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Sarcos Robotics partners with Delta to demo Guardian XO Exoskeleton Robot at CES 2020
Sarcos Robotics partners with Delta to demo Guardian XO Exoskeleton Robot at CES 2020 Delta Air Lines is partnering with Sarcos Robotics to explore new employee technology fit for a superhero – a mobile and dexterous exoskeleton designed to boost employees’ physical capabilities and bolster their sa...
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Mammoet and ALE merge to create largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service
Mammoet and ALE merge to create largest engineered heavy lifting and transport service Mammoet is happy to confirm that as of January 8, 2020, the acquisition of ALE has been completed, and the businesses will now operate as one company under the Mammoet brand. Integration Over the coming months a f...
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VolvoCE to roll out new map feature for Haul Assist at ConExpo
VolvoCE to roll out new map feature for Haul Assist at ConExpo VolvoCE (Volvo Construction Equipment) is rolling out a new Map feature on the Haul Assist application at CONEXPO that will allow operators to monitor hauler traffic around a jobsite and proactively adjust their driving according to traf...
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Maintenance contract awarded for Network Rail’s Flying Banana train
Maintenance contract awarded for Network Rail’s Flying Banana train Network Rail has awarded a contract to Loram UK for the maintenance of its New Measurement Train following a competitive tender in 2019. The contract, awarded in December, is budgeted for £8million over five years. The New Mea...
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Hexagon introduces visualisation platform for accurate digital representation at CES2020
Hexagon introduces visualisation platform for accurate digital representation at CES2020 Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the introduction of HxDR, a new cloud-based, digital reality visualisation platform. HxDR creates accurate digital repres...
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NAPA launches 2020 asphalt recycling survey
NAPA launches 2020 asphalt recycling survey Each year, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) surveys the industry to document the volume of recycled materials used in new roads. Since 2009, this survey has confirmed that asphalt pavement mixtures are the most recycled material in the Unit...
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John Deere gears up for CONEXPO CONAGG 2020
John Deere gears up for CONEXPO CONAGG 2020 John Deere will be exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2020. Encompassing 70,000 square feet, the John Deere Enterprise booth area will include locations for the Construction & Forestry Division (#N12525), John Deere Power Systems (#S83817) and the...
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Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020
Uber and Hyundai announce flying rideshare partnership at CES2020 Uber and Hyundai Motor Company have today announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hyundai is t...
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Portsmouth recycling centre brings in the Volvo specialists
Portsmouth recycling centre brings in the Volvo specialists Hampshire based L & S Waste Management Ltd has just added two new Volvo excavators to its fleet of mobile equipment that take up residency at the company’s Portsmouth recycling centre. The two new machines are a twenty tonne EC200E whic...
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Plantforce Rentals and Hyundai go nuclear at Hinkley Point C
Plantforce Rentals and Hyundai go nuclear at Hinkley Point C Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new nuclear power station in a generation – it’s currently under construction and is one of Europe’s largest major infrastructure projects. Situated on the North Somerset coast, the new nuclear power stati...
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CASE wheel loaders battling the snow in the Arctic Circle
CASE wheel loaders battling the snow in the Arctic Circle In the coldest and least populated region of Norway, CASE Construction Equipment customers fight the elements to keep the roads clear of snow. In the counties of Finnmark and Troms in the Arctic Circle, CASE G-series wheel loaders are startin...
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Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation
Galliford Try Highways achieves Leaders in Diversity accreditation Galliford Try Highways has achieved the Leaders in Diversity accreditation for its commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. The award, made by the National Centre for Diversity, recognises exemplary standards in areas o...
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Bosch raises the artificial intelligence bar at CES2020
Bosch raises the artificial intelligence bar at CES2020 Whether for automated driving, the smart home, or manufacturing: artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of everyday life. Bosch uses AI and the internet of things (IoT) to make life easier for people and as safe as possible. H...
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Furness line rail passengers will benefit from a more reliable railway in Arnside
Furness line rail passengers will benefit from a more reliable railway in Arnside Passengers using the Furness Line railway between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster will soon have more reliable journeys. Half a million pounds is being invested to reinforce a steep railway embankment at Holmrock on th...
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Aggregate Industries provides tailored solution for University of Cambridge Development
Aggregate Industries provides tailored solution for University of Cambridge Development Aggregate Industries has utilised its cross-sector expertise and partnership proposition to provide a portfolio of tailored product solutions for the first phase of the North West Cambridge Development – the Univ...
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Go Plant Fleet Services awarded new ISO 45001 safety standard
Go Plant Fleet Services awarded new ISO 45001 safety standard Go Plant Fleet Services has become one of the first providers of specialist vehicles to achieve a new international standard for Occupational Health and Safety. The business, which operates a network of depots and service centres across t...
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Caterpillar showcasing new equipment, technologies and services at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Caterpillar showcasing new equipment, technologies and services at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Paying tribute to those building the world’s infrastructure, the Caterpillar CONEXPO – CON/AGG 2020 experience includes a mix of static displays, equipment demonstration area, and new services/technologies under...
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4 popular types of welding procedures on construction sites
4 popular types of welding procedures on construction sites Welding is used by most industrial companies such as automobile manufacturers, railway systems, aerospace, and most especially, a construction business. It goes without saying that this sector is a money-making industry. However, according...
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FSWBot pipeline tech to be featured at Transformative Robotics for Industries day in Manchester
FSWBot pipeline tech to be featured at Transformative Robotics for Industries day in Manchester WORLD-FIRST pipeline technology which will revolutionise performance and safety in industries around the world will feature at a robotics conference this month. The development of the first ever FSWBot, F...
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Perth METRONET project adds 32km of rail and promises 3,000 jobs
Perth METRONET project adds 32km of rail and promises 3,000 jobs A historic Perth METRONET construction contract will add a further 32 kilometres of rail to Perth’s network, as early works commenced on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project. The $1.25 billion contract for the construction of the...
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Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort
Bosch engineers invent Virtual Visor to improve driver safety and comfort Bosch is rethinking driver safety and comfort, bringing one of the most overlooked interior components into the spotlight with their Virtual Visor. The sun causes twice as many car accidents as any other weather-related condit...
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Woodway innovative lighthead mounting solution features nine-angle adjustable screen pod
Woodway innovative lighthead mounting solution features nine-angle adjustable screen pod With an aim to develop a universal light mounting solution to suit a wide range of vehicles, Woodway Engineering have launched a unique, adaptable screen mount complete with 9 customer selectable screen angles....
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MIT studies uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy
MIT studies uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy A new MIT study examines the opposing roles of natural gas in the battle against climate change — as a bridge toward a lower-emissions future, but also a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas, which is mostly...
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Future Neles strengthens valve service availability in Portugal and France
Future Neles strengthens valve service availability in Portugal and France Metso’s valve business, future Neles Corporation, will establish two new service centers in Lisbon, Portugal, and in the Mulhouse area, France, to increase its valves’ service availability and presence close to customers. Ser...
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EIB funds €185m for modernising rail in Berlin under the Investment Plan for Europe
EIB funds €185m for modernising rail in Berlin under the Investment Plan for Europe The EIB (European Investment Bank) is providing €185m for modernising regional rail in Greater Berlin. DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing is set to lease new, EIB-financed rolling stock to Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG)...
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Fote Machinery dedicated to the global sand and aggregate industry for over 40 years
Fote Machinery dedicated to the global sand and aggregate industry for over 40 years Thirty years of technological innovation have enabled Chinese Mobile Crusher manufacturer Fote Machinery to accumulate a wealth of international experience in aggregate processing, which has laid a solid foundation...
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EBRD finances$12m to upgrade Asyaport in Turkey
EBRD finances$12m to upgrade Asyaport in Turkey Turkey’s key trans-shipment hub Asyaport will increase its capacity and improve efficiency with a new US$ 12 million loan by the EBRD. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a loan in an equal amount...
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Ardent adds to £2m Hitachi Construction Equipment investment for Christmas
Ardent adds to £2m Hitachi Construction Equipment investment for Christmas Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) has announced that Ardent hire solutions have invested a further two-million pounds in machinery in the final quarter of this year. The deal, for twenty-five large machines takes the hire c...
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Conlon invests in a batch of new Volvo reduced swing excavators
Conlon invests in a batch of new Volvo reduced swing excavators In the market to replace part of their existing fleet of excavators, the Wiltshire based ground working, civil engineering and demolition contracting company, Conlon Ltd., opted for six new Volvo reduced swing excavators, following a vi...
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Siemens Mobility launches first mobile bus lane enforcement solution in New York
Siemens Mobility launches first mobile bus lane enforcement solution in New York Siemens Mobility has successfully launched an Automatic Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) solution in New York City, representing the first-ever application of this technology to be mounted on buses. The ABLE systems are inst...
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Washington State Transportation Commission adopts road charging recommendations
Washington State Transportation Commission adopts road charging recommendations The Washington State Transportation Commission has adopted recommendations today on how Washington can begin a transition away from the state gas tax and toward a road charging system. The commission based its recommenda...
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VolvoCE tips to increase machinery resale value
VolvoCE tips to increase machinery resale value High resale value is an important contributor to the low total cost of ownership (TCO) of construction equipment. Here are Volvo Construction Equipment’s five simple tips to increase the profitability of your machine even further. 1: Keep a compl...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery expands operations into Tyne Dock in South Shields
Hitachi Construction Machinery expands operations into Tyne Dock in South Shields Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) has expanded its business operations by acquiring a new building to support its after sales division. HCMUK have moved its Product Support Department into a new 22,800sq. ft. facilit...
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Meet the sustainable alternative to concrete
Meet the sustainable alternative to concrete Sustainability is the hot topic for every UK industry. So, what action can the construction industry take to put sustainability at the top of the agenda in 2020? Phil Sutton, founder and managing director of Econpro explains. There’s a growing realisation...
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CIRIA publish new Culvert, screen and outfall manual
CIRIA publish new Culvert, screen and outfall manual The design, operation and maintenance of a culvert is critical to effective flood risk management, channelling waste water, accommodating wildlife and contributing to the prevention of plastics flowing into the sea. With over a million existing cu...
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STRABAG using BIM 5D on Austrian CAPE 10 social project
STRABAG using BIM 5D on Austrian CAPE 10 social project STRABAG, the largest Austrian construction group will be utilising BIM 5D for their new contract to design and build CAPE 10, a modern social and health services centre that will serve as a beacon of cooperation between business and civil socie...
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Quanta Services selects RB Asset Solutions to help manage and redeploy 61,000+ assets
Quanta Services selects RB Asset Solutions to help manage and redeploy 61,000+ assets Quanta Services, Inc., a leading contractor operating in the utility, pipeline, energy, and communication industries, has the largest skilled labor force in North America—and the equipment fleet to match. With 61,0...
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Volvo leads the electrifying rise of compact construction equipment
Volvo leads the electrifying rise of compact construction equipment At the centre of some of the most influential technological transformations in recent years, compact construction equipment has proved to be a breeding ground for innovation and application versatility. The product experts at Volvo...
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AfDB funds $272m for construction of Msalato International Airport in Tanzania
AfDB funds $272m for construction of Msalato International Airport in Tanzania The Board of Directors of the AfDB (African Development Bank) has approved a $272.12 million loan to Tanzania for the construction of a new international airport in the capital Dodoma. The funding package, approved on Wed...
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The IFC invests $225m in Mauritania Gold Mine
The IFC invests $225m in Mauritania Gold Mine The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $225 million debt investment in Tasiast Mauritanie Limited S.A. (TMLSA) and its Tasiast gold mine in Mauritania, supporting one of the country’s largest employers and biggest private sector contr...
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Case IH and New Holland Agriculture receive ASABE 2020 Innovation Awards
Case IH and New Holland Agriculture receive ASABE 2020 Innovation Awards ASABE – The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers have included three innovative technologies from Case IH and from New Holland respectively, in their annual AE50 Awards. The awards honor the year’s mo...
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Herrenknecht’s Suse, Sibylle, Wanda and Käthchen set a fast pace in Swabia
Herrenknecht’s Suse, Sibylle, Wanda and Käthchen from Baden set a fast pace in Swabia All the machine-driven tunnels for the Stuttgart-Ulm rail project were quickly and quietly excavated in just five years of tunnelling. The final act in the major project was a ceremonious breakthrough in the...
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EU financing €45m for development of Port of Trieste
EU financing €45m for development of Port of Trieste The European Union is supporting the development of the Port of Trieste with new funding worth €45.5m. The EIB today signed a €39m loan with the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority, which will also receive €6.5m in EU funding via the CEF (Connecti...
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Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020
Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020 Hyundai Motor will take to the stage at CES 2020 to present its vision for smart mobility and cities of the future. Hyundai will unveil its first concept Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) as part of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) landscap...
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DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project
DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project A 21 km motorway bypass is being constructed to relieve traffic in Stockholm: E4 Bypass Stockholm, or in Swedish “E4 Förbifart Stockholm.” The bypass, scheduled for completion by 2030 doesn’t just stand out as one of Sweden’s bigge...
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Levenseat ProPitch sand provides the new base for Aberdeen FC development
Levenseat ProPitch sand provides the new base for Aberdeen FC development Leading supplier of building and infrastructure materials Aggregate Industries has supplied Aberdeen Football Club’s state-of-the-art training facilities and academy with its Levenseat ProPitch range of specialist sands and ro...
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Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023
Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023 Wearable tech has the potential to transform the construction industry through the ability to improve safety and efficiency for workers. Safety is being spearheaded by innovations such as gyroscopes, emergency alerts, a...
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USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada
USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada USL Group has announced the acquisition of Logiball Inc., a leading manufacturer of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equipment headquartered in Quebec, Canada. Founded in the early 1980s, Logiball holds a leading position...
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Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy from Waste plant completed in Yorkshire
Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant completed in Yorkshire After 3 years of construction, the Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant has successfully completed its commissioning phase and has been handed over to the client Multifuel Energy Ltd (MEL), a joint venture between SSE...
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Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange
Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby rang the opening bell on Monday at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the 90th anniversary of the company’s listing on the NYSE, which is considered the world’s foremost...
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Texas Demolition Contractor uses tech to solve challenging bridge project
Texas Demolition Contractor uses tech to solve challenging bridge project If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that being stuck in traffic is incredibly annoying. It was a problem the Texas Department of Transportation was dealing with on the state’s 47th most congested roadway when t...
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Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020
Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020 From March 10-14, 2020, Liebherr’s innovative products will be on display at Conexpo – Con/Agg 2020. Liebherr is showcasing an extensive selection of earthmoving and construction equipment at its outdoor...
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JCB announces generous festive bonuses and pay rises for UK workforce
JCB announces generous festive bonuses and pay rises for UK workforce JCB announced a double dose of festive cheer for its UK workforce today – a £500 Christmas bonus and a shop floor pay rise of 2.2%. Around 6,700 employees at JCB’s 11 plants across Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham will receiv...
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CaseCE wins Good Design Award for ProjectTETRA methane-powered wheel loader concept
CaseCE wins Good Design Award for ProjectTETRA methane-powered wheel loader concept CASE Construction Equipment received the prestigious Good Design® Award for ProjectTETRA, the methane-powered wheel loader concept that provides an insight into a sustainable, connected and technologically advanced f...
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Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing
Volvo P6870C paves the way for Coatstone Surfacing Coatstone Surfacing Ltd of Swindon, Wiltshire, has broken with tradition and purchased its very first Volvo P6870C wheeled paver for its fleet of road paving equipment. Joining a mixed fleet of road paving equipment, the P6870C was chosen following...
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Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway
Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway Local politicians, project staff and neighbours joined iwi to mark completion of the newest bridge on the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway today. The bridge was blessed at an iwi-led event this morning ahead of...
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2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview
2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview It’s been yet another busy year for construction, with BIM developments, greater use of modern methods of construction, looming Brexit, increased insolvencies, building safety progress, a brighter spotlight on diversity… In this article,...
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Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport
Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport For the first time ever a cutting-edge fleet of self-driving Level 4 electric shuttles will usher in a new era of urban mobility in a capital city in 2022: Earlier today in Doha, representatives of Volkswagen AG a...
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EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade
EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade As part of its effort to improve regional integration in the Western Balkans, the EBRD is extending €15 million for the reconstruction and upgrade of the road section between Danilovgrad and Podgorica, improving connectivity between Montenegro’s two m...
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AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project
AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first investment in the Russian Federation to improve transport connectivity and road safety in the country’s key economic corridors. The USD500-million loan, which wil...
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