All ESTA articles – Page 3
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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).
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NewsESTA lines up speakers for upcoming meetings
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has lined up four expert speakers for its upcoming meeting in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
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From our sponsorsSarens training centre gets revamped
Sarens ECOL centre was revamped to increase capacity and introduce new live training sessions.
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NewsEnter the ESTA Awards 2023
There is still time to enter the ESTA Awards 2023, which will be held by the European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry on April 20 at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, Noordwijk, near Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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NewsSwitzerland recognises ECOL
Switzerland is the latest country to formally recognise ESTA’s European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL), as the scheme continues to expand its influence.
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NewsESTA to launch CO2 calculator
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – is planning on launching an English language version of the CO2 calculator developed by Dutch crane association VVT.
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NewsFrustration in Italy
Companies in Italy are complaining that illogical and excessive bureaucracy is seriously hindering the heavy transport and lifting sector, according to the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).
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News‘Absurd and unworkable’ European Machinery Regulations
Crane manufacturers and industry experts are calling for the removal of what has been described as “an absurd and unworkable” clause in the draft of new European Machinery Regulations.