Land transport

Gebrüder Weiss Maintains Course in 2023

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

Logistics company invests 187 million euros to expand its global network and leverages its own solar power to meet electricity needs in the DACH Region

Key Points: 
  • Given the higher freight rates shipping lines and airlines charged, Gebrüder Weiss generated 1.27 billion euros in this segment in the previous year.
  • Our stable financial situation meant that, in 2023, we were still able to implement a comprehensive investment program to expand both locations and services," says Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss.
  • Notably, Gebrüder Weiss USA was named a winner in the 2023 Excellence in Customer Service Awards from Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Managing Directors of Gebrüder Weiss (from the left): Peter Kloiber, Wolfram Senger-Weiss (CEO), Lothar Thoma and Jürgen Bauer (source: Gebrüder Weiss / Ohligschläger)
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A New Milestone! WeRide Obtained the Singapore M1 and T1 Autonomous Vehicles Licenses

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星期一, 十二月 11, 2023

It is reported that the conditions for obtaining the M1 License in Singapore are extremely stringent.

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  • It is reported that the conditions for obtaining the M1 License in Singapore are extremely stringent.
  • Vehicles must accurately and flawlessly complete the mentioned tasks within test facilities that highly replicate the urban road traffic scenarios in Singapore.
  • From the arrival of WeRide's Robobus at the Centre of Excellence for Testing and Research of Autonomous Vehicles in Singapore (CETRAN) on August 28th to the successful acquisition of both M1 and T1 licenses, WeRide accomplished this feat in just three months.
  • This achievement sets a record for the speed at which an autonomous driving company obtained licenses in Singapore.

MHI Receives Follow-up Order for 8 Two-Car Trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT)

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星期二, 五月 9, 2023

The additional order, which was received jointly with MHI's regional subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte.

Key Points: 
  • The additional order, which was received jointly with MHI's regional subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte.
  • Ltd. (MHI-AP), is part of the project to enhance the SPLRT's capacity received in January 2022(3).
  • Its transport capacity is undergoing expansion in order to accommodate the growing use of its branch lines, given local population growth in recent years.
  • Effective April 1, MHI's business operations have been integrated with those formerly performed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG).

Cylus, the Global Leader in Rail Cybersecurity, Appoints Rail Cybersecurity Expert Shao Fei Huang to Advisory Board

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星期三, 十一月 2, 2022

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus, the global leader in rail cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of rail cybersecurity expert Shao Fei Huang to its advisory board. Shao Fei brings with him over 20 years of cybersecurity experience and will contribute to Cylus' continuous product development and expansion globally.

Key Points: 
  • Shao Fei Huang, Group CISO of SMRT Corporation Ltd, will support Cylus' product development and expansion globally
    TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cylus , the global leader in rail cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of rail cybersecurity expert Shao FeiHuang to its advisory board.
  • "We are delighted to have such an esteemed industry expert as Shao Fei Huang join Cylus' advisory board," said Amir Levintal, CEO and Co-Founder of Cylus.
  • "As the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions purpose-built for rail and metro systems, Cylus is the pioneer in this area,"said Shao Fei Huang.
  • With an unparalleled IP portfolio, Cylus has established itself as the pioneer and leading provider of rail cybersecurity worldwide.

Otonomo CEO and Co-founder Ben Volkow to Discuss How Big Data Will be the Catalyst for the Mobility Economy at ITS World Congress in Los Angeles

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星期一, 九月 12, 2022

ITS World Congress is a global event that brings together world leaders, practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and private industry to reimagine mobility and transform outcomes for future generations.

Key Points: 
  • ITS World Congress is a global event that brings together world leaders, practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and private industry to reimagine mobility and transform outcomes for future generations.
  • Session Details: In its inception, the concept of big data focused on the ability to collect and process massive amounts of data.
  • The focus is now shifting to the application and scalability of big data, as well as how to manage the growing challenges of big data such as data bias, data privacy and security, and data cleansing.
  • Otonomo (NASDAQ: OTMO), the platform powering the mobility economy, is igniting a new generation of mobility experiences and services.

Singapore's Land Transport Authority Awards Gogoro With Sandbox Pilot; Gogoro and Jardine Cycle & Carriage Announce Partnership for Electric Two-Wheeled Vehicles and Battery Swapping in Singapore

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星期五, 九月 2, 2022

SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogoro® Inc. (Nasdaq: GGR), a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced that Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded it with a sandbox pilot to deploy and validate battery swapping as a means for next generation smart mobility.

Key Points: 
  • Gogoro and Jardine Cycle & Carriage to launch a pilot in Singapore with a view to expand across other markets in the region.
  • Gogoro and Jardine Cycle & Carriage announce Partnership for battery swapping in Singapore.
  • Jardine Cycle & Carriage's subsidiary Cycle & Carriage will be the exclusive distributor of Gogoro's electric scooters in Singapore as well as the operator and installer of Gogoro's battery swapping infrastructure in the city-state.
  • Launching soon, the Gogoro battery swapping sandbox pilot will include Gogoro Smartscooters, Gogoro GoStation battery swap stations and Gogoro smart batteries.

Insights on the Cycling Wear Global Market to 2030 - Featuring Castelli Cycling, Giro Sport Design and Champion System Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期一, 八月 22, 2022

Gradually progressing cycling industry coupled with significant growth of sports apparel industry continue to remain instrumental in influencing the demand for cycling wear worldwide.

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  • Gradually progressing cycling industry coupled with significant growth of sports apparel industry continue to remain instrumental in influencing the demand for cycling wear worldwide.
  • In addition, the cycling wear market growth is driven by the increasing preference for cycling, given the inherent health benefits of this sport.
  • Middle class income group consider cycling apparel as a luxury item which is growing the market for global cycling wear.
  • The government initiatives for adoption cycling, cycling tourism, and development of cycling infrastructure is driving the market growth for cycling wear.

Gebrüder Weiss Posts Growth Across the Board

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星期一, 三月 21, 2022

The fact that these costs were passed on became a key contributor to the upsurge at Gebrder Weiss, although this also created special challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The fact that these costs were passed on became a key contributor to the upsurge at Gebrder Weiss, although this also created special challenges.
  • I am proud of everything our employees have achieved under these difficult conditions," says Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO at Gebrder Weiss.
  • In North America, Gebrder Weiss continued its growth and expansion trajectory with the addition of Full Truckload (FTL) capabilities and services in the domestic transport category.
  • The twin strengths of digital and physical competence enable Gebrder Weiss to respond swiftly and flexibly to customers' needs.

MHIENG Receives Order for Project to Enhance Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol Light Rapid Transit System in Singapore

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星期四, 二月 17, 2022

The order for the project was received jointly with MHI's regional subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte.

Key Points: 
  • The order for the project was received jointly with MHI's regional subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte.
  • The Sengkang-Punggol LRT system connects two stations on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) North East Line (Sengkang Station and Punggol Station) to their residential areas.
  • The transport capacity of the LRT system will be expanded to accommodate its increased use in the fast-growing Sengkang and Punggol districts.
  • MHIENG and MHI-AP will supply 17 new two-car trainsets (34 cars), signaling system, guideway system and vehicle maintenance equipment for the expansion of the existing rolling stock yard.

Mainboard-listed BBR awarded S$363 million contract for design and construction of Pasir Ris East Station for Cross Island Line 1

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星期三, 二月 9, 2022

SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Mainboard-listed BBR Holdings (S) Ltd ("BBR" or "the Group") today announced that the Land Transport Authority ("LTA") has awarded a S$363 million civil contract for the design and construction of Pasir Ris East station, under the first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL1), to Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Mainboard-listed BBR Holdings (S) Ltd ("BBR" or "the Group") today announced that the Land Transport Authority ("LTA") has awarded a S$363 million civil contract for the design and construction of Pasir Ris East station, under the first phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL1), to Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte.
  • Mr Andrew Tan, BBR's Chief Executive Officer said: "We are delighted in winning the LTA's contract for the Pasir Ris East Station for Cross Island Line 1.
  • Singapore Engineering and Construction Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of BBR.
  • Construction works for the CRL1 Pasir Ris East station are expected to start in the second quarter of this year, with passenger service expected to commence in 2030.