(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €49 million loan agreement with the City of Split to support its 2023-2027 multi-sector investment program aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure. This marks the EIB’s first flagship municipal operation in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ather Energy, a leading Indian electric scooter manufacturer, has increased its utilization of Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to streamline its design and engineering processes, enhance product quality, and expedite time-to-market for its electric two-wheelers. Siemens Digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ather Energy, Electric Scooter, INDIA, partnership, Robert Jones, Siemens, sustainability, Swapnil Jain
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a part of Cargotec, has received significant orders totaling EUR 35.8 million from two prominent US clients. A national home improvement chain has placed an order for MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts valued at EUR 23.8 million, while a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is spearheading the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its vehicles to offer customers enhanced digital experiences. The company has unveiled the “AI Lab,” a global hub for innovation that will identify AI-based product ideas, collaborate … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, AI-lab, artificial-intelligence, Audi, Carmen Schmidt, Carsten Helbing, electric vehicles, Michael Steiner, Oliver Blume, Porsche, predictive maintenance, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding and Schneider Electric have partnered to introduce innovative multi-modal shipping solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air freight. They successfully launched two bridges, connecting Singapore and North America and India and North America, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, DHL Global Forwarding, GoGreen Plus, logistics, Mourad Tamoud, reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions, SAF, Schneider Electric, sea transport, shipment, shipping, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Thomas George
(IN BRIEF) The InvestEU Investment Committee has approved a framework operation allowing the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to provide up to EUR 150 million in financing for projects focused on green mobility and transport in the Nordic and Baltic region, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Port of Rotterdam Authority has appointed Hanna Stelzel as the Director of Containers, effective March 1. In this role, Stelzel will oversee all container-related activities within the Commercial department, succeeding Hans Nagtegaal. Stelzel, with a background in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Port of Rotterdam, in partnership with grid operators TenneT and Stedin, has launched the New Energy Taskforce (NET) to address grid congestion challenges in the port and surrounding areas. Roger Knubben leads NET, bringing extensive experience in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, has commenced the construction of a new environmentally conscious warehouse spanning approximately 13,600 sqm at its logistics park in Rolo (RE), Italy. The project, set to be finished by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Graeme Hepburn, Italy, Logicor, partnership, Rolo, sustainability, Warehouse Development
(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Beijer Byggmaterial, Gothenburg, Merchants Facility, partnership, Stark group, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a substantial order from an international partner to supply components for the production of Fuchs 2 wheeled armoured vehicles at a factory in the partner country. The order, valued at a figure in the three-digit … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is enhancing its TransFER service by introducing a direct rail connection between Linz, Duisburg, and Rotterdam, creating efficient freight transport between Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest seaports … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Clemens Först, freight transport, logistics, Matthijs van Doorn, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, Port of Rotterdam Authority, rail freight transport, rail logistics, RCG, Rotterdam, seaports, TransFER, transhipment
(IN BRIEF) The Swedish Transport Administration has enlisted the services of AFRY and WSP to develop a railway plan for the Skellefteå – Degerbyn section of the North Bothnia Line, a significant 270-kilometer coastal railway project connecting Umeå and Luleå. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY is expanding its strategic partnership with Hägglunds, a prominent Swedish defense and security company known for military vehicle and systems development. AFRY has secured a new contract valued at around SEK 300 million to provide advanced engineering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Industrial, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AFRY, CV90, Defence, Gothenburg, Hägglunds, Lars Pettersson, Martin Öman, military vehicles, SECURITY, Trollhättan
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has chosen Lufttransport RW AS to operate two new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters for the Troll and Oseberg areas, boosting helicopter capacity. Lufttransport is now the third helicopter operator eligible for Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) assignments. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Amrumbank West, Anna Spinelli, DHL Group, electricity, green electricity, Hendrik Niebaum, Kaskasi offshore wind farm, logistics, Nordsee Ost, offshore wind farm, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energies, RWE, RWE wind farms
(IN BRIEF) The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries slated to commence in 2024. Of these, 36 will be used by the French rescue … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus has inaugurated its Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) in Chengdu, China, which offers comprehensive solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. This one-stop facility covers activities such as aircraft parking, storage, maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre, CAAC, Chengdu, CHINA, Cristina Aguilar, EASA, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Leading European carrier easyJet has placed an order with CFM International for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 157 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged A320neo Family, Airbus, CFM International, easyJet, Gael Meheust, Johan Lundgren, LEAP-1A engines, partnership, Safran, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ten Spanish companies are joining forces for the groundbreaking Hympulso project, aiming to develop a renewable hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion system for a high-speed train. Led by Talgo, the initiative includes partners like Golendus, Ingeteam, Repsol, Sener, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ADIF, EPowerlabs, Golendus, High-Speed Train Project, hydrogen-powered, Hympulso project, Ingeteam, Optimus3D, partnership, Repsol, SENER, Spain, sustinability, TALGO, Tecnalia, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
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