Latest news – Page 7
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NewsGermany clears key hurdles for large-scale BESS rollout
Germany’s parliament has passed legislation that should facilitate the build out of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the country.
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NewsTrio forms FLOW Ports Alliance
Associated British Ports (ABP) has teamed up with France’s BrestPort, and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes port to establish the Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance (FLOW Ports Alliance).
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NewsClarke promoted at Allelys
UK-based transport engineering specialist Allelys has promoted Nathan Clarke to head of commercial.
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NewsMammoet agrees RKB deal
Dutch transport engineering and heavy lifting specialist Mammoet will take over the business activities of compatriot company Ridderkerks Kraanwagenbedrijf BV (RKB), effective January 5, 2026.
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NewsGo Gauge appoints Naran
Singapore-headquartered Go Gauge Logistics has appointed Shajith Naran as executive director, strategic business development.
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NewsESTA pushes for harmonised European mobile crane inspection regime
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is stepping up pressure on European and national regulatory authorities to agree aligned inspection regimes for mobile cranes.
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NewsSwitzerland strikes trade deal with USA
Switzerland and the USA have reached a preliminary deal to cut tariffs from 39 percent to 15 percent on many Swiss goods.
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NewsFinal call: ESTA asks industry for safety survey input
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is calling on all involved in heavy lifting and abnormal transport to complete its new safety survey before the end of the month.
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NewsLTM 1650-8.1 delivered to Africa for first time
South Africa-headquartered Allied Crane Hire has taken delivery of the first 700-tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane in Africa.
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NewsThewes to head up AD Ports’ logistics cluster
AD Ports Group has appointed Jochen Thewes as ceo of its logistics cluster – which includes Noatum Logistics – effective December 1, 2025.
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NewsDenzai signs partnership agreement with Dźwigi Pomorze
Tokyo-headquartered heavy transport specialist Denzai has signed a partnership agreement with Dźwigi Pomorze, a Polish crane company.
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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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NewsProtranser delivers transformers from China to West Africa
China-based forwarder Protranser has delivered six transformers from China to West Africa, with four transported by ro-ro vessel and the remaining two via container vessel.
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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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News3PL completes heavy lift delivery
3PL Group has coordinated the delivery of a large yacht moulding module from Gdansk, Poland, to the UAE.
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NewsSteel River Quay in three-year Tusk Lifting partnership
Steel River Quay in the UK has entered into a three-year agreement with Tusk Lifting for the supply of lifting equipment and provision of LOLER inspection services across its facilities and ongoing projects.
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NewsFagioli adds CC 2800 crawler crane to its fleet
Italy-headquartered transport engineering specialist Fagioli has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Demag CC 2800 crawler crane.
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NewsCharyev joins Aprojects
Antwerp-based logistics specialist Aprojects has appointed Murad Charyev as director, global business development – emerging markets, effective immediately.
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NewsPair of Multisec spreader beams secure DNV certification
Two of Multisec’s modular spreader beams have secured DNV certification – a 2,000-tonne beam measuring 18.5 m long and a 1,200-tonne beam measuring 12.5 m.
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NewsLGH adds facility in France
Lifting and moving equipment hire company Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) has opened its first dedicated location in France, in Dreux.