(IN BRIEF) Stadler has signed a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa for the supply of 24 new metro vehicles, with an option for 12 additional units, in a deal worth €134 million. This agreement, witnessed by key Portuguese officials, marks … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Cristina Pinto Dias, Iñigo Parra, Maria da Graça Carvalho, Maria Helena Campos, Metropolitano de Lisboa, modernization, partnership, PORTUGAL, Stadler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has announced its agreement to acquire FM Conway Limited, a leading public works company in the UK, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the southeast England market. FM Conway, founded in 1961 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, FM Conway Limited, Francis Michael Conway, partnership, Public Works Sector, sustainability, UK, VINCI Construction
(IN BRIEF) GTT has entered into a technical services contract with Maran Tankers, part of the Angelicoussis Group, to support its upcoming fleet of eight LNG dual-fuel Suezmax vessels, which were ordered in 2023 from New Times Shipyard in China. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Angelicoussis Group, Greece, GTT, Jean-Baptiste Choimet, LNG Dual-Fuel Suezmax Fleet Support, Maran Tankers, Maritime Operations, Mark Pearson, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a CZK 7.61 billion (€300 million) loan to České dráhy, the Czech Republic’s national railway operator, to modernize and expand its rail fleet. The funding will enable České dráhy to purchase … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged České dráhy, Czech Republic, EIB, Kyriacos Kakouris, Lukáš Svoboda, modernization, partnership, rail transportation, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MacGregor has launched a free digital Carbon Calculator to help container shipping companies estimate how much CO₂ emissions can be reduced by upgrading to its Cargo Boost system. By maximizing cargo-carrying capacity, Cargo Boost can increase utilization from … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed Bucharest’s first “Last Mile” logistics hub at the Bucharest III Pallady Logistics Park, a modern facility designed to improve urban distribution efficiency. Located near major transport links, the 41,500 sqm park includes warehouse, office, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Danone have partnered to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Danone’s logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, which relies on bio-based fuels made from waste feedstocks. This collaboration, part of Danone’s commitment to reach … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with BRABUS to exclusively supply its high-performance SportContact 7 tires for the new BRABUS ROCKET GTS supercar. This collaboration extends a 25-year relationship between the two companies, focusing on optimizing performance and safety for high-powered … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged BRABUS ROCKET GTS, Continental, partnership, SportContact 7 Tires, Supercar
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a 10-year extension to its partnership with the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), continuing to provide advanced tolling services and traffic management through 2041. The extension builds on seven years of successful operations, managing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a binding agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on developing a software-defined vehicle platform for heavy-duty vehicles. This new company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, aims to set a new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Commercial Vehicles, Daimler truck, digital transformation, Karin Rådström, Martin Lundstedt, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) JOST, a global leader in safety systems for commercial vehicles, joined the AeroAlliance platform in September 2024. This partnership aims to promote innovative aerodynamic solutions for trailers, targeting reduced energy consumption and improved fleet efficiency. Aligned with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AeroAlliance, Dr. Rainer Buffo, INNOVATION, JOST, Michael Fischer, partnership, sustainability, Trailer Aerodynamics, USA
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has delivered 20 more Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, funded by the German government, as part of ongoing support against Russian aggression. This brings Rheinmetall’s total IFV and tank deliveries to Ukraine to around … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Alstom France, appointment, Frédéric Wiscart, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, leadership, partnership, President
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with China Mobile and Zhangjiagang Port Group, has successfully deployed a 5G-powered smart network at Zhangjiagang Port, resulting in improved operational efficiency, cost reductions, and energy savings. Since its implementation in August 2022, the 5G … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Southampton have begun sea trials on a wind-powered technology designed to reduce the carbon emissions of large cargo ships by up to a third. The wing-sail, developed by Smart Green Shipping, was retrofitted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Di Gilpin, Dr. Joseph Banks, partnership, Sea Trials, shipping emissions, Smart Green Shipping, sustainability, University of Southampton, Wind-Powered Cargo Ship
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has introduced advanced safety features in its Econic waste collection vehicles, including the fourth-generation Active Brake Assist system, which detects pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking to avoid collisions. Additionally, Sideguard Assist helps drivers navigate urban environments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist 4, Active Brake Assist system, Collision Prevention Systems, Daimler truck, Econic waste collection vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, pedestrian detection, safety, Sideguard Assist
(IN BRIEF) Autoservizi Troiani is expanding its electric bus fleet with the acquisition of 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, to be delivered by mid-2026. This move supports the company’s goal of fully transitioning to electric public transport in the eastern … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), marking a major milestone in the project. Led by Navantia UK as the prime contractor and BMT overseeing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Paris Metro operator, RATP, has commissioned Stadler to deliver twelve custom-made battery-powered locomotives for use in maintenance, service, and repair work across the metro’s 245-kilometer network. These locomotives, set to be introduced by 2027, will operate on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Battery-Powered Locomotives, Christian König, INNOVATION, Paris Metro, partnership, Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP), Stadler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, part of Cargotec, has unveiled the MULTILIFT TALON, a cutting-edge container handling system designed to transform logistics for defence forces. The new system allows for automated transitions between Flatrack and ISO Container modes directly from the vehicle … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automation, Cargotec, Defence Logistics, Frank van Dongen, Hiab, MULTILIFT TALON
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