(IN BRIEF) Celebrating four decades since their international debut in Rome, the Mercedes-Benz LN2 trucks made a significant impact in the light-duty truck segment. Produced from 1984 to 1998, they succeeded the LP series, dominating with their versatile range, advanced … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the UK Shipping Concierge, organized the Maritime Breakfast Exchange at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, providing a platform for maritime leaders from Hong Kong and the UK to discuss collaborative … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG celebrates a monumental achievement with the production of the 1 millionth Freightliner Cascadia heavy-duty truck, marking a significant milestone in the North American trucking industry. Since its debut in 2007, the Cascadia has been at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight has introduced its first fully electric heavy tractor-trailers, Mercedes-Benz eActros 300, in Germany, marking a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in delivery and distribution transport. Deployed at the Koblenz and Hagen sites, these vehicles … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sara Forsberg, currently serving as the acting manager for Vehicle Development at Scania R&D, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer, and Head of Brand Identity Development, effective May 1, 2024. With a career spanning … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2024, Kuehne+Nagel Group reported a decline in earnings compared to the previous year, citing intensified cost measures amidst a challenging business environment. Despite a slight improvement in demand for transportation services, the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Financial, investment, Kuehne+Nagel Group, Q1 Earnings, Stefan Paul
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Europe’s leading logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed the installation of a 532 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant near Girona, Spain. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by 180 tons annually while providing sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Logicor, logistics, partnership, Pilar Valencia, Solar Initiative, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured contracts with Banedanmark and DSB to upgrade Copenhagen’s S-bane network to the highest level of automation, GoA4 technology, by 2030. This upgrade, part of the “Future S-bane” program, aims to enhance capacity, passenger experience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Automatic Urban Railway, Banedanmark, Copenhagen, DSB, Jürgen Müller, Michael Peter, partnership, S-bane Network, Siemens, Siemens Mobility, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In April 2024, Daimler Buses handed over 24 Mercedes-Benz Tourismo 15 RHD touring coaches to Autobus Oberbayern GmbH from Munich and Bus-Verkehr Berlin KG (BVB) from Berlin. Each company received 12 coaches, which will be used as team … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Autobus Oberbayern GmbH, Berlin, Bus-Verkehr Berlin KG (BVB), Daimler Buses, European Sporting Event 2024, Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Coaches, Munich, partnership, Till Oberwörder
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has reached a significant milestone in electric truck development, successfully charging a prototype of the eActros 600 at a groundbreaking 1,000 kilowatts during internal testing at Wörth am Rhein. This achievement marks the implementation phase of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Pinellas County, Florida, has chosen Kapsch TrafficCom to lead a project aimed at improving mobility and safety with advanced technology solutions, backed by a USD 4.6 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration. With Pinellas County facing significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Jeff Adler, Kapsch TrafficCom, mobility, partnership, Pinellas County, safety, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) BMT SPARO®, a pioneering air-ground payload transfer device, has secured a pivotal contract with the British Army, signaling a significant advancement in autonomous logistics within the defense sector. This innovative technology allows drones to conduct precise deliveries from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BMT, BMT SPARO®, British Army, Dr. Steve Wright, Drone Deliveries, James Campbell, partnership, Phil Metcalfe, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Cunard’s illustrious fleet gains a new gem as Queen Anne officially joins during a historic handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice. Attended by dignitaries and industry leaders, the event marks the 249th ship under the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A financing agreement between the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and LTG Link signals a significant step forward for Lithuania’s rail sector. The agreement, totaling EUR 200 million, will facilitate the purchase of nine … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Egidijus Lazauskas, EIB, Electric and Battery Trains, investment, Jeanette Vitasp, Lithuania, LTG Link, Marius Skuodis, NIB, rail electrification, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) During Singapore Maritime Week, DNV awarded Australian company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its revolutionary dual-fuelled ammonia-powered ship, the ‘Green Pioneer’. This achievement marked the culmination of a project initiated in 2021, with DNV engaged to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG, a global leader in braking systems and rail technologies, announces its acquisition of the conventional rail signalling technology business of Alstom Signaling North America. This strategic move marks Knorr-Bremse’s entry into the rail control, command, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a move to bolster global disaster relief initiatives, DHL Group announces the expansion of its GoHelp program to Europe. Building on its longstanding partnership with the United Nations, DHL Group aims to address the increasing frequency of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced a significant upgrade to its ME2 ocean service, now including port calls to key destinations in North Europe such as Rotterdam, Felixstowe, and Bremerhaven. This strategic extension aims to benefit North … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a strategic move towards fleet modernization and consolidation. These helicopters, designated for deployment in Cyprus and Brunei, will replace existing Airbus Pumas, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, H145 helicopter, Lenny Brown, partnership, sustainability, UK Ministry of Defence
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s latest brand, RIZON, announces the Canadian launch of its battery-electric Class 4-5 trucks, marking a significant step towards electrification in the transportation sector. With its debut at Truck World in Toronto and preorders opening in June … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a landmark move towards sustainable transportation, the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and LTG Link have sealed a financing deal to procure electric and battery-powered trains. With loans totaling €200 million, nine electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Egidijus Lazauskas, EIB, Electric Train, Jeanette Vitasp, Lithuania, LTG Link, Marius Skuodis, NIB, partnership, Rail Revolution, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Vonk en Co BV, an international haulage company specializing in white goods transportation, has recently integrated seven new Mercedes-Benz Ategos into its fleet, totaling 13 vehicles. These Ategos, equipped with box bodies, replace older trucks and are expected … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has clinched a significant order worth around SEK 170 million from Mongolyn Alt MAK LLC to supply five cable-electric DR410iE drill rigs for deployment at the Tsagaan Suvarga Project in Mongolia. Scheduled for delivery between the second … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ, in celebration of its 160th anniversary, initiates the “DEUTZ Greenfield Award” aimed at students and young researchers to foster innovation in sustainable mobility within the off-highway sector. Until May 17, 2024, participants can submit their ideas for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania, the Södertälje-based manufacturer of heavy trucks, reaffirms its dominance in the European Green Truck comparison test, winning the title for the seventh time in eight years. Organized by two German trade magazines, the competition aims to identify … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches the customer testing phase for its battery-electric eActros 600, with Contargo and Remondis as the pioneering partners. The e-trucks, set to revolutionize long-distance haulage, will be utilized by Contargo for container transport between Wörth am Rhein … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Roer, Christian Renners, Contargo, Daimler truck, e-trucks, eActros 600, Kögel Trailer GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Michael Starke, partnership, REMONDIS, Sascha Hähnke, Stina Fagerman, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, celebrates the successful implementation of a project aimed at enhancing urban mobility, marked by the acquisition of ten low-floor trams. Financed by a €17.4 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine
Tagged acquisition, Andriy Sadovyi, EIB, Henrik Huitfeldt, Jean-Erik de Zagon, Lviv, Oleksandr Kubrakov, partnership, sustainability, Tram Fleet, UKRAINE, Urban Mobility Upgrade, Volodymyr Kovaliv
(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport launches its annual Whisky Festival, running from April 15 to May 14, offering travellers a month-long celebration of whisky culture. The festival boasts expert-led masterclasses, exclusive product launches, and whisky-infused menu items across the airport’s terminals. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding announces its collaboration with the Prada Group, marking the fashion giant’s first investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. This strategic partnership allows Prada Group to significantly reduce its transport … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DHL, Italy, Mario Zini, partnership, Prada Group, reduce emissions, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) VDL Bus & Coach recently celebrated the opening of its new electric bus production facility in Roeselare, Belgium, with key figures such as Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon and Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters in attendance. The site boasts … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alain Doucet, Belgium, Electric Bus Plant, Jan Jambon, Lydia Peeters, partnership, Roeselare, Rolf-Jan Zweep, sustainability, VDL Bus & Coach
(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies announces a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain as its Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) in Europe, aiming to enhance sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in its logistics operations. Starting March 2024, DHL will centrally manage logistics flows … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DHL, Hendrik Venter, Logistics Transformation, partnership, Poland, sustainability, Thomas Kirchermeier, Vitesco Technologies
(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies announces a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain as a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP), aiming to enhance sustainability, resilience, and efficiency in logistics. Under this partnership, DHL will centrally manage logistics flows for Vitesco Technologies’ twelve … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMT proudly announces the appointment of Noel Tomlinson as Vice Chair of the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Commercial Maritime Group (CMG) Council, showcasing his esteemed standing and dedication within the maritime sector. With a wealth of experience … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Peel Ports Group partners with E.ON to initiate ambitious solar and wind projects at the Port of Liverpool, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The collaboration kicks off with plans for the installation of the UK’s largest … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris Norbury, Claudio Veritiero, E.ON, partnership, Peel Ports, Port of Liverpool, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Digital Rail Germany announces a strategic initiative to enhance circuit board production at their Industrial Competence Center in Arnstadt/Thuringia, aiming to accelerate progress towards green rail infrastructure in Europe. Recognizing the critical role of circuit boards in digital … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia has unveiled a partnership with Saildrone, integrating Thales’ Thin Line Towed Array with Saildrone’s Surveyor, the world’s largest unmanned autonomous vehicle. This collaboration aims to bolster surveillance and monitoring capabilities for open-ocean hydrographic surveys and maritime … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Maritime Surveillance Capabilities, partnership, RICHARD JENKINS, Saildrone, SECURITY, sustainability, Thales Australia, Troy Stephen, USA
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a significant multimillion-dollar contract from the Japanese Ministry of Defence, paving the way for the introduction of autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in Japan. The contract entails the delivery of Rheinmetall Mission Master SP UGVs … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), Japan, partnership, Pietro Mazzei, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Mission Master SP
(IN BRIEF) Rock Rail, the UK Infrastructure Bank, and Aviva Capital Partners have collaborated to establish a funding platform for zero emission bus financier, ‘Rock Road,’ committing an initial £100 million to fund up to 250 zero emission buses and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Anthony Browne MP, Aviva, Charlotte Jones, John Flint, Mark Swindell, partnership, Rock Rail, Rock Road, sustainability, UK, UK Infrastructure Bank, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel International AG’s Board of Directors has approved a significant restructuring, transitioning to a new direct reporting system for country organizations. This strategic move aims to streamline responsibilities, empowering business and functional units to adapt more swiftly to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates a significant milestone in Western Australia’s transportation sector with the delivery of the first Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) C-Series train into passenger service. This achievement follows the award of a substantial contract in 2019 for the … Read the full press release
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