In China, 80,000km of new roads are planned to be constructed in 2013 as part of a huge investment in new transport infrastructure. During 2012, 58,672km of roads, including 9,910 km of highways, were constructed in the country.
March 15, 2013
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In China, 80,000km of new roads are planned to be constructed in 2013 as part of a huge investment in new transport infrastructure. During 2012, 58,672km of roads, including 9,910 km of highways, were constructed in the country.
XGMA, otherwise known as Xiagong, unveiled a vast range of new model machines, while also showcasing some of its proven machine fleet, during bauma China 2012. The XG935H wheeled loader (pictured) was among its huge model catalogue at the Shanghai-based show. Event attendees looked on as its handling and other features were demonstrated at the XGMA stand on Thursday (29/11/12).
XGMA, otherwise known as Xiagong, unveiled a vast range of new model machines, while also showcasing some of its proven machine fleet, during bauma China 2012. The XG935H wheeled loader (pictured) was among its huge model catalogue at the Shanghai-based show. Event attendees looked on as its handling and other features were demonstrated at the XGMA stand on Thursday (29/11/12).
Doosan Bobcat has opened its new backhoe loader plant in India. The firm took over this plant last month, which has a site area of 80,000m2, a factory floor area of 15,000m2 and is capable of producing 8000 machines/year.
Doosan Bobcat has entered this sector in a bid to expand its emerging market portfolio with the aim of exploring mid- and long-term growth. India’s compact equipment market is the third largest in the world after the US and China, with backhoe loader sales still dominating the country’s
India has embarked on an ambitious 6-year plan to upgrade 27,000km of roads into economic corridors.
The goal is to reduce traffic congestion and boost jobs in 30 cities, according to a report by the Times of India.
Around 44 stretches of highway have been earmarked for improvement and construction will include ring-roads.
Financing will be a mixture of private investment and public money.
In addition, the government will develop another 15,000 km, which will serve as feeder routes to these corr
