News

October 1, 2024 Better safety on Vietnam’s roads Read
Better safety on Vietnam’s roads
Read Morearrow_forward
April 4, 2012
Vietnam’s authorities plan to invest in concrete roads
The highways authorities in Vietnam intend to increase the percentage of roads and highways built from concrete. A pilot project will see the…
April 3, 2012
A new tunnel forming part of Albania’s Tirana-Elbasan highway is due to open in May
The authorities in Albania are planning to open a new tunnel that will form part of the Tirana-Elbasan highway. This new link is currently under…
April 3, 2012
IN A 12 CAT_316E_L_006
Cat-egorically good small excavators
The new 13.6tonne Caterpillar 312E small crawler excavator replaces the 312D, while the new 16.7tonne 316E takes over from the 315D. Both machines…
April 3, 2012
IN A 12 CAT_316E_L_006
Cat-egorically good small excavators
The new 13.6tonne Caterpillar 312E small crawler excavator replaces the 312D, while the new 16.7tonne 316E takes over from the 315D. Both machines…
April 3, 2012
Key investments for major link in Jalisco State, Mexico
An investment of US$ 646 million will improve sections of road in Mexico’s Jalisco State, as well as other links. A 30km road connecting with Tepic…
April 3, 2012
Caterpillar E series Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Cat’s mini marvels
The five new compact-radius Caterpillar E Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators are equipped with a new digital COMPASS—Complete Operation, Maintenance,…
April 3, 2012
Key infrastructure projects for Europe’s connectivity
The EU is granting over €160 million to support key infrastructure projects. This EU co-financing is to come from the trans-European transport…
April 3, 2012
Series of key road upgrades planned for Amsterdam
Amsterdam in the Netherlands is to benefit from €131 million aimed at improving roads. The funds will be invested in 50 measures including a 9km of…
April 3, 2012
New law in Pennsylvania will help protect vulnerable road users
A new law in the US state of Pennsylvania will help boost safety for cyclists. This sets rules for Pennsylvania drivers to follow when encountering a…
April 3, 2012
Europe’s road safety is not improving as previously
The latest official figures on road safety in Europe are giving cause for concern, with data showing casualty reduction has slowed. EU Transport…
April 3, 2012
A UK survey reveals worrying trends with regard to cell phone use amongst drivers
Cause for concern has been revealed by a poll of 841 drivers carried out by UK insurance company Direct Line in partnership UK road safety charity…
April 3, 2012
Work is moving ahead on the new bridge connecting Laos and Thailand and spanning the Mekong River
Plans are well in hand for the fourth Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge connecting Laos with Thailand. The bridge is expected to be complete by 2014 and…
April 3, 2012
The bauma 2013 construction equipment exhibition is opening its award scheme for technical innovations in machinery to applicant
The world famous Munich, Germany-based construction industry show is offering the Award in five categories: machinery; machinery component;…
April 3, 2012
A new road widening project will improve a key link in Haryana, India
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a US$182.5 million contract to widen the Yamunanagar-Saha-Barwala-Panchkula route in…
April 3, 2012
Road accidents make a major impact on Italy’s GDP
Figures now available from Italy’s transport and logistics commission have highlighted the enormous cost of road accidents in the country. The data…
catfish1
boombox1
boombox2
boombox3
miniboombox1
miniboombox2