufacture ten “American Pioneer 220” (AP 220) train sets for the Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, with service expected to commence in … Read the full press release

Safran Helicopter Engines Secures Major Contract with DRF Luftrettung for H145 Fleet Support

(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a substantial support-by-the-hour deal with DRF Luftrettung, encompassing maintenance and repair services for over 90 Arriel 2E engines powering its H145 helicopter fleet. The agreement, managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, highlights the … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain Announces Strategic Leadership Changes for Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain (DSC) unveils strategic leadership changes aimed at fortifying its global presence and preparing for future challenges. With the appointment of new members and a partial restructuring of roles within the Global Board of Management, DSC … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Test Unimog on Grossglockner High Alpine Road for Winter Service Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) A team from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks conducted a two-week winter test with four Unimog vehicles along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Alpine testing program, they assisted Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG in clearing … Read the full press release

EVBox Releases Impact Report 2023: A Comprehensive Review of Sustainability Milestones

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has unveiled its Impact Report 2023, showcasing the company’s dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices. The report highlights EVBox’s progress throughout 2023, emphasizing its commitment to environmental, … Read the full press release

Josée Ouellet Named Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke by Alstom

(IN BRIEF) Josée Ouellet, Vice President of Services for Alstom in North America, has been appointed as the Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. This prestigious recognition from the university acknowledges Ouellet’s exceptional career achievements and contributions … Read the full press release

Alstom Wins 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at Canadian Hydrogen Convention

(IN BRIEF) Alstom was honored with the 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at the 2024 Canadian Hydrogen Convention Award gala for its groundbreaking achievement of commissioning the first hydrogen train in the Americas. The Coradia iLint, Alstom’s hydrogen-powered train, carried over … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm Embarks on Groundbreaking Partnership with TiB

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm has initiated a pioneering two-year collaboration with Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB), a train operator in Sweden’s Bergslagen area, focusing on advancing railway technology. This unique partnership aims to develop innovative solutions to enhance … Read the full press release

Alstom Expands Manufacturing for Renfe’s High-Capacity Commuter Trains

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s industrial site in Catalonia welcomed Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, and Renfe President, Raül Blanco, for a tour showcasing the innovative manufacturing process for the 201 new Coradia high-capacity commuter trains being produced … Read the full press release

TRATON GROUP Shows Resilience with Strong Start to 2024 Despite Dip in Unit Sales

(IN BRIEF) Despite a slight decrease in unit sales, the TRATON GROUP reports a successful start to 2024, with increased sales revenue, adjusted operating result, and adjusted operating return on sales in the first quarter. The company sold 81,100 vehicles, … Read the full press release

Schaeffler and Marco Wittmann Embark on Sixth Year of Brand Ambassador Partnership with Innovations in DTM

(IN BRIEF) As the new season of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) commences, Schaeffler and Marco Wittmann, brand ambassador since 2019, enter their sixth year of collaboration. Wittmann, driving for Schubert Motorsport, aims for success with the support of Schaeffler’s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz LN2 Trucks: Conquering Four Decades of Light-Duty Truck Segment

(IN BRIEF) Celebrating four decades since their international debut in Rome, the Mercedes-Benz LN2 trucks made a significant impact in the light-duty truck segment. Produced from 1984 to 1998, they succeeded the LP series, dominating with their versatile range, advanced … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and UK Shipping Concierge Foster Maritime Collaboration at Hong Kong Event

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the UK Shipping Concierge, organized the Maritime Breakfast Exchange at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, providing a platform for maritime leaders from Hong Kong and the UK to discuss collaborative … Read the full press release