All ESTA articles – Page 3
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NewsESTA considers ‘Fit-for-55’ impact
The European Commission’s ‘Fit-for-55’ proposals that aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and make the EU climate neutral by 2050 have been met with a mixed response from European road haulage associations.
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NewsESTA moves autumn meeting online
ESTA’s autumn meeting, which was due to be held in Helsinki from October 14-15, will now take place online following restrictions announced by the Finnish government.
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NewsESTA adds document library
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has introduced a library section on its website containing a series detailed briefing documents and reports on current subjects important to the crane and heavy transport industries.
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NewsESTA calls for ECOL backing
ESTA director Ton Klijn has called on the construction industry’s major clients and contractors to give public backing to the fast-growing European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) scheme.
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NewsECOL adopts apprentice structure
ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) has adopted an in-company apprentice training structure, which the organisation’s leaders hope will make it easier for countries with a strong tradition of apprenticeships to become directly involved in the scheme.
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NewsIn memoriam: Sander Splinter
Sander Splinter, a highly respected figure in the heavy lift and abnormal transport industry, sadly passed away on April 30, 2021.
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NewsESTA celebrates member achievements in 2021 awards
The ESTA Awards of Excellence 2021 had another successful year recognising the achievements of its members during an online ceremony held on April 22.
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NewsESTA concerned with ‘unworkable’ French blind spot rules
Both ESTA and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) have raised concerns over the introduction of rules on blind spot safety stickers for road transport vehicles travelling in France. Talks are underway between the European Commission and the French authorities.
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NewsECOL discusses rigger training
The European Crane Operator Licence (ECOL) is in talks about the possibility of developing a rigger training scheme to run alongside its other courses.
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NewsESTA outlines ERRU concerns
ESTA is “extremely concerned” that the European Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU) violation system, which will come into effect on April 1, could have a disproportionate impact on the heavy and abnormal road transport sector.
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NewsEC decision aims to minimise trade disruption
A European Council (EC) decision made at the beginning of February could see European transport workers and service providers become exempt from Covid-19 testing and quarantine regulations, according to ESTA.
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NewsSarens approved as ECOL training centre
Belgium-based heavy lift specialist Sarens has been approved as a training centre for ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL).
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NewsEntries open for ESTA Awards 2021
There is still time to enter the 2021 ESTA Awards of Excellence, which will take place virtually on April 22.
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NewsECOL eyes further MRAs
Talks are under way with organisations in Germany, Ireland and Spain to establish mutual recognition agreements (MRA) between the national crane operator licensing authorities and ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL).
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NewsHeavy Lift Awards: 2020 finalists and winners
HLPFI reviews the 2020 shortlisted and winning entries for the virtual Heavy Lift Awards.
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NewsMammoet wins Training Award
HLPFI is pleased to announce that Mammoet has won the Training Award, sponsored by RTL, at the Heavy Lift Awards 2020.
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NewsTadano to restructure European operations
Tadano’s German operations – Tadano Demag and Tadano Faun – have begun a strategic restructuring programme and filed for protective shield proceedings (Schutzschirmverfahren).
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NewsESTA honours members with 2020 awards
The ESTA Awards of Excellence 2020 had another successful year honouring and recognising members that have excelled in their field of operations, this time in a virtual capacity.
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NewsMeissner steps down from Tadano
Klaus Meissner has stepped down from his role as director of product safety, engineering systems and IPM for Demag Mobile Cranes, part of the Tadano Group.
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NewsECOL aligns with BCACS crane operator licence
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has signed a mutual recognition agreement with the British Columbia Association for Crane Safety (BCACS) for their respective crane operator licences.