Overland news – Page 3
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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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NewsCollett delivers inlet valves to Dinorwig hydropower plant
UK-headquartered heavy transport specialists Collett & Sons successfully delivered two 160-tonne inlet valves to the Dinorwig hydropower station as part of an essential upgrade scheme.
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NewsDAKO completes OOG deliveries in Europe
DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered several out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy components from the south of Italy to Austria and Germany for the modernisation of two steel manufacturing plants.
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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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NewsCargo Consolidators completes urgent delivery
Trinidad and Tobago-based freight forwarder Cargo Consolidators Agency has handled air-cooled heat exchangers and accessories to support a plant turnaround project.
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NewsESTA joins ESPORG as an associate member
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has joined the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) as an associate member.
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NewsCollett & Sons bolsters heavy lift storage in Elland
UK-based Collett & Sons has expanded its Elland depot complex with a heavy lift storage facility.
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NewsLEEA opens Connect app to non-members
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched the LEEA Connect app (Version 2.0).
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NewsLaso hauls wind components
Laso Transportes is handling 251 wind turbine components for the Pinta y Guindalera wind farm in Spain.
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NewsEastship delivers TBM for Romanian railway project
Romania-based Eastship, a provider of specialised transport solutions for oversized and heavy loads, has handled tunnel boring machine (TBM) components for the Sighisoara-Brasov railway modernisation project.
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NewsOmega Morgan’s flexible solution for transformer delivery
Omega Morgan’s specialised transport team hauled a transformer from the port of Tacoma to a power station in Central Point, Oregon, in a job that required quick adjustments to the transport schedule.
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NewsESTA: EC abnormal transport reform merits a considered response
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is “studying carefully” proposals from the European Commission (EC) on abnormal transport reform. It warned, however, that alongside agreed medium and long-term plans, the sector needs urgent action in the short term.
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NewsEC responds to ESTA’s call for action in German heavy transport crisis
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has received a response from the European Commission to its letter calling for urgent action to resolve the crisis facing heavy transport in Germany.
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NewsLASO hauls wind tower bases for CSWind
LASO Transportes has delivered bases for wind towers to CSWind Portugal in Aveiro.
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NewsRobert Wynn & Sons returns to Black Rock Sands for transformer delivery
UK-based specialist shipping company Robert Wynn & Sons beached its heavy lift/ro-ro barge Terra Marique in northwest Wales to deliver a 155-tonne transformer for a National Grid substation at Trawsfynydd.
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NewsGerman toll increases loom
Germany has proposed a toll hike for heavy goods vehicles starting December 1, 2023. Under the proposal, a CO2 emissions tax of EUR200 (USD217.68) per tonne will be added.
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NewsBlue Water handles challenging rack transport in Esbjerg
Blue Water Shipping’s heavy modular transporter team has transported blade racks at the port of Esbjerg, Denmark.
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NewsLaso Transportes opens second Italian office
Portuguese specialised transport company Laso Transportes is expanding its activities in the Italian market and opening a second branch office in the country.
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NewsMammoet assists with Portland terminal expansion
Mammoet is supporting Portland International Airport’s (PDX) main terminal expansion project. The heavy lift specialist is on hand to jack up, transport and install 20 roof panels all while avoiding passenger disruption.
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NewsPressure grows as German heavy transport crisis worsens
A group of 31 economic, business and transport organisations have come together to increase the pressure on the German government to take urgent action to improve the heavy transport crisis in the country.