All ESTA articles
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NewsESTA’s continued focus on SPMT training requirements
ESTA’s SPMT working group is progressing with its plans to establish new stability guidelines. Currently, the group is reviewing a learning outcome that will be used to establish the minimum training requirements for an SPMT operator, further enhancing user knowledge and safety.
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NewsReforms for abnormal road transport in Europe move a step closer
Members of the European Parliament have backed moves to harmonise the numerous and complex national rules governing abnormal transport across the European Union (EU).
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NewsESTA moves forward with ECTOL scheme
Klaus Meissner has been named the chair of ESTA’s European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) as the association moves forward with the scheme.
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NewsESTA’s concern over DB rules
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has expressed concern at new rules and conditions imposed by Germany’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) on heavy transports when they cross or work near railways lines.
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NewsESTA heavy transport reforms clear another hurdle
ESTA said that long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) have passed a crucial hurdle.
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NewsESTA’s heavy transport proposals reach critical stage
ESTA’s long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) are currently before the Transport and Tourism Committee, with a vote scheduled for February 14.
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NewsEU CO2 emissions standards for HDVs comes in for criticism
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has criticised the European Union’s (EU) latest emission reduction targets, warning that they are impractical and unrealistic.
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NewsChanges at the top for ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has appointed Iffet Türken, executive board member at Kässbohrer, as president of its section transport.
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NewsESTA steps up efforts to strengthen revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – is stepping up its lobbying of authorities in Brussels to persuade them to strengthen the proposed revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive – a development that could have a great impact on the transport industry for years to come.
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NewsESTA declares EC heavy transport proposals as a ‘step in the right direction’
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has welcomed detailed proposals put forth by the European Commission (EC) on the weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles allowed to operate on Europe’s roads, along with regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport.
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NewsESTA joins ESPORG as an associate member
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has joined the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) as an associate member.
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NewsESTA: EC abnormal transport reform merits a considered response
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is “studying carefully” proposals from the European Commission (EC) on abnormal transport reform. It warned, however, that alongside agreed medium and long-term plans, the sector needs urgent action in the short term.
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NewsEC responds to ESTA’s call for action in German heavy transport crisis
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has received a response from the European Commission to its letter calling for urgent action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany.
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NewsFrance to replace TENET system for abnormal loads
France is rolling out an online platform for the registration of abnormal loads, according to the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).
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NewsESTA urges action to resolve German permitting crisis
The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) has written to the German government and the European Commission urging action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany caused by weak infrastructure and long delays in issuing permits.
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NewsESTA progresses with European Trailer Operators Licence
The European association for abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – is moving forward with its plans to develop a European Trailer Operators Licence (ETOL) for SPMT operators.
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NewsESTA forms health and safety commission
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has formed a health and safety commission that will promote best practices and lobby for legislative improvements.
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NewsESTA introduces internship scheme
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has launched an internship scheme.
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NewsESTA award winners revealed in the Netherlands
The winners of the 2023 ESTA Awards of Excellence have been revealed at a ceremony at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
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NewsMeissner joins ESTA management team
Leading crane industry expert Klaus Meissner has joined the management team of the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).