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London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013- In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutes
- In 1905, Minnesota opened a transporter bridge with a suspended gondola; the platform carried people, streetcars, and vehicles across Duluth’s harbor canal
- In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great LakesLansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This inn...13 Oct, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
- In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...13 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2003, Germany opened a water-filled bridge that lets cargo ships cross over the Elbe River; the 3,012-foot crossing connected two major canalsThe Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a groundbreaking structure that enables ships to traverse over the Elbe River, effectively linking...22 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- The Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network; the result transformed divided forests into contiguous wildlife zonesThe Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network by connecting nature areas divided by roa...19 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- Panama Canal gets its first woman boss as Trump watches and $1.5 billion water crisis waitsNaval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta now leads the Panama Canal administration. Her immediate priority involves advancing a significant re...07 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Saudi oil can still get out — but it won’t be cheap or easySaudi Arabia faces a challenge rerouting oil exports due to Houthi attacks. An existing pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, but a new d...04 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- World’s largest container carrier plans route avoiding HormuzThe world’s largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is launching a new Europe–Middle East service that avoi...02 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Why Delhi is facing water supply troubles, leaving thousands of households without regular accessDelhi faces a severe water crisis as treatment plants operate below capacity due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna. Thousands of househo...24 Jan, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Threatened by climate change, Panama Canal has big plans to deal with droughtThe Panama Canal Authority aims to create a massive dam 840 meters in length and 80.5 meters in height to secure freshwater for its locks. ...03 Dec, 2024, 09.52 AM IST
- Rhenus Group aims to reach 5 mn sqft of warehousing space in India by 2026: Tobias Martin Bartz, CEO, Rhenus GroupRhenus’ product portfolio in India is comprehensive, spanning air and ocean freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and specialized 4PL so...01 Nov, 2024, 12.01 PM IST
- Traffic through the Panama Canal is being slashed because of drought, disrupting global tradeThe new cuts announced Wednesday by authorities in Panama are set to deal an even greater economic blow than previously expected.19 Jan, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
- Houthi attacks expose China's commercial stakes in Red SeaChina has called for an end to attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea, which have widened the Hamas-Israel conflict and placed Beijing'...16 Jan, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
- Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possibleThe canal’s travails reflect how climate change is altering global trade flows. Drought created chokepoints last year on the Mississippi Ri...03 Jan, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
- Indian squirrel hitches ride on board ship, lands up in ScotlandThe stowaway squirrel travelled the seas on board the Deep Explorer for three weeks, before being caught by the crew.04 Sep, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
- Centre to hold meeting of states to discuss river water issueThe Ministry of Water Resources will soon call a meeting of the affected states, including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, to discuss river ...12 May, 2017, 10.51 PM IST
- Railways, Gujarat government to set up SPV to expedite projectsThe SPV is expected to cater to the development of Sabarmati and Surat railway stations and other projects.02 Feb, 2015, 01.29 PM IST
- Sheila Dikshit soughts Planning Commission's help to expand direct cash transfer schemeSheila Dikshit today sought Planning Commission's help in bringing around 30 lakh beneficiaries of various central and Delhi Government -sp...31 May, 2013, 10.16 PM IST
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