April 14, 2013
Herrenknecht has developed a boxhole boring machine (BBM), based on its proven microtunnelling pipe jacking technology. The BBM1100 has been…
April 14, 2013
Parker Hannifin has introduced a fourth proportional function joystick for use in materials handling, construction and forestry equipment. The IQAN-…
April 14, 2013
Sennebogen’s new 835 Electro material handler’s electric motor is said to save up to 50% of operating costs and energy compared to a diesel-powered…
April 12, 2013
A half day seminar has been run in Nepal with aim of reducing road fatalities. The seminar focussed on the Role of Roads Board Nepal in creating road…
April 12, 2013
A future 10% cut in toll charges on roads in São Paulo could result in US$252.14million (BRL 500mn) less in revenues a year for concessionaires CCR…
April 12, 2013
Road transport access in the Swedish capital Stockholm improved in 2012, a study by the Traffic Administration Office shows. One key reason for this…
April 12, 2013
An equal revenue sharing proposal has been presented by Manila North Tollways (MNT) to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for…
April 12, 2013
The Indian government is to invest US$916.06 million (INR 50bn) in phases to convert 10,000kms of state roads in Andhra Pradesh to National Highways…
April 12, 2013
The German VDMA association for construction equipment and building material machinery is holding road show called Cement + Minerals during May 2013…
April 12, 2013
The ERF is publishing its manifesto intended to improve transport in Europe. Called Keeping Europe Moving, this programme offers solutions for…
April 12, 2013
In the UKL the Highways Agency has announced plans for an additional 58 schemes intended to boost the economy, reduce congestion and improve safety.…
April 12, 2013
The tender process is now open for work to rebuild a key highway connection linking St Petersburg with Murmansk in Russia. Kola state enterprise is…
April 12, 2013
A major highway project for Colombia has now been opened to tenders. The project is for the Autopistas de la Prosperidad highway and the first five…
April 12, 2013
A new 3km long bridge is planned for Yakutsk in Siberia. This bridge will cross the River Lena and is at present expected to cost some US$1.74…
April 12, 2013
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing agreement for a €120mn (US$ 156.2mn) loan designed to improve security conditions within…
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