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JCB Hydrogen Excavators Approved for UK Roads: A Historic Leap in Green Construction

JCB Hydrogen Excavators Approved for UK Roads: A Historic Leap in Green Construction Road-legal approval for JCB Hydrogen excavators on UK roads represents a revolutionary step toward decarbonizing the construction sector with zero-emission machinery. A Game-Changing Approval for JCB Hydrogen Excavators In April 2025, UK legislation was amended to clear the way for JCB Hydrogen […]

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JCB San Antonio Factory Hits Overdrive to Outrun Tariffs

JCB San Antonio Factory Hits Overdrive to Outrun Tariffs When faced with escalating tariffs, the JCB San Antonio Factory doubled its planned footprint—supercharging U.S. production capacity to outpace trade pressures and lock in long-term market strength. Rising to the Challenge: Doubling Down in San Antonio The newly expanded JCB San Antonio Factory is now a

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Rwanda’s Construction Industry Set to Reach $1.4 Billion by 2025

Rwanda’s Construction Industry Set to Reach $1.4 Billion by 2025 Rwanda’s construction industry is on track to reach $1.4 billion in 2025, an annual gain led by booming infrastructure projects, housing demand, and visionary urban planning. Rwanda’s construction industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with projections indicating it will hit a market value of

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SDLG in the Spotlight: Powering Global Trade Through Innovation and Reliability

SDLG in the Spotlight: Powering Global Trade Through Innovation and Reliability From bustling ports in Asia to infrastructure megaprojects in Africa and South America, SDLG powering global trade is more than just a slogan—it’s a commitment to driving efficiency, productivity, and sustainable growth in the construction and logistics industries worldwide. Introduction: SDLG’s Global Footprint In

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Tatu City Logistics Park Set to Spur SME Growth in Kenya’s Expanding Industrial Hub

Tatu City Logistics Park Set to Spur SME Growth in Kenya’s Expanding Industrial Hub The Tatu City Logistics Park launch marks a pivotal moment for SME growth in Kenya. The new development promises to transform logistics, warehousing, and trade in one of the fastest-growing industrial hubs in East Africa. Tatu City Logistics Park: A Boost

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Nairobi Eyes Colombia’s BRT Model to Solve Its Traffic Crisis

Nairobi Eyes Colombia’s BRT Model to Solve Its Traffic Crisis To address its chronic traffic congestion, Nairobi is relying on Colombia’s BRT model, which is globally renowned as a template for transit efficiency. A Global Benchmark for Urban Mobility Like many growing cities, Nairobi has long struggled with traffic gridlock, overcrowded public transport, and slow

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Thika Road BRT Project Gets New Lifeline After Years of Stagnation

Thika Road BRT Project Gets New Lifeline After Years of Stagnation After years of delay, the Thika Road BRT project is finally moving forward, revived by a fresh policy shift and renewed urgency to fix Nairobi’s traffic nightmare. Kenya Revives Sh5.6 Billion Plan to Ease Traffic on One of Nairobi’s Busiest Highways The long-stalled Thika

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Thika Road Project Draws Criticism Over Sh5.6bn BRT ‘Waste’

Thika Road Project Draws Criticism Over Sh5.6bn BRT ‘Waste’ Kenya’s ambitious BRT plan along Thika Road is under scrutiny, with stakeholders calling out missed targets, poor planning, and mounting public frustration. A Project Meant to Transform Urban Transit Faces Harsh Criticism Once hailed as a revolution in Nairobi’s urban transportation system, Kenya’s Sh5.6 billion Thika

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Bold Plan to Decongest Nairobi and Beat Traffic Jams

Bold Plan to Decongest Nairobi and Beat Traffic Jams Kenya’s government has launched a comprehensive strategy to tackle Nairobi’s chronic traffic congestion, focusing on infrastructure, mass transit, and urban mobility reforms. Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Decongest Nairobi Roads The Kenyan government has launched a comprehensive new plan to decongest Nairobi, targeting one of Africa’s

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Samsung to Build KSh 7.9 bn Traffic System for Nairobi

Samsung to Build KSh 7.9 bn Traffic System for Nairobi Samsung has been awarded a KSh 7.9 billion contract to develop a smart traffic system for Nairobi, aiming to ease congestion and enhance road safety in the capital. Kenya has awarded Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation a KSh 7.9 billion contract to design and deploy the first

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