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NewsBragg handles Endeavour’s relocation
USA-based Bragg Companies has moved and lifted the space shuttle Endeavour at what will be the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, part of the California Science Center.
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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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NewsTII Scheuerle partners with Trex in Latin America
Mobile cranes and cargo handling equipment specialist Trex has taken over the sales and service operations of TII Scheuerle in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
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NewsMammoet teams up with Aertssen to serve Qatar heavy lift business
Mammoet has formed a strategic partnership with Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS) with the aim of providing comprehensive heavy lifting and project cargo services in Qatar.
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NewsStrong support for ESTA’s safety initiatives
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has received “exceptionally strong support” from its members and the heavy transport market for its ongoing work to improve safety during the use of SPMTs as well as its intention to establish an internationally accepted training qualification for operators.
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NewsBergé moves into Barcelona terminal
Spanish logistics service provider Bergé has started operations at its new terminal in the port of Barcelona, located at the Príncipe de España quay.
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NewsMamut Daru bolsters crane fleet
Hungarian crane company Mamut Daru has added a 450-tonne capacity LTM 1450-8.1 crane from Liebherr to its fleet.
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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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NewsAllelys completes complex railcar delivery
UK-based heavy haulage specialist Allelys has transported a Talgo railcar – measuring 13.7 m x 2.94 m x 3.62 m – from Barrow Hill Railway Roundhouse in Chesterfield to the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Onllwyn.
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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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NewsAmbercor handles rail vehicle delivery
North American project freight forwarder Ambercor Shipping has organised the transport of a railtrack service vehicle from the port of New York to Wood-Ridge in New Jersey.
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NewsFirst LTM 1110-5.2 units to be delivered
Crane and heavy haulage contractor Riga Mainz has taken delivery of one of the first LTM 1110-5.2 mobile cranes, equipped with LICCON3 crane control and redesigned cabs.
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NewsESTA board supports SPMT operator licence plans
Board members at the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) have given their backing to the development of a European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation.
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NewsESTA warns that German heavy transport crisis impacting wider economy
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) fears that the heavy road transport crisis in Germany is getting worse, despite assurances from regional and national authorities that they are responding to the industry’s concerns.
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NewsAl Faris hauls absorber in the UAE
Al Faris has transported a 30 m-long absorber vessel in the UAE using Cometto SPMTs.
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NewsHareket completes ACE lifting work
Türkiye-headquartered engineered transport and heavy lift specialist Hareket has completed its work on the Azeri-Chiraq-Gunashli oilfield’s Azeri Central East (ACE) oil drilling and production platform project.
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From our sponsorsSpotlight on Sarens Canada
For over a decade, Sarens has been expanding its presence across Canada, starting with the acquisition of Canada Crane in 2011 and continuing with the subsequent rebrand to Sarens Canada Inc. in 2014. Since then, Sarens Canada has proudly participated in several landmark projects.
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NewsESTA progresses with safety initiatives
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is progressing with its SPMT training plans, with a meeting scheduled for October to decide upon its contents.
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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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NewsGo Gauge coordinates hammer project
Singapore-based Go Gauge Logistics has coordinated the transport of 95-tonne hammers from Jurong to Saudi Arabia.