The IRU World Congress wrapped up today with the signing of the Muscat Compact, a roadmap for the future of road transport, mobility, trade and logistics. As a principle-based framework for cooperation, it will bring the industry together to take control of its future by using innovation to overcome current challenges and uncertainty. The Muscat Compact focuses on four key elements: talent, trade, environment and innovation. It spurs collective action and guides public-private collaboration at a local, national, regional and global level. The Compact was discussed in a closed ministerial dialogue, examining how governments can work better with transport operators in…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Fujairah Terminals, an operational arm wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Steel Industries (USI), a premier manufacturer of rebars, rods and wire coils. The agreement supports the handling of the company’s import and export shipments through Port of Fujairah. Also, Fujairah Terminals will facilitate all required logistics support for the company. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Al Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer of Fujairah Terminals, and Mamed Magomadov, Partner at United Steel Industries. The partnership enables United Steel Industries to benefit from the Fujairah Terminals’ strategic location and platform to efficiently access the…
by Kasun Illankoon Dubai Municipality organized the 6th International Conference for Sustainable Construction Materials under the theme, “Building the Future – Construction Technology of Tomorrow” from 6 to 7 November 2018 at Conrad Dubai Hotel in the presence of Khalid Sharif Al Awadhi, CEO of Dubai Municipality for Environment, Health and Safety Sector and a number of researchers and experts in the field of sustainable construction materials. Al Awadhi, who delivered the opening speech in the conference, stressed the pivotal role played by Dubai Municipality in the use of modern digital technologies and advanced technological applications, which have reflected positively…
by Kasun Illankoon Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will start the construction of three new footbridges in different parts of Dubai. According to the RTA, currently the junction is used by about 2300 persons and 2000 vehicles during peak hours. More than 1000 people cross the junction to head to the JBR during the weekends. Moreover, the Dubai Tram crosses the intersection every six minutes. The area accommodates two Tram stations and one bus stop, and there are no pedestrian crossings nearby. Due to all these considerations the RTA deemed it fit to start constructing these three…
Over the next two days, road industry leaders together with business, government and thought leaders will gather in Muscat to exchange ideas, debate solutions and define the future of transport, mobility, logistics and trade. IRU President, Christian Labrot welcomes participants and encourages action, “We are excited to bring the industry to Oman, to the IRU World Congress 2018, to take part in the new global event for transport, mobility and logistics. This is the platform for the world’s transport leaders to stay ahead of the game and to keep up with the lightning speed of innovation and technology.” Themed “Innovation…
CBNME catches up with Adrian Dodson and Sumaya Dabbagh of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at the 2018 edition of Cityscape Global The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. The RIBA is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture, with more than 42,000 members worldwide. They offer support for members based or wanting to work overseas, with four global regions – Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia & Australasia – and 11 established International Chapters serving local communities of architects across the world and…
Haver & Boecker, a leading equipment manufacturer and solutions provider in aggregates and mining applications, has launched the Tyler F-Class portable plant. The portable plant features a new custom-built chassis equipped with six hydraulic run-on jacks that quickly level the plant, eliminating the need for cribbing. The run-on jacks also ensure the chassis stays level during operation, which minimizes equipment wear. “Portable plants should not only give producers the flexibility to move from site to site or within a quarry,” said Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Canada president. “They should also be fast and easy to set up. We are…
LiuGong Machinery, a Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, has announced a strategic adjustment to its senior leadership team with the promotion of Mr. Kevin Thieneman to Vice President. Mr. Thieneman will be responsible for global strategy and business development, global after-sales business, and support the acceleration of market segment solutions. Mr. Thieneman, who joined LiuGong in 2017, will continue in his role as Executive Chairman of LuiGong North America, has served in this role since he joined LiuGong in June 2017. Mr. Thieneman has 25 years of experience in the construction equipment sector. Before joining LiuGong, he served as President of…
Dubai-based airline flydubai and Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) have integrated the flydubai Engineering Maintenance System (AMOS) with FedEx Web Services, which are designed to enhance air waybill generation and the transition towards paperless documentation. The integration of the FedEx air waybill automation in the AMOS system gives flydubai the ability to manage their entire processes from their desktop, reducing processing time by up to one minute per shipment, and saving approximately 340 employee hours per month. “Integrating our Engineering Maintenance System with FedEx Web Services will have a lasting effect on our automation process, by reducing shipment processing times and…