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Logistics Cabinet clears Rs 14,115 crore highway projects in Delhi, UP; approves Rs 6,970 crore 6-lane Dwarka tunnel
The Union Cabinet approved two highway infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 14,114.81 crore. The projects include an 8.1-km six-lane tunnel in Delhi and a 117.7-km greenfield highway in Uttar Pradesh. They are expected to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and generate significant employment.
Logistics Norway Awards Contract for World's First Ship Tunnel Through a Mountain
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has awarded AF Gruppen a turnkey contract worth NOK 5.6bn ($564.5m) for the Stad Ship Tunnel, the world's first ship tunnel. The 1.7 km tunnel will allow freight and passenger ships to safely transit between the Norwegian Sea and North Sea year-round, bypassing hazardous waters. Construction begins in early 2027 and is expected to take about five years.
Logistics CSX Opens $495M Baltimore Rail Tunnel to Boost Intermodal Container Traffic
CSX and Maryland officials inaugurated a $495 million rail tunnel reconstruction at the Port of Baltimore, enabling double-stack intermodal service. The project expands clearance by 18 inches at 21 locations, streamlining freight movement along the I-95 corridor and into the Midwest. The port expects an annual container volume increase of 160,000 units and thousands of new jobs.
Logistics Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a mountain tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra. This development is part of the ongoing construction of India's first high-speed rail corridor.