Finance & Funding

April 8, 2014
The European Commission is allocating the first portion of funds dedicated to the EU transport network. This first tranche is worth some €12 billion…
April 3, 2014
Work is underway securing the finances for key highway projects in Brazil. The tender process for the US$1.72 billio Tamoios Highway project is now…
March 31, 2014
Munich-based equipment manufacturer Wacker Neuson reports an increase in Group revenue and profitability in 2013. This has been achieved in spite of…
March 28, 2014
IronPlanet, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment, is this week celebrating the 14th anniversary of its first…
March 19, 2014
The Costa Rican Government is paying compensation worth US$28.4 million for the cancellation of a highway concession package. The compensation…
March 18, 2014
The Mexican authorities have set out further details on the country’s ongoing infrastructure development plans. Mexico's Transport and Communications…
March 14, 2014
A major plan for infrastructure is being put forward for Chile. Chile's Construction chamber (CChC) has presented a plan for some US$40 billion in…
March 12, 2014
Major road expansion is planned for Nepal, but will face huge challenges due to the country’s geography - Mike Woof reports, with local information…
February 27, 2014
In Portugal work is restarting on the stalled Marao tunnel project. The Portuguese Government has assured financing from the EU to complete the…
February 27, 2014
The US Government has proposed an investment of some US$320 billion for repairs on roads and transit systems. The US president, Barack Obama, has…
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