Tag: investment

November 30, 2023

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]

September 22, 2023

Bristol Group, Inc., a privately-owned real estate investment and development firm, recently announced plans to build a approximately 261,000-square-foot climate-controlled cargo facility at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The facility, which is designed to accommodate single or multi-tenant occupancy with flexible […]

June 19, 2023

The need for more investment in supply chains has been a common conversation in the C-suites of retailers, distributors and wholesalers for the better part of the last decade. As consumer brands advance their e-commerce ambitions, competitive and efficient home-delivery […]

May 8, 2023

As disclosed, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will invest $3 billion to fund zero-emission port equipment and technology and to help ports develop climate action plans to reduce air pollutants, improve air quality and public health in neighboring communities, and advance […]

April 14, 2023

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded nearly $300 million in Bridge Investment Program grants to nine bridge projects in eight states and the District of Columbia. “When bridges have to close for repairs, or worse, begin to fail, it […]

January 19, 2023

Marine construction contractor Havfram Subsea is reclaiming the Ocean Installer brand. Havfram’s subsea business was known as Ocean Installer from the company’s inception in 2011, with the 2020 name change reflecting its diversification into the offshore wind industry. The relaunch […]

January 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released a research plan for fiscal years 2022-2026 that will guide $5 billion worth of funding provided via the $1.2 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA enacted in November 2021. The U.S. Department […]

September 23, 2021

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has made an investment in US-based startup company Prometheus Fuels focused on developing cost-efficient, carbon-neutral eFuels for shipping. This investment is made through Maersk Growth, the corporate venture unit of A.P. Moller – […]

September 9, 2021

Under the deal, the new terminal will be established at Khalifa Port, the first semi-automated container port in the GCC region. It will be managed by a joint venture owned by CMA CGM’s subsidiary CMA Terminals (with a 70 percent […]

May 12, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is participating in United for Infrastructure Week now through Friday. United for Infrastructure Week highlights the need for prioritizing crucial investments in our nation’s infrastructure. It is aimed at the public and […]

April 30, 2021

General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced Thursday it will invest $1 billion in a manufacturing complex in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, that will build electric vehicles by 2023. “This investment will serve to prepare the complex for an expansion in the assembly […]

April 2, 2021

President Biden on Wednesday announced a more than $2 trillion jobs-creating infrastructure proposal which the administration says will add millions of jobs and position the United States to out-compete China. “It’s a once-in-a-generation investment in America, unlike anything we’ve seen […]

January 19, 2021

General Motors Co. and Microsoft Corp. are leading a $2 billion investment round in self-driving car startup Cruise in a deal that will bring the software giant’s cloud and edge-computing capabilities to the venture. The new funds will raise Cruise’s […]

October 9, 2020

Total SE is making an investment as part of a small funding round in U.S. fuel cell truck startup Hyzon Motors, an effort by the French oil giant to boost development of cleaner energy sources. The strategic investment was made […]

July 21, 2020

The joint venture will operate under the brand Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management in Hamburg and Rhoon, while supported by Wilhelmsen’s global network. As informed, the new company will have around 100 employees and will manage a fleet of currently 72 […]

June 2, 2020

Argo AI, the self-driving startup tightly aligned with Ford Motor Co., completed an expected tie-up with Volkswagen AG involving a $2.6 billion investment from the German automaker. VW’s investment includes a $1 billion cash infusion and the folding of its […]

November 13, 2019

Public transportation investments in large metropolitan areas reap a better return, with more passengers adopting public transport, than those in smaller cities, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney. The research analyzed data collected from […]

October 23, 2019

The direct and indirect impact of public transit in Missouri this year exceeds $3.67 billion, according to the findings of a new study by Citizens for Modern Transit. The six-month study was designed to quantify the economic impact of public […]

June 13, 2019

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the new program aims to support public coastal ports by improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement into, out of, or within a port. “This major investment in the Port […]

December 29, 2017

Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield unveiled that it is currently in negotiations related to further investment in modern vessels with long term charters. The final decisions with respect to these investments is expected to be made during the next few weeks. […]