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FCC Construcci�n completes the Pont de la Memoria, the former bridge in Picanya that was destroyed during the DANA

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 09:43:54 EDT

FCC Construcci�n has completed the Pont de la Memoria, the former bridge in the municipality of Picanya that was destroyed during the DANA of 2024. The new structure, which has been in service since 29 July, not only restores an essential link for the municipality but also serves as a permanent tribute to the victims and to those who helped with the recovery efforts following the disaster. - - The new bridge retains its original location but has been designed to offer greater resistance to...

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Christmas Cookie Stamp Designs for the Holidays

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:30:56 EDT

What: - - Sweet, sugar-frosted stamps will be available for holiday greetings this year. - - This booklet of 20 Christmas Cookies Forever stamps includes images of four frosted sugar cookies appearing on alternating red and blue backgrounds. - - Greg Breeding, art director and designer for USPS; designer Kyrie Johnson; and artist Sarah Cramer Shields created the booklet from photographs of sugar cookies baked by Johnson. - - The Christmas Cookies Forever stamps will be part of a free, public...

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Melbourne first Next Generation Tram delivered by Alstom into passenger service

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:25:30 EDT

- - • The first of 100 Next Generation G Class Trams has been delivered into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia - • The tram has been developed from Alstom's Flexity 2 design and is built locally at Alstom's Dandenong site in Victoria with over 65 percent local content - • The tram features increased capacity, improved accessibility and passenger comfort informed by extensive passenger and driver consultation, tailoring the tram to the needs of the Melbourne tram network - - - Alstom...

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Ferrovial reports strong H1 2026 results

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:23:03 EDT

- - • Highways in North America showed robust revenue growth - • Construction profitability remained in line with the company's long-term target, supported by a healthy order book 1 - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, delivered strong results in the first half of the year 2026, boosted by solid growth in the Construction and Highways business units. Revenues and adjusted EBITDA 1 reported double-digit growth, mainly driven by U.S. highways' performance. - - “Fer...

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Schmitz Cargobull expands TrailerConnect® with integrated washing and parking service via partner TRAVIS

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 05:28:09 EDT

Schmitz Cargobull is expanding its TrailerConnect® telematics ecosystem with an integrated wash and parking service. Through a connection to the pan-European service partner TRAVIS, fleet operators now have access to digital services for trailer cleaning and scheduling centrally within the TrailerConnect® portal. - - An interface to the TRAVIS app, one of the leading digital tools for truck drivers in Europe, allows users to find and book wash bays and parking spaces across Europe. Dispatch...

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DHL Express secures SAF supply from Moeve at Madrid Airport

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:13 EDT

- - • Signs agreement to purchase approximately 6,000 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Moeve, covering around 50% of DHL Express' annual fuel consumption at Adolfo Su�rez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) - • One-year agreement running from July 2026 to June 2027 supports DHL's ambition to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels - - - DHL Express, the world's leading international express logistics provider, and Moeve announced the signing of a sustainable aviation fue...

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One Year After Deliveries Began, Pebble Surpasses 100 Deliveries and 250,000 Owner Miles

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:51:18 EDT

- - • The all-electric Pebble Flow exceeds a major delivery milestone just one year after customer deliveries began. - - • Feedback from the growing owner community is shaping engineering, with several new features delivered over the last 12 months via over-the-air updates. - • Pebble Flow owners, many of whom are first-time RVers, report a more seamless camping experience, with towing that feels efficient, safe, and effortless. - - - FREMONT, Calif., July 28, 2026 — Pebble, the comp...

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Scania Industrial Batteries announces strategic battery partnership with MacLean Engineering

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:04:26 EDT

- - • Scania has signed a strategic partnership with a leading manufacturer of mobile equipment solutions for underground mining operations. - • Scania has been selected as MacLean Engineering's primary battery supplier for its growing portfolio of battery-electric underground mining equipment. - • Under the agreement, Scania will supply its Core 800 battery packs to MacLean. - - - Scania Industrial Batteries and MacLean Engineering have announced a strategic collaboration to support...

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U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors To Meet August 7

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:22 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Friday, August 7 in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, D.C. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 3 p.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room. - - The board's expected agenda is: - - - • Call to order and opening remarks from the chairwoman - • Remarks from the postmaster general and CEO - • Committee reports - • Quarterly financial report - • Quarterly service performance re...

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Alstom appoints Cathy Pianon as Chief Communications Officer

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:33:07 EDT

- - • Cathy Pianon will lead Alstom's global communications function across more than 60 countries - • She brings extensive communications experience across international listed companies and transformation environments - • She will support the continued evolution of Alstom's communications capabilities leveraging evolving practices and approaches to engage employees and stakeholders worldwide while helping ensure Alstom's leadership, innovation and achievements continue to resonate with aud...

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Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) and I Squared Capital Sign MOU

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:10:58 EDT

Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (“JOIN”) and I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to jointly explore and deliver infrastructure projects globally outside Japan, with a special focus on transportation and urban development areas. - - The strategic collaboration agreement establishes a strategy for a framework...

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Telef�nica and W�rth Use Quantum Computing to Logistics Packaging to Reduce Transport Volume and Cardboard Consumption

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:47:41 EDT

• The pioneering initiative combines quantum computing and artificial intelligence to optimize logistics processes, improving packaging efficiency by 14%, cutting shipping box usage by around 3%, reducing transported volume by up to 7%, and lowering cardboard consumption by 6%. - - • The project was developed at Telef�nica's Javier Echenique Quantum Technologies Talent and Technology Center in Bilbao, a strategic hub and European benchmark for quantum technologies. - - Telef�nica and W�rth...

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W�rtsil� and Carnival Corporation extend long-standing collaboration with Lifecycle Agreement supporting LNG-powered cruise fleet performance

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:12:42 EDT

Technology group W�rtsil� and Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world's largest cruise company, have entered into an 8-year Lifecycle Agreement covering four cruise vessels within the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets, including two newbuild vessels currently under construction. The agreement marks the first service contract between the companies covering Carnival Corporation's LNG-fuelled cruise ships. Under the agreement, W�rtsil� will provide a comprehensive lifecyc...

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FedEx Operates Humanitarian Relief Flight to Support Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:01:43 EDT

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is using its integrated air and ground network to bring humanitarian relief to those affected by the earthquake that devastated Venezuela. A dedicated humanitarian relief flight to Venezuela is carrying necessity kits provided by Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The supplies are expected to support approximately 10,000 people affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. - - “Our unmatched air and ground global network gives FedEx the un...

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I Squared Capital to Sell Minority Stake in TIP Group to IMCO and GCM Grosvenor

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:20:58 EDT

I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investor, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 25% minority interest in TIP Group (“TIP” or the “Company”), one of Europe's leading transportation equipment leasing and services platforms, to Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”) and GCM Grosvenor. - - Headquartered in Amsterdam, TIP is one of Europe's largest trailer leasing and equipment services companies, operating a fl...

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Keeping Edmonton moving: Inside the operations powering the Valley Line Southeast LRT

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:22:07 EDT

Edmonton is a bustling city of over a million people in Alberta, Canada. It is the northernmost metropolis of its size in North America. Since November 2023, the city has been enjoying a new addition to its public transit service: the Valley Line Southeast LRT. The 13-kilometre Valley Line Southeast LRT connects Mill Woods in southeast Edmonton with downtown through 11 stops and one elevated station. It operates 20 hours a day, seven days a week. Alstom not only designed and built the 26 F...

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Omio Group to Acquire Rail Europe to Consolidate the Ground Transportation Landscape

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:25:53 EDT

Omio Group, the world's leading multimodal travel company, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, the globally renowned rail distribution platform. - - Upon completion, Rail Europe will become part of Omio Group, joining Omio's B2C booking platform, its B2B distribution business, and its travel discovery brand, Rome2Rio. With the addition of Rail Europe, Omio Group (OG) would sell 22 million train tickets per year, work with over 28,000 transport operators...

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Kuehne+Nagel rolls out cloud-native Contract Logistics solution across over 1,000 sites globally

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:17:22 EDT

- - • KN SwiftLOG, Kuehne+Nagel's warehouse management system, evolves into a cloud-native, agentic AI-enabled platform - • Built on Blue Yonder technology to support scalability and resilience across Kuehne+Nagel's operations - • Drives efficiency and supports resource utilisation - - - Kuehne+Nagel is advancing its digital capabilities in Contract Logistics through the evolution of KN SwiftLOG, its warehouse management system, into a cloud-native platform with agentic AI capabilitie...

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GEODIS renews certification of Mass Balance mechanism

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:11:24 EDT

GEODIS's Mass Balance mechanism has been recertified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION following a comprehensive audit. This certification confirms the reliability and traceability of the mechanism, which enables customers to receive an allocation of CO2 emission reductions based on a certified carbon accounting methodology. - - Since 2024, GEODIS has implemented the Mass Balance mechanism across its European Road Network Line of Business. The mechanism enables customers to support the deployment of a...

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Ferrovial appoints John L. Morton as CEO of the Airports division

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:23 EDT

Ferrovial has appointed John L. Morton as CEO of the Airports division, effective September 2026. He will succeed Luke Bugeja, who will retire from his role after more than five years of successful contribution to the company. - - “I am pleased to welcome John to Ferrovial's Management Committee. His extensive experience in transportation infrastructure, aviation, and public-private partnerships will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen Ferrovial Airports and deliver long-term valu...

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Reelables Partners with Hubble Network to Track Smart Labels Wherever Cargo Moves

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EDT

Reelables, a maker of printable smart labels for tracking cargo and inventory, today announced a partnership with Hubble Network that extends label visibility beyond Reelables-enabled facilities and infrastructure. Hubble's 100M+ gateway network across 170 countries keeps Reelables labels continuously visible through every stage of their transit journey. - - Reelables' smart labels are ultra-thin, printable, and disposable, designed to run through standard barcode printers and attach dir...

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Barbie Can Be Anything… Even A Stamp!

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:42:32 EDT

The U.S. Postal Service honored the possibilities and hope of Mattel's Inc.'s iconic Barbie® — played with, enjoyed and collected by countless fans of all ages — with a new series of 10 collectible stamps and introduced to some of the doll's most loyal fans at the annual National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, TX, today. - - “The original Barbie stamp has been one of our most memorable and beloved stamps, with appeal felt by Barbie fans young and old,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, t...

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Moeve and Exolum reach financial close on the Muelle Sur in Huelva, a strategic logistics and maritime transport hub supporting Europe's energy transition

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:07:06 EDT

- - • The project, which is already more than 50% complete, includes a berth at the Port of Huelva's Outer Harbour that will modernize the logistics infrastructure of Moeve's La R�bida Energy Park and Exolum's nearby facilities - • BBVA and Kutxabank will provide 105 million euros under a project finance structure, supporting this key project to advance the energy transition and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy - • The new terminal being developed by Moeve and Exolum will facilitate th...

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FedEx Launches Dedicated Life Sciences Organization to Support the Next Generation of Healthcare Delivery

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:01:31 EDT

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced the launch of FedEx Life Sciences, a dedicated organization created to support the increasingly complex movement of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, clinical trials, and other critical healthcare shipments. - - As medicine becomes more specialized, global, and time-sensitive, life sciences companies need logistics networks built for precision, visibility, and reliability. From temperature-sensitive therapies and clinical trial materials to me...

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AECOM selected to help advance major rail transportation project in Australia, The Wave – Stage 1

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:45:45 EDT

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected as Independent Certifier for the design and construction of The Wave – Stage 1, with joint venture partner Bureau Veritas. As Queensland's next major rail project, The Wave will enhance regional connectivity, reduce road congestion, improve accessibility, and support population growth as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. - - For the next six year...

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Governor Hochul Announces Launch of “Central New York Forward” Project to Address Future Transportation Needs and Prepare for Expected Growth in Northern Onondaga County

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:44:42 EDT

Dedicated Website and Outreach Center Provide Opportunities for Formal Public Comment - - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the official launch of “Central New York (CNY) Forward,” a comprehensive project to study and address the transportation needs of northern Onondaga County and prepare for the unprecedented economic growth expected in the area during the coming years. The New York State Department of Transportation, working with the Federal Highway Administration, has published...

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Siemens expands its rail maintenance network in France with Technis for future operations

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:05:54 EDT

- - • Siemens Mobility and Technis sign partnership agreement to establish maintenance capabilities for future Vectron operations in France - • Siemens Mobility will benefit from Technis' network of eleven maintenance sites to provide local service access for future Vectron operators - • The partnership connects Technis' French maintenance footprint with Siemens Mobility's European Depot and service network - - - Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prep...

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5G Campus Network for Automated Port Operations in Hamburg

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:54:38 EDT

- - • Telekom deploys a private 5G campus network at the Container Terminal Altenwerder - • Focus on high-performance wireless technology, reliable connectivity, and flexible future - expansion - • Foundation for autonomous logistics, real-time applications, and a digital test environment - - - As Germany's largest seaport and Europe's third-largest container port, the Port of Hamburg is a key hub for international trade. At the Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) operated by Hamburger...

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A New Way to Stay at Sea: Hilton Honors and Explora Journeys Launch New Luxury Ocean Travel Rewards

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:10 EDT

- - • Exclusive partnership unlocks more rewarding ways for Hilton Honors members to stay, with the ability to earn and redeem Points, along with special member rates, onboard perks, and elevated recognition at sea. - • Hilton Honors members will enjoy benefits across all Explora Journeys carefully curated itineraries, including Journeys aboard EXPLORA III, the brand's third luxury ship launching this July. - - - Hilton Honors members can unlock a new kind of Stay—one check‑in th...

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