Equipment

The latest news and developments in the heavy lift and project cargo equipment arena, including innovations in cranes; heavy haulage; under the jib; jacks, skates and rollers; software; strapping and lashing; as well as packing and crating.

Heavy haulage and trailers

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Further calls for law changes on abnormal load police escorts

2025-11-17T08:00:00+00:00By

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.

AdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA

ESTA calls for AdBlue override system after safety concerns

2025-11-14T08:01:00+00:00

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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ESTA urges members to keep spotlight on upcoming abnormal transport debate

2025-10-31T09:00:00+00:00By

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.

Vanguard takes delivery of Cometto SPMTs

Vanguard takes delivery of Cometto SPMTs

2025-10-24T08:27:00+01:00By

South Africa-headquartered heavy transport and rigging specialist company Vanguard has taken delivery of 32 SPMT axles and power pack units (PPUs) from Cometto.

Heavy-duty cranes

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Calls for level playing field after influx of Chinese mobile cranes in Europe

2025-11-20T12:20:00+00:00By

Members of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association, active in the mobile crane industry, have filed a complaint to the Europe Commission regarding the influx of mobile cranes from China into the EU.

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ESTA pushes for harmonised European mobile crane inspection regime

2025-11-18T08:00:00+00:00

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.

Strapping, lashing, packing and crating

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    ​Protranser provides packing service

    2022-07-15T08:25:00+01:00By

    Protranser has provided packaging services for six pieces of vacuum equipment. Each piece of equipment had a volume of around 1,000 cu m. The heaviest unit weighed nearly 20 tonnes.

  • Desel steps up as Crosby CEO

    Desel steps up as Crosby CEO

    2019-08-13T12:10:00+01:00By

    Crosby Group has named Robert Desel as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

  • Companies prepare for Brexit

    Companies prepare for Brexit

    2018-11-20T17:10:00+00:00By

    While Germany's Cuxhaven Port Association plans to intensify its preparations for the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) next year, industrial relocation logistics company Modpack Group is optimistic about the opportunities Brexit will bring.

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