Overland news
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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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NewsEnercon and Rhenus use push barge to move wind turbine components
Enercon and logistics partner Rhenus have used the Rhenus Berlin I push barge for the first time to transport wind turbine components via inland waterways, from the port of Emden, Germany, to the port of Haren, Germany.
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NewsDAKO delivers for Dolores wind farm
DAKO Worldwide Transport has completed its scope for the Dolores wind farm in Nuevo León, Mexico, delivering 114 wind turbine blades.
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NewsLaso moves wind turbine blades through Italy
Portugal-based Laso Transportes is delivering 27 wind turbine blades in San Pancrazio Salentino, Italy, deploying its blade lifter equipment and tackling a 60 km route through both urban and rural areas.
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NewsHareket transports core components for Navoi CCPP
Turkish heavy lift and transport engineering company Hareket has delivered heavy and oversized components for the Navoi 3 combined-cycle power plant project in Uzbekistan.
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NewsCollett deploys Greiner girder for GE work
UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons is deploying its recently acquired 350-tonne capacity Greiner modular side girder bridge system (SGB) on a long-term contract with GE.
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NewsFelbermayr relocates TBM parts within Vienna
Austria-based Felbermayr has relocated tunnel boring machine (TBM) components from Augustinplatz to Matzleinsdorfer Platz in Vienna, an approximately 11-km route.
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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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NewsCollett opens Sherburn warehouse in partnership with Wilson Power Solutions
UK-based heavy haulier Collett & Sons has opened a power distribution warehouse in Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, that will house Wilson Power Solutions’ transformers.
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NewsCollett returns to deliver trio of transformers
UK-based heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons has delivered and installed three transformers at the New Cumnock Substation in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
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NewsMaiden project for Enercon’s Scheuerle blade lifter
Wind turbine manufacturer Enercon has used its Scheuerle blade lifter for the first time – to transport components at the Olsbrücken wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
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NewsCollett completes turbine delivery despite major route disruption
UK-based Collett & Sons delivered 441 components to the North Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland – the third largest wind farm transport project completed by the heavy haulage company.
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NewsBolk acquires Ter Linden Transport
The Netherlands-headquartered Bolk Transport has acquired fellow Dutch abnormal transport specialist Ter Linden Transport.
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NewsAbnormal transport reforms head for European Parliament debate
A debate on the role of abnormal transport in delivering Europe’s green and military agenda will take place in the European Parliament on October 15, as the European heavy transport industry continues its lobbying efforts.
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NewsESTA weighs up airline-style sharing of safety data
The health and safety commission of the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is considering a system for members to log and share safety incidents, inspired by aviation’s accident reporting practices, in a bid to improve safety across the industry.
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NewsYılnak delivers for Trabzon wind energy project
Heavy transport and project logistics company Yılnak has delivered and installed five Enercon E-138 wind turbines for a wind energy project in Trabzon, Türkiye.
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NewsESTA: Red tape risks undermining military mobility goals
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has written to the European Commission (EC) in support of the recently published white paper on military mobility. However, for that to be effective, the policy needs to be backed up by action to minimise bureaucracy and harmonise national standards for heavy and abnormal transport.
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NewsThe Great Church Walk: Mammoet moves 20th century structure in Sweden
Mammoet has relocated the Kiruna Church, one of Sweden’s most treasured architectural landmarks built in the early 20th century. The operation, which took place over two days, required over 1,000 hours of planning and engineering, with the move being dubbed ‘The Great Church Walk’.
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NewsBigMove expands with Silvasti and Senn
BigMove, a European association of heavy haulage logistics companies, has expanded its network with the addition of Scandinavian specialised transport and project logistics provider Silvasti and Switzerland-based crane and transportation company Senn.
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NewsESTA joins IA for Freight research project
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has joined the advisory board of the Intelligent Access (IA) for Freight project, a research programme aimed at modernising freight movements across Europe.