Category Archives: Transportation & Logistics

Transportation & Logistics Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ABL appoints naval architect Richard Grant as Singapore Country Manager to accelerate offshore growth and client value

(IN BRIEF) ABL has named Richard Grant as Country Manager for Singapore, effective immediately. A naval architect with more than 15 years’ experience, Grant joined ABL in 2011 and has worked across the UK, Australia, the USA and Singapore, where … Read the full press release

Swissport signs definitive deal to acquire ASC and deepen ground and cargo capabilities at Heathrow and Gatwick

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has signed definitive agreements to buy ASC, expanding its ground and cargo handling footprint at London Heathrow and Gatwick. Heathrow processes most of Britain’s air freight and ranks fifth globally by passengers, while Gatwick serves 43 million … Read the full press release

Stadler FLIRTs hit 300 million km for MÁV, saving €250 million in energy and cutting 2 million tonnes of CO₂ while only a third through their lifespan

(IN BRIEF) MÁV’s 123 Stadler FLIRT trains have clocked over 300 million kilometres since entering service in 2007, yet they have only used about a third of their planned lifespan. Their efficient electric traction has already saved roughly €250 million … Read the full press release

Safran closes $1.8 billion deal for Collins Aerospace flight control and actuation unit, adding 4,000 staff and 180-platform footprint

(IN BRIEF) Safran has closed the $1.8 billion purchase of Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation operations, adding 4,000 employees, eight major sites in Europe and Asia, and technology installed on 180 aircraft platforms. The acquired unit posted $1.55 billion in 2024 … Read the full press release

BUKO accelerates UK growth by acquiring London specialist Keltic to advance its leadership in temporary traffic management

(IN BRIEF) BUKO Group has acquired London-based Keltic Traffic Management, strengthening its UK presence and advancing its goal of market leadership in temporary traffic management. Backed by Equistone since February 2023, BUKO has pursued rapid expansion, buying Road Traffic Solutions … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel opens integrated Tababela logistics hub to unite Quito teams and expand refrigerated capacity for Ecuador’s trade

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has opened a state‑of‑the‑art logistics centre in Tababela, Quito, consolidating its Ecuadorian operations and offices to improve efficiency and coordination. The site includes 2,280 m² of refrigerated storage, a 6,445 m² manoeuvring yard, 25 docks and 795 … Read the full press release

Aviva Launches Upgraded Freight Liability Insurance with Expanded Cover Conditions and Economy Option

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has upgraded its Freight Liability insurance, now live on Acturis E‑Trade and Fast Trade, introducing higher coverage limits, a wider array of carriage conditions (including Logistics UK and BIFA), and a new ‘economy’ cover for lower‑risk goods. … Read the full press release

SWU Verkehr Partners with Daimler Buses for 37 eCitaro Electric Buses to Boost Sustainable Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses will supply SWU Verkehr with 37 Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G electric buses, plus an option for nine more, under a €34.6 million contract signed on 18 July 2025. Scheduled for delivery by end‑2026, these NMC4‑equipped vehicles … Read the full press release

HTR makes available engineering models of full-metal elastic Lunar wheels

All metal flexible wheels for Lunar rovers (IN BRIEF) HTR, based in Central Greece, is now offering its patented, all‑metal flexible wheels—designed since 2016 to endure the Moon’s extreme temperatures (–180 °C to +130 °C) and radiation—for commercial purchase worldwide via www.htr.gr … Read the full press release

Nagoya Fire Bureau Upgrades Fleet with Advanced Airbus H160 for Enhanced Aerial Emergency Response

(IN BRIEF) The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to bolster its firefighting, search and rescue and disaster response capabilities, including aerial reconnaissance. Jean‑Luc Alfonsi of Airbus Helicopters Japan praised the aircraft’s advanced safety, performance and … Read the full press release

Regiobahn to Launch Battery‑Electric Trains on RE 47 Route in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Regiobahn will introduce three Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains on the RE 47 line in summer 2026, replacing diesel units with emission‑free two‑car sets capable of 120 km ranges and 140 km/h speeds. These trains recharge under existing overhead lines or during … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton Team Conquers Pedal, Paddle, Pace Triathlon to Raise £4,500 for Air Ambulance

(IN BRIEF) On 13 July in Winchester, ABP Southampton’s team completed the Pedal, Paddle, Pace Triathlon amid record heat, raising over £4,500 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Will Jeffery lauded the team’s resilience and community focus, while Judith Stephens … Read the full press release

Stadler and ODEG Launch Emission‑Free FLIRT Akku Trains for West Mecklenburg

(IN BRIEF) ODEG and Stadler previewed a battery‑powered FLIRT Akku train on a ceremonial run from Schwerin to Parchim, ahead of a December 2027 launch under ODEG’s Westmecklenburg II contract. Fourteen units will serve both daily and seasonal regional lines, running emission‑free … Read the full press release

DHL Express Secures 9.5 Million Liters of Pure SAF from Neste at Changi for Air‑Cargo Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,400 tons of 100 percent unblended SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport between July 2025 and June 2026, marking one of Asia’s largest SAF deals in air cargo. The SAF, meeting CORSIA criteria, will be blended on-site to … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Named Only UK and European SEA A-List Company in CDP’s Global Road Transport Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has become the only UK and European—and one of just two global—Road Transport companies to achieve CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment A-List distinction in its 2024 disclosure. The award reflects Stagecoach’s leadership in governance, Scope 3 emissions-reduction, and … Read the full press release

Alstom and Key Model World Debut Pete Waterman’s “Making Tracks 3” at Derby’s Greatest Gathering

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and Key Model World are collaborating on the Model Railway Village at The Greatest Gathering, Derby’s three-day railway festival (1–3 August 2025). Highlights include Pete Waterman’s “Making Tracks 3” 64 ft OO-gauge Milton Keynes Central layout and … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Brings New Monorail Guides, Bearings and Roller Screws to EMO 2025 to Power Next-Gen Machine Tools

(IN BRIEF) At EMO 2025 in Hall 6 (Booth I46), Schaeffler is presenting new products tailored to the machine tool sector’s drive toward automation, digitalization and sustainability. Its KLLT four-row monorail systems handle substructure errors with minimal constraint, while the … Read the full press release

Germans Favor Handwritten Postcards Over Digital Greetings, Deutsche Post Survey Finds

(IN BRIEF) A June 2025 Forsa survey for Deutsche Post shows 65 percent of Germans prefer receiving traditional postcards over digital greetings, citing tangibility and personal effort. Three-quarters value that senders took the time to write; 69 percent see postcards … Read the full press release

Romania’s Exim Banca Romanească Secures €43.75 Million Guarantee to Boost Exports to Ukraine Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) Exim Banca Romanească has joined the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility, making Romania the tenth EU country to participate alongside nine others. The initiative, backed by the EIF within the EIB Group, provides guarantees to SMEs and … Read the full press release

ZF to Launch Steer-by-Wire and EasyTurn Systems on Mercedes-Benz Models in 2026

(IN BRIEF) ZF will equip Mercedes-Benz with its steer-by-wire system in 2026, replacing the mechanical steering shaft with an electronic interface that enhances maneuverability, stability, and safety. The system’s software-controlled steering ratio adapts to driving conditions, while the Twin Worm … Read the full press release