New Jeddah-Makkah highway will reduce travel time to 35 min

LME considers Jeddah port for copper and zinc deliveries

In an announcement on March 19th, the London Metal Exchange (LME) revealed its intention to designate Jeddah, a key port city on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, as a potential delivery point for copper and zinc. This decision is contingent upon a consultation process regarding a technical adjustment to the LME's framework for warehouse locations.

Matthew Chamberlain, the CEO of LME, emphasised Saudi Arabia's significance as a global metals hub. He noted that Jeddah aligns perfectly with the operational and logistical criteria required for new warehouse locations, citing its status as a su..

Mangalore Airport Adds Non-Stop Tiruchirappalli Flight

Mangalore International Airport (MIA) is set to enhance its connectivity with the introduction of a new non-stop flight to Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Tamil Nadu. The Air India Express service, operating once a week, will commence on April 3, facilitating seamless travel between the two southern Indian cities.

Starting April 3, the non-stop service will operate on Wednesdays from Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TIA) and Thursdays from Mangalore International Airport. This strategic addition to the flight schedule aims to cater to the needs of pilgrims and travelers,..

GIS mapping of all National Highways to be completed soon

The government announced its intention to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways with the aim of enhancing planning, execution, and monitoring processes.

It was conveyed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) that project implementing units of various agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), were instructed to indicate their jurisdiction on a dashboard.

The primary goal of this standard operating procedure (SOP) was t..