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Vienna International Transport Industry News
Read the latest headlines about developments in the international transport industry in Vienna and Austria
Lower Austria Seeks Airport Privatization
Lower Austrian Governor Erwin Pröll (ÖVP) intends to sell the 20% share of Vienna International Airport. The city of Vienna is not pleased at all.
April 23, 2011
Herbst’s Withdrawal is Imminent
The CEO of Vienna International Airport, Christoph Herbst, should be about to resign. He is considered to be seeking a position at the Constitutional Court.
April 22, 2011
"Austria Has a Historical Chance to Become Europe’s Logistics Hub"
Sources from the transport industry consider that Austria offers potentials, mainly in the Danube and rail traffic.
April 16, 2011
ÖBB Debt Reduction is Further Delayed
The debt of the Federal Railroad increases dramatically through the acquisition of a 25% share in the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) project,
April 15, 2011
Vienna Harbour is Cooperating with the Port of the Emirate of Sharjah
In future, the ports of Vienna and the Emirate of Sharjah intend to cooperate more strongly. An agreement to this end was signed on Monday at the port of Vienna.
April 14, 2011
Decline in Sales for Salzburg AG
The Salzburg AG for energy, transport and telecommunications could hold its profits stable despite falling sales.
April 13, 2011
Cargo-Partner Invests 21.5 Million Euro in Slovakia
The Austrian shipping company cargo-partner sets up a logistics center in Slovakia. The first phase - a 7,300 m² large warehouse of 30,000 square meters - will be finished in early 2012.
April 13, 2011
Increase in Passengers at VIA
Vienna International Airport: 4.9% higher passenger traffic in March 2011
April 12, 2011
Russia is a New Promising Market for Kapsch
The Austrian technology group has reaped its first contract in Russia. The market has great potential, according to sources from Kapsch.
April 12, 2011
Passenger Decrease at AUA
Austrian Airlines Traffic Result for January to March 2011: Crisis in the Middle East and in Japan burden the result.
April 11, 2011
Kern: "We are Struggling for Survival"
The CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Christian Kern, paints a dramatic picture of the largest domestic transport company.
April 8, 2011
AUA: Additional Savings Needed
The restructuring program of AUA is not sufficient to bring the company into positive numbers in view of the events in Japan and North Africa.
April 7, 2011
Importance of Danube as Transport Route Increases
Freight transport volume on the river Danube increased by 18.6% in 2010. Goods receipt rose by 25.4%.
April 1, 2011
Sales Increase for FlyNiki
Niki Lauda’s airline achieved strong growth in 2010, regarding both passengers and sales. The EBIT declined however.
March 31, 2011
AUA: Antinori will Finally Not Become CEO
Three days before his planned entry into Austrian Airlines, Antinori surprisingly announced his withdrawal from the Lufthansa Group.
March 30, 2011
Flughafen Wien Group: Net profit rises by 3.2%
Revenue: plus 6.4% to € 533.8 m, net profit: € 73.3m. Traffic: plus 8.7% in passengers to 19.7 m
March 25, 2011
Economic Chamber: Austria's Economy in Distress because of ÖBB-Structuring
"Significant price increases and deterioration of rail services will lead to shift of traffic to roads."
March 24, 2011 · Updated: March 24, 2011; 00:49
Gebrüder Weiss Books Persistent Growth
The Austrian transport and logistics company closed the 2010 financial year with a provisional 17.8% increase in turnover compared to the previous year.
March 24, 2011
No Sale of ÖBB-Power Plants
The proposal that the Austrian Federal Railways sell its assets rather than increase its capital meets with vehement rejection.
March 23, 2011
Dispute between Emirates and AUA
Emirates Airlines accuses Austrian Airlines to work with unfair means against the doubling of Vienna-Dubai flights.
March 23, 2011
ÖBB: Massive Losses in Ireland
The ÖBB had to write off € 260m because of a sale and lease-back transaction.
March 19, 2011
Austrian Airlines Reduces Losses
Loss from operating activities substantially decreased: from minus € 230.9m to minus € 64.7m. Number of passengers grew by 9.7%.
March 18, 2011
ÖBB Restructuring: "There is no other Alternative"
Christian Kern, CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) explains his plans to manage the turnaround in an interview with the magazine "Standard".
March 12, 2011
Passengers Still Rising at VIA
Vienna International Airport: Plus 5.1% in passengers during February 2011
March 11, 2011
ÖBB: Cargo Division as Loss-Maker
The continuing crisis of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is due in large extent to the losses in freight traffic of Rail Cargo Austria (RCA).
March 8, 2011
Savings Planned at Vienna International Airport
According to CEO Christoph Herbst, a "two-digit million amount" is to be saved this year.
March 1, 2011
Austria as Central Europe’s Logistics Hub
Austria's transport industry shows optimism. The employment situation is expected to improve still further.
March 1, 2011
Major order for Siemens Austria
The Austrian subsidiary of the German electronics group receives a new order from Poland for the construction of underground train sets.
February 26, 2011
Sales Growth for Quehenberger
The Austrian logistics company posted higher sales in 2010 than expected, however without reaching the profit zone.
February 23, 2011
WKÖ: "Clear Commitment to the Brenner Base Tunnel is Needed”
The chairman of the Austrian Economic Chamber considers the tunnel between Italy and Austria as a pioneering infrastructure project.
February 23, 2011
Brenner Tunnel: ÖBB will not pay
The Austrian Federal Railways will only accept to build the tunnel for € 10bn, if the costs are passed on to the state.
February 22, 2011
Lufthansa Increases Pressure on AUA
The German parent company intends to convert the previously loss-making Austrian Airlines into a profitable company at last.
February 18, 2011
Difficulties in ÖBB Restructuring
The Austrian Federal Railways cannot get out of their debt crises. Restructuring of the freight division requires additional funding
February 15, 2011
Vienna International Airport: Third Runway for € 1.8bn
The proposed project is not firm yet, but the estimated costs are between € 1.2 and € 1.8bn due to extensive construction work.
February 12, 2011
Passenger Increase at VIA Continues
Vienna International Airport: Plus 6.7% in passengers during January 2011
February 11, 2011
Serious Allegations Against Former AUA CEO
Sheikh Mohamed Al Jaber, who wanted to take over Austrian Airlines in 2008, considers himself to have been seriously deceived by the former management and raises accusations.
February 10, 2011
More Passengers at Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines Traffic Result for January 2011: 2.1 Percent Increase in Passenger Volume. 690,000 flight guests were carried.
February 10, 2011
Tension between ÖBB and ÖVP
The conflict over the finances of the Austrian State Railway between the ÖBB and the ruling ÖVP goes on.
February 8, 2011
ÖBB CEO Kern Closes In on Politicians
The CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Christian Kern, reacts angrily to accusations made by politicians.
February 5, 2011
The Westbahn Complains Because of ÖBB-Subsidies
In December, the new “Westbahn” (Western Railway) will start competing with the ÖBB (Austrian state railways) which are allegedly being privileged by the government.
February 3, 2011
EFKON Group Wins Major Contract in South Africa
The Austrian EFKON Group has been awarded a contract to install an Intelligent Transportation System on freeways in South Africa.
February 2, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom Names new CEO for its North American Operations
The Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom AG names Christopher F. Murray President & CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS effective February 1.
February 2, 2011
Skylink: Judicial Investigations are Presently being Conducted
The final report of the Audit Court on the Vienna International Airport Skylink project has been submitted. Criticism is devastating. Criminal investigations are starting.
February 1, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom with First Contract Award in Russia
The Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom AG announces that its Russian subsidiary has been awarded an order to equip traffic crossings.
February 1, 2011
Increase in Passengers at Austrian Airports
Every of the six Austrian Airports could record substantial growth in passengers in 2010. Their number rose by 7.9%.
January 31, 2011
ÖBB in "Rebuilding Phase"
The CEO of the Austrian Federal Railways, Christian Kern, sees a new era beginning for the group. He intends to put more focus on performance.
January 22, 2011
Pricing Agreements in Austria's Transport Industry
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority has ncovered two shipping cartels involving several well-known carriers.
January 21, 2011
Vienna International Airport: +8.7% Passengers During 2010
The strongest increase has been recorded in passenger traffic to Eastern Europe and to the Middle East. For 2011, the company expects a 5.0% increase.
January 20, 2011
Mixed Results for Linz Airport
2010 ended with a historical record in freight earnings for the “blue danube airport linz” However, regular passenger volumes decreased slightly.
January 15, 2011
AUA and Flyniki: Passenger Growth
Austrian Airlines increased its number of passengers by 9.7% in 2010; Flyniki achieved an increase of 29%.
January 13, 2011