Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Eco-Conscious Airbus: Fleet Renewal for Sustainable Transatlantic Transport

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is set to renew its fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between Europe and the United States. They will be replaced with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels that utilize wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has partnered with … Read the full press release

Azane Fuel Solutions Receives 5.4 Million EUR Investment for Ammonia Bunkering Units

(IN BRIEF) Yara Growth Ventures and Navigator Holdings have invested 5.4 million EUR in Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian ammonia bunkering startup. Azane aims to construct the world’s first ammonia bunkering network, starting with its first bunkering unit in Norway, … Read the full press release

Lindner Group’s Sustainable Raised Floors Shape Škoda Auto’s New Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) In Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, Škoda Auto is constructing its new Laurin & Klement Campus, set to be the company’s headquarters. The campus, covering 44,000 square meters, will accommodate 1,700 employees and features modern office spaces, a company … Read the full press release

New Report by Energy Efficiency Movement Charts Path to Significant Emissions Reduction and Cost Savings for Industries

(IN BRIEF) The Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM), founded by ABB and comprising over 400 organizations worldwide, has published a report titled “The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency.” This report offers corporate leaders insights into ten measures that leverage mature technologies … Read the full press release

Report Reveals Path to Save 11% of Global Emissions by 2030, Unlocking $437 Billion in Savings

(IN BRIEF) In anticipation of COP28, the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) has released a groundbreaking report titled “The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency.” This report offers a clear roadmap for industries to achieve an impressive 11% reduction in global emissions … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches Quantum Electronics Lab to Develop Stable and Scalable Quantum Computer Circuits

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has inaugurated a new laboratory in Oberhaching near Munich, dedicated to the development of quantum electronics. The lab aims to create and test microelectronic circuits for quantum computers that are stable, compact, reliable, and suitable … Read the full press release

Vard and Windward Offshore to Construct Hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels for Offshore Wind Support

(IN BRIEF) Vard, a prominent player in special ship construction under the Fincantieri group, has entered into a contract with the Windward Offshore consortium to design and build two hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) for offshore wind farm support. … Read the full press release

EIB’s Largest-Ever Loan Agreement in Czech Republic Fuels Rail Network Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a historic loan agreement worth CZK 24 billion (€992 million) with the Czech Ministry of Finance to support the transformation of the country’s rail network. This monumental financing deal, the largest … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain Expands E-Commerce Fulfillment Network with Fourth German Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has expanded its DHL Fulfillment Network (DFN) by commissioning its fourth e-commerce warehouse in Euskirchen, Germany. This facility will store, pick, pack, and ship orders for a wide range of customers, from large enterprises to … Read the full press release

bp Commences Full Commercial Operation of Third LNG Train at Tangguh Facility in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) bp, in collaboration with the Tangguh production sharing contract partners, has initiated full commercial operation of the third liquefaction train at the Tangguh LNG facility located in Papua Barat, Indonesia. The expansion project, which includes the new train, … Read the full press release

Sustainable Excellence: Kuehne+Nagel France Inaugurates Eco-Friendly Air Logistics Facility Paris CDG Airport

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel France has opened a new air logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, significantly expanding its air freight capabilities and healthcare logistics solutions. The hub can handle 300 air freight pallets per week, with a larger … Read the full press release

Nissan Approved as a Member of European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)

(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has officially approved Nissan’s membership application, effective from January 1, 2024. Nissan, a Japanese vehicle manufacturer with a long history and a strong presence in Europe, operates manufacturing facilities in Spain and … Read the full press release

Leadec Expands Service Portfolio for Mercedes-Benz Plants in Hamburg and Bremen

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a service specialist, has secured contracts for infrastructural and technical facility management (IFM and TFM) along with technical cleaning services at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plants in Hamburg and Bremen, Germany. Leadec already has a presence in the … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility’s Desiro HC Double-Decker Trains to Revolutionize Franconia-Thuringia Express

(IN BRIEF) In a bid to modernize regional transport, Siemens Mobility has partnered with DB Regio Bayern and Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG) to introduce 18 new Desiro HC double-decker trains for the Franconia-Thuringia Express. These trains, operational from December 2023, offer … Read the full press release

Eni and Lannutti Group Partner to Advance Decarbonization with Renewable Diesel HVOlution

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni focused on sustainable mobility, and the Lannutti Group, a prominent player in the logistics and road transport sector, have entered into an agreement to utilize HVOlution, a renewable diesel fuel derived from 100% … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Wins Prestigious 2023 IMRF Award for Maritime Search and Rescue Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a division of Viasat, has been honored with the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue. This recognition comes after a thorough evaluation by a distinguished judging … Read the full press release

Dairy Giants FrieslandCampina and Hochwald Collaborate to Slash Costs and Carbon Emissions Through Milk Exchange

(IN BRIEF) Dairy companies Hochwald and FrieslandCampina have entered into a partnership to optimize milk collection and reduce transport costs and CO2 emissions. They will exchange member milk between their cooperatives, reducing the distance between dairy farms and processing locations. … Read the full press release

Autopista Central Leads the Way with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Pioneering MLFF Toll System in Santiago

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has implemented an advanced toll collection system called MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) in Santiago de Chile’s metropolitan area. This system facilitates over 1.6 billion transactions annually across nine urban highways in Santiago and extends to two … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall-Led FEDERATES Consortium Gains €30 Million EU Funding to Transform European Simulation Resources

(IN BRIEF) The FEDERATES consortium, led by Rheinmetall, has secured €30 million in funding from the European Union for an innovative training and decision support project. FEDERATES aims to create a “distributed synthetic simulation environment” that connects various simulation resources … Read the full press release