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At the 2023 Georgia Transportation Summit, the Georgia Ports Authority highlighted a series of ambitious improvement projects, totaling $4.5 billion, to fortify port infrastructure over the next decade. Noteworthy projects include: 🏗️ Garden City Terminal West: Adding 1 million twenty-foot equivalent container units of annual capacity, slated for completion in two phases by 2024. 🚂 Blue Ridge Connector: A $127 million investment for an inland rail terminal in Gainesville, set to open in 2026, contributing as an economic catalyst for Northeast Georgia. 🚢 Berth 1 Improvements: Completed in August, enabling the berth to serve vessels in the 16,000+ TEU range, adding 1.5 million TEUs of annual capacity. With seven berths now operational in Savannah, the port is geared for continued growth. Exciting times ahead for Georgia's transportation evolution! Read more below: #PortInfrastructure #Logistics #Warehousing #Distribution

‘These projects are really rushed to market, and that’s where we get a lot of these delays and disputes and additional costs.’ The ABC’s 7.30 spoke to our transport and cities expert Marion Terrill for a better understanding of why so many mega transport projects in Australia are taking longer than expected and costing more than promised.

The latest funds of a total $51.2m allocated by the Canadian government will fuel seven projects at Canadian ports (including Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Halifax and Montreal), four projects at rail carriers (including both Class I railways), two at airports (Vancouver and Calgary), at two technology providers and at one logistics firm. The remaining three projects, by the Western Canadian Shippers Coalition, British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and Canadian Avalanche Association, are aiming to “significantly reduce closure times for rail and highway corridors while enhancing the safety of mountainous rail and highway lines during winter”. https://lnkd.in/gRbXQKPF.

Have you missed our latest update? We've got another major development in the Northeast Corridor. We're moving closer to breaking ground on the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge by awarding three major contracts to a Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture, Fay Construction and an AECOM-led team.   This will revitalize the 117-year-old bridge, ushering in: 🕥Faster travel times. 📈Higher reliability. 🚄Safer travel.   Another bonus is that these new contracts aren't just about improving rail travel but also creating more job opportunities for residents, boosting the local economy.    As the longest moveable bridge on the NEC, the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge is a critical link for Amtrak, MARC rail, and Norfolk Southern, supporting over 110 passenger and freight trains daily. Currently, its limitations require trains to slow down, affecting efficiency.   Want to know more about this development? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/et9TDYJz

+ U.S Airports traffic is back to 2019 levels + Airports Council International-North America estimates a backlog of $100 billion in investments for the next 5 year period + Grants under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) may help lessen the impact of industry pressures from rising capital budgets, due to inflation and rising interest rates + Fitch believes airport cashflow and liquidity profiles will remain solid in 2023 and following years https://lnkd.in/eUAa2JR9

An ambitious all-Ireland rail plan proposes a train service that would connect Cork and Derry, spanning the whole country. Other routes would also link Galway and Derry, Cork and Ballina, Co Mayo and many counties that currently have limited or no rail access. The All-Island Rail Review, which was jointly developed by Ireland’s Department of Transport and the Northern Ireland Department of Infrastructure, contains 30 major recommendations for improving rail services across the island. SOURCE: The Irish Independent If you would like to be alerted of tendering opportunities with the government and wider public sector, Tenders Direct can ensure you never miss a contract notice. https://okt.to/HWp8zS Tender alerts | Bid management tools | Tendering support #ireland #rail #trains

Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project reaches completion. Traffic is moving well and safety has been improved for residents and businesses south of the Fraser River following the completion of the Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project. The project has improved safety for trucks and passenger vehicles along this major goods movement corridor by creating several new and upgraded interchanges and intersection improvements. The upgrades create better connectivity for transport trucks, saving time and reducing emissions. The $260-million project will accommodate future increases in traffic in one of B.C.’s fastest-growing regions. The design-builder of the Highway 91/17 upgrades, Pacific Gateway Constructors (PGC), employed an all-local workforce. PGC also awarded more than $16 million in contract value to local Indigenous businesses and partnerships through subcontracting opportunities. Funding partners of the broader program include the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. The $5.2-million 27B Avenue upgrades component of this project, delivered by the Province, was funded by the Tsawwassen First Nation and the Government of Canada. Read the full news release via https://lnkd.in/gijMG59R To learn more about this and other Infrastructure BC projects, visit www.infrastructurebc.com #infrastructure #procurement #procurementleaders #projectplanning #transportationinfrastructure #saferroadways #saferhighway #infrastructureinvestment #designbuild #transportation #transportationcommunications #communications

Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project reaches completion. Traffic is moving well and safety has been improved for residents and businesses south of the Fraser River following the completion of the Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project. The project has improved safety for trucks and passenger vehicles along this major goods movement corridor by creating several new and upgraded interchanges and intersection improvements. The upgrades create better connectivity for transport trucks, saving time and reducing emissions. The $260-million project will accommodate future increases in traffic in one of B.C.’s fastest-growing regions. The design-builder of the Highway 91/17 upgrades, Pacific Gateway Constructors (PGC), employed an all-local workforce. PGC also awarded more than $16 million in contract value to local Indigenous businesses and partnerships through subcontracting opportunities. Funding partners of the broader program include the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. The $5.2-million 27B Avenue upgrades component of this project, delivered by the Province, was funded by the Tsawwassen First Nation and the Government of Canada. Read the full news release via https://lnkd.in/gijMG59R To learn more about this and other Infrastructure BC projects, visit www.infrastructurebc.com #infrastructure #procurement #procurementleaders #projectplanning #transportationinfrastructure #saferroadways #saferhighway #infrastructureinvestment #designbuild #transportation #transportationcommunications #communications

🚧 Have you heard about the major upgrade planned for Scotland's transportation infrastructure? Transport Scotland has relaunched tenders for the £150M A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy project following an unsuccessful procurement competition earlier this year. The project, which will transform a 9.6km stretch into a dual carriageway, is part of a wider £3bn initiative to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness. The new contract, developed after extensive market consultation, aims to attract more bidders. It represents a significant shift in how Transport Scotland contracts its major infrastructure projects. This move aligns Transport Scotland with other notable clients across the UK and addresses many concerns previously expressed by industry. 💬 But what do you think about this new approach? And how will it impact Scotland's transportation landscape? Let's discuss. https://lnkd.in/evMQh59A #Transport #Scotland #Infrastructure

Interesting developments for U.S. airports! The FAA has allocated $186.7 million in grants to 91 airports for infrastructure and other improvements. The top two grants include $61.8 million for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan and $23.5 million for San Diego International Airport. Detroit will use the funds to rehabilitate rescue roadways, while San Diego International will finance a new 1.2-million-sq-ft terminal with 30 gates. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dedicates $25 billion over five years to airport grants, with $14.5 billion marked for the Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. Exciting times ahead for U.S. airport infrastructure development!