Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

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ZF Presents Electrified Trailer Concept for Sustainable Road Freight

(IN BRIEF) ZF, a leader in digital solutions for energy management and automation, is showcasing its electrified trailer concept at the NUFAM commercial vehicles trade show in Germany. The solution integrates ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle with a modular battery … Read the full press release

DHL and Formula 1® Biofuel Trucks Slash Carbon Emissions by 83% During European Leg of 2023 Championship

(IN BRIEF) DHL and Formula 1® have achieved an impressive 83% reduction in carbon emissions during the European leg of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship by using a new fleet of trucks powered by HVO100 biofuel. These trucks, … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with Monta to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has entered into a partnership with Monta, an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform provider, to enhance the development of charging infrastructure across Europe. Siemens will utilize Monta’s Charge Point Management System (CPMS) to manage its own EV … Read the full press release

Continental Eyes Growth in Radar Sensors and Autonomous Mobility Under Dr. Ismail Dagli’s Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ismail Dagli will take over leadership of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area, starting on October 1. He succeeds Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at the end of September. Dr. Dagli previously led Continental’s Smart Mobility … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Named Official Logistics Partner for COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has been appointed as the official logistics partner for COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The logistics company will oversee all on-site logistics activities at Expo City Dubai, including building country pavilions and stages … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Invests EUR 1.3 Million in Production Expansion of Toll Collection OBUs

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its production of on-board units (OBUs) for contactless toll collection in Vienna by over 30%, allowing for the manufacture of approximately 2 million OBUs annually. The expansion represents an investment of EUR 1.3 million. … Read the full press release

King Felipe VI Receives SEAT S.A. Executive Committee to Discuss Electric Mobility and Record-Breaking Performance

(IN BRIEF) His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain held an audience with the Executive Committee of SEAT S.A., led by its President, Wayne Griffiths, at Palacio Albéniz in Barcelona. During the meeting, SEAT S.A. executives updated the King on … Read the full press release

Berlin Completes Rollout of New S-Bahn Fleet Enhancing Public Transport Service

(IN BRIEF) Berlin celebrates the completion of its new S-Bahn fleet with all 106 trains now in service, offering passengers enhanced comfort and convenience. These state-of-the-art trains feature air conditioning, advanced passenger information systems, and security cameras, providing a significant … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Successfully Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mireo Plus H Train in Bavaria

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has completed the initial test runs for its hydrogen-powered Mireo Plus H train in Bavaria, Germany. This two-car trainset is set to begin passenger service in mid-2024, operating on routes between Augsburg and Füssen and Augsburg … Read the full press release

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD KSOE for Innovative Hydrogen Transport System

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and its subsidiaries, HD Hyundai Heavy Industry (HD HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), for their groundbreaking hydrogen system. HD KSOE aims … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Retail Network in Slovakia, Focuses on Alternative Fuels and Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro Partner to Introduce All-Terrain Vehicle ‘BvS10-Sindhu’ to Indian Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have entered into a licensing and manufacturing agreement to introduce the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle to the Indian market. The vehicle, named BvS10-Sindhu for the Indian Armed Forces, has been upgraded to … Read the full press release

Siemens to Build Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure in Germany, Aiding Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has secured two significant orders to establish electric bus (e-bus) charging infrastructure in two German cities, Hamburg and Saarlouis. In Hamburg, Siemens will continue to support Hamburger Hochbahn AG, one of the country’s largest public transport companies, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Unveils HX ANACONDA Bridge-Laying System for Crisis Response and Disaster Relief

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a German technology group, is introducing the HX ANACONDA wheeled bridge-laying system at the FIREmobil show in Welzow, Germany. This versatile solution, consisting of the Anaconda bridge-laying system from General Dynamics European Land Systems and an HX … Read the full press release

Grain LNG Initiates Auction for 9 Million Tonnes of Existing Capacity to Bolster Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Grain LNG, Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, has launched an auction for 375 GWh/d (approximately 9 million tonnes per annum) of existing capacity. Running from September 14 to November 23, 2023, this initiative, comprising three capacity … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €4.6 Million to Enhance Public Transport and Street Lighting in Moldova’s Balti

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €4.6 million loan to the city of Balti in Moldova to support the enhancement of public transport and street lighting infrastructure. This investment, totaling €7 million, will … Read the full press release

DHL Group Marks 15th Anniversary of Global Volunteer Day, Encouraging Employee Engagement

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Global Volunteer Day (GVD) initiative, which encourages employees worldwide to participate in non-profit projects in their local communities. Since its inception in 2008, GVD has seen 1.3 million DHL … Read the full press release

Airbus Delivers Inaugural ‘Make in India’ C295 Aircraft to Indian Air Force

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has officially delivered the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), signaling the start of a process to replace the IAF’s aging Avros-748 fleet. The C295, configured for transport and … Read the full press release

Airbus Innovators Shortlisted for German Future Prize with CO2 Capture Breakthrough

(IN BRIEF) A team of engineers and a developer from Airbus has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists for the prestigious German Future Prize 2023. Their nomination is in recognition of their innovative work in developing Direct … Read the full press release

Garpenberg Mine Prepares for Autonomous Rock Transport with Boliden and Volvo Autonomous Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a prominent mining and smelting company, has teamed up with Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) in a strategic partnership aimed at introducing autonomous transport solutions in Boliden’s mining operations. Their first project will be initiated at the Garpenberg … Read the full press release