All Heavy haulage and trailers articles
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NewsESTA presses EU on military mobility
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has published an updated position paper on military mobility as it prods Brussels to deliver on its promise of efficient and common heavy transport regulations for both military and industrial use.
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NewsCarter Contracting Services purchases girder frame, designs jack and skid solution
UK-based heavy lift and abnormal load transport specialist Carter Contracting Services (CCS) has agreed to acquire a girder bridge trailer. It has also manufactured a bespoke jack and skid system with a 400-tonne capacity.
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NewsECTOL approves extra training path for ETOL
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has approved a dual-track training process for its new European Trailer Operator Licence (ETOL) covering modular hydraulically suspended trailers, including SPMTs.
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NewsSchares deploys Cometto equipment for bridge renewal
Heavy transport provider Schares has utilised its Cometto fleet to support the renewal of a 120-year-old railway bridge in Herten, Germany.
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NewsFelbermayr deploys Goldhofer trailer for Austrian hydropower plant move
Austria-headquartered Felbermayr has delivered the second of two 140-tonne transformers for the Kühtai 2 pumped storage hydropower plant in Tyrol, Austria, calling on a trailer configuration from Goldhofer for the move.
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NewsLaso ramps up fleet and infrastructure with EUR30 mn investment
Portugal’s Laso Transportes will invest some EUR30 million (USD34.9 million) to expand its special transport and heavy lift fleet.
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NewsGroupe Capelle adds Kings Heavy Haulage to UK network
European abnormal load specialist Groupe Capelle has acquired Bristol-headquartered Kings Heavy Haulage as it looks to bolster its service offerings in the UK.
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NewsSarens wraps up first full-scope project in Lithuania
Transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Sarens has wrapped up its first full-scope project in Lithuania, navigating high-risk conditions to install the K101 deep oil refining unit at the Orlen Lietuva refinery.
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NewsCollett adds pair of TGX heavy tractors to fleet
UK-based Collett & Sons has added two MAN TGX 6x4 heavy-duty tractor units to its fleet.
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NewsTII opens in Pune
Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer TII Group is opening of a new office in Pune, India.
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NewsMAX Trailer launches MAX810
MAX Trailer has launched its MAX810 semi-low loader, which has an optimised tare weight, a higher payload than prior models and a modular combination of a front bogie and a loading platform.
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NewsMammoet executes Dogger Bank substation works
Dutch transport engineering and heavy lifting specialist Mammoet has provided load-in, load-out and weighing services for the substation destined for the Dogger Bank wind farm, located off the UK.
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NewsEdwards bolsters fleet with Goldhofer and Enerpac equipment
USA-based Edwards Moving and Rigging has acquired Goldhofer ADDrive heavy-duty transport modules and an Enerpac SBL900 hydraulic gantry system.
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NewsHarris Heavy Haul adds dual lane trailer
USA-based Harris Heavy Haul has taken delivery of a 250-ton (226.8-tonne) capacity dual lane trailer.
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NewsFurther calls for law changes on abnormal load police escorts
Rallying MPs, peers and industry stakeholders, the UK’s Heavy Transport Association (HTA) has reaffirmed the need for law changes regarding police escorting of abnormal loads and mobile cranes.
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NewsESTA calls for AdBlue override system after safety concerns
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has reiterated its concerns regarding the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), also known as AdBlue, urging for the introduction of a time-limited override system to help prevent dangerous safety incidents.
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NewsESTA urges members to keep spotlight on upcoming abnormal transport debate
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has encouraged its members and supporters to contact their Member of European Parliament (MEP) to persuade them to attend the upcoming debate in Brussels over the role of abnormal transport in delivering Europe’s green and military agenda.
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NewsVanguard takes delivery of Cometto SPMTs
South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist company Vanguard has taken delivery of 32 SPMT axles and power pack units (PPUs) from Cometto.
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NewsSarens loads out quintet of modules in Brazil
Heavy lift and transport engineering specialist Sarens has loaded out five modules, which weighed between 1,400-4,000 tonnes, for the FPSO P-79 at the Estaleiro EBR (EBR Shipyard) in São José do Norte, Brazil.
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NewsAugizeau delivers first V163 blades in France
Augizeau Transports Exceptionnels, a subsidiary of Groupe Capelle, has delivered the components for the first V163 wind turbines installed in France on behalf of Vestas. For the move, Augizeau debuted its BladeLifter BladeMAX1000 from Cometto.