(IN BRIEF) Alstom has published new research by Colin Haynes, the company’s Environment, Health and Safety Director, revealing the personal stories of fallen railway workers from Crewe Works who died in both world wars. The publication, More Than Just Their … Read the full press release
Posted in Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Aircraftsman Arthur Condliffe, Alstom, Armed Forces charity, Cheshire Archives, Colin Haynes, Covenanter tanks, Crewe, Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe Works, Family History Society of Cheshire, First World War, High Speed Two, historical research, HMS Formidable, Local Heroes, military sacrifices, Poppy Appeal, Private Alfred Palin, Private Jeremiah Wilkinson, Private Thomas Fennah, railway workers, Remembrance Day, Royal British Legion, Second World War, SSAFA, Trooper Charles Ball, twins John and Henri Villiers Russell, UK Centre of Excellence for Bogie and Traction Motor Overhaul, war history, war memorials
(IN BRIEF) Barcelona has launched a new two-kilometer extension to its tramway network, implementing Alstom’s APS technology for the first time in Spain. This innovative catenary-free system uses a ground-based power rail that activates only under the tram, allowing for … Read the full press release
Posted in Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged accessible transport, Alstom, Alstom Spain, APS, Barcelona, Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority, bike lanes, catenary-free technology, Citadis trams, conductor rail, digital mobility, eco-friendly, green areas, green transportation, ground-based feeding system, intermodality, pedestrian spaces, propulsion systems, public transport, rail transport, rolling stock, signaling, Spain, sustainable mobility, sustainable urban development, Trambaix, Trambesòs, tramway extension, urban mobility, urban transformation
(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post is set to open a new facility in Gossau, Switzerland, by Autumn 2025, consolidating operations from two other sites to increase capacity for growing shipment volumes, particularly in e-commerce. The facility will feature enhanced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and Crystal have finalized a major agreement for a new luxury cruise ship, designed to accommodate approximately 690 passengers with all-suite, high-end accommodations, including solo traveler options. This 61,800-ton vessel will feature premium interiors and a high … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong (TRHK) has been appointed as an official Third-Party Certification Body for “Type H” EV maintenance workshops under a new EMSD initiative in Hong Kong. This addition to the Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Maintenance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Neste and Finland’s ice hockey league, Liiga, have partnered to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for team bus travel during the 2024–2025 season, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,400 tons—equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 500-600 Finns. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged emissions, Hockey Season, Joni Pihlström, Liiga, Neste, partnership, renewable diesel, sports, sustainability, travel, Vili Nurmi
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom urges the EU to include road tolling and traffic management in the EU Taxonomy, highlighting their potential for significant CO2 reductions and alignment with sustainability goals. The company’s white paper, available online, offers data-backed insights supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged environmental impact, EU taxonomy, Georg Kapsch, Kapsch TrafficCom, Richard Lax, Road Tolling, sustainability, traffic management
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has extended its lease with DHL Poland at its Mysłowice logistics park, where DHL occupies 12,200 sqm of warehouse space and provides logistical support for Bausch Health Poland. The facility, tailored for pharmaceutical needs with advanced temperature … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Poland, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged DHL Poland, Logicor, Mysłowice, partnership, Pharmaceutical Logistics Hub, Piotr Brycki, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airtelis has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to acquire up to five H145 helicopters, with an initial order for one, to be operated by its subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères for offshore wind industry support. Highlighting the H145’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Airtelis, Baudoin Marraud des Grottes, H145 helicopter, Laurent Giolitti, Offshore wind, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have renewed their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for five more years, focusing on sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions. This extension builds on their joint commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with both companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dimitris Armenakis, Innovation Denmark, Maersk, Mike Hollands, partnership, supply chain, sustainability, Switzerland, Syngenta
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has introduced its new Coradia Stream trains, designed specifically for FGC’s upcoming airport link between central Barcelona and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, set to launch in 2026. Built at Alstom’s facility near Barcelona, these eco-friendly, single-deck … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Alstom, Barcelona Airport, connectivity, partnership, Spain, sustainability, trains
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Nadja Grabenströer will be appointed CEO of Otto Group Logistics GmbH, operating under the SupplyX brand, effective December 1, 2024. She succeeds Eva Witte, who contributed significantly to the establishment of SupplyX while serving as Chief Financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, CEO, Dr. Nadja Grabenströer, eCommerce, Eva Witte, Henning Goldmann, Kay Schiebur, Kevin Kufs, leadership, Otto Group, Otto Group Logistics, retail, Roy Smolders
(IN BRIEF) Falkenklev Logistik in Sweden has added six FUSO eCanter electric trucks to its fleet for DHL deliveries in Malmö, supporting its commitment to sustainable urban logistics. These compact electric trucks, supplied by Veho Import AB, are well-suited for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, DHL, electric fleet, Falkenklev Logistik, FUSO eCanter Trucks, Malmö, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Veho Import AB, Victor Falkenklev
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has promoted Christophe Georges to Board Member for Sales and Marketing, effective December 1, 2024. With 26 years at Bentley, including leadership roles in North America, Christophe brings extensive experience in global sales and marketing. In … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has inaugurated its first bonded warehouse in Northern Vietnam at SLP Park in Hai Phong, a key logistics hub in the region. The facility, equipped with advanced inventory and energy-saving technology, enhances Maersk’s storage and logistics capabilities, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened its largest distribution center in the Philippines, the 10-hectare Maersk Optimus Distribution Center in Calamba, Laguna, to strengthen logistics for Southern Luzon. Attended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cristina A. Roque, Maersk, partnership, Philippine Distribution Center, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Southern Luzon, sustainability, Trade and Connectivity
(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced Naval DRAKON, a cybersecure communication solution designed to meet modern naval challenges by connecting diverse platforms in complex operations. Naval DRAKON integrates multiple communication systems, allowing naval forces to manage their electromagnetic presence and adapt … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexandre Bottero, Communication, Naval DRAKON, Naval Operations, SECURITY, Thales
(IN BRIEF) BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading Dutch provider of traffic and safety management solutions, has expanded into the German market by acquiring BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik GmbH. This acquisition aligns with BUKO’s broader European growth strategy, which saw it … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, BUKO Traffic & Safety, BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik, Equistone, Germany, Natherlands, partnership, Robert Emmerich, Tanja Berg
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has launched a new facility in Białystok, Poland, dedicated to producing DC power converters for rail vehicles, projected to create over 500 units annually and generate 250 new jobs. The plant will also serve as a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged facility, local employment, partnership, Poland, Rail Power Converter Production, Stadler, sustainability, Wioleta Pyt
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