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  • TGP_1
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    TGP supports steel plant expansion

    2025-06-09T08:49:00Z

    Trans Global Projects (TGP) has delivered a 3,235 cu m shipment for the first expansion stage of a steel production plant in Lower Saxony, Germany.

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    Rhenus partners with Enercon for specialised barge

    2025-06-06T07:33:00Z

    Rhenus Group is partnering with wind turbine manufacturer Enercon to develop a push barge for the transport of wind turbine components.

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    Updated NPCC guidance on the policing of abnormal loads in the UK

    2025-06-03T07:02:00Z

    The UK’s National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has released updated guidance on the policing of abnormal loads, with the Heavy Transport Association (HTA) planning to host an online meeting in the coming weeks to discuss the revised directives. 

  • Oregon becomes 21st US state to implement ProMiles
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    Oregon becomes 21st US state to implement ProMiles

    2025-05-28T09:30:00Z

    The Oregon Department of Transport (ODOT) has launched a web-based over-dimensional permitting system in cooperation with ProMiles Software Development Corporation.

  • DAKO delivering gas turbine to Libya inland transport
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    DAKO delivers in Libya

    2025-05-27T10:08:00Z

    DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered a 317-tonne gas turbine, along with associated components, from Hamburg, Germany, to the Sarir power station in Libya.

  • Schmidbauer-SPMTs
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    Schmidbauer scales up SPMT fleet

    2025-05-26T07:00:00Z

    German heavy lift and transport specialist Schmidbauer has been progressively expanding its equipment fleet and now has over 200 SPMT axle lines, with eyes for further expansion.

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    European road freight index slips as demand cools

    2025-05-20T12:34:00Z

    Contract and spot road freight rates in Europe both declined in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Upply x Ti x IRU index. Moreover, the industry continues to grapple with a severe driver shortage although there has been progress on harmonising licence regulations across the bloc.

  • Laso_Transportes_Wind Project
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    Laso completes multi-origin deliveries for Les Colladetes wind farm

    2025-05-20T07:00:00Z

    Laso Transportes has delivered components for eight wind turbines to the Les Colladetes wind farm site in Tarragona, Spain.

  • Homages paid to industry stalwarts
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    Homages paid to industry stalwarts

    2025-05-15T07:00:00Z

    The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has paid tribute to Gerhard Kaupert from Manitowoc and Martin Lottes from Tadano Faun, who are both set to retire this year. Meanwhile, Zuidnatie is celebrating Marc Van Aken, who has been working – and continues to work – in the port industry for 40 years.

  • UTF-8CombiMAX PA-X in action at Wiedemann (5)
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    CombiMAX PA-X debut for Wiedemann Transporte

    2025-05-12T07:00:00Z

    Germany’s Wiedemann Transporte has completed the maiden project for its CombiMAX PA-X semi-trailer from Faymonville: the transport of a 73-tonne drilling rig from a hydroelectric power station nestled nearby the River Lech.

  • AdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA
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    ESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults

    2025-05-08T07:00:00Z

    The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has released updated guidance to help its members minimise issues with AdBlue – also known as diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

  • ESTA re-elects president, releases LORM guide
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    ESTA re-elects president, releases LORM guide

    2025-04-22T11:39:00Z

    The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has re-elected Fabio Belli as president for a second three-year term and has released the lifting operation risk management (LORM) best practice guide.

  • Roundtable forum tackles sector safety
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    Roundtable forum tackles sector safety

    2025-04-21T07:00:00Z

    April 17 saw deugro Houston host its inaugural annual trucker safety forum.

  • TIR goes live in Iraq in breakthrough for Middle East trade and development
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    Iraq joins TIR transit system

    2025-04-01T12:07:00Z

    The global TIR transit system became fully operational in Iraq on April 1, 2025.

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    ESTA doubles down on proposed reforms

    2025-04-01T07:00:00Z

    The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has doubled down on its proposed reforms to ensure that they are pushed through. The association has also backed new rules to help increase young truck driver numbers.

  • ESTA german permit crisis
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    Germany amends rules on heavy transport following industry pressure

    2025-03-27T07:38:00Z

    New rules and regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport in Germany will come into force on July 1 following concerted pressure and criticism from hauliers and wider industry.

  • NTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
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    NTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse

    2025-03-26T10:02:00Z

    As part of the ongoing investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 states conduct a vulnerability assessment to ascertain the risk of bridge collapse from a vessel collision.

  • Miguel Florez de la Colina
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    ESTA policy officer addresses industry challenges as he gets to work

    2025-03-24T08:09:00Z

    Having joined the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) as policy officer this month, Miguel Florez de la Colina has shared his thoughts on the most pressing issues facing the industry.

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    EU heavy transport reforms being slowed by political uncertainty

    2025-02-19T10:12:00Z

    Reforms to EU abnormal load transport regulations are being slowed by political uncertainty in Germany and France, according to the European association for abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA).

  • Osprey Scheuelre spmt
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    ​Osprey boosts fleet with Scheuerle axles

    2025-02-11T08:00:00Z

    UK-headquartered transport engineering and rigging specialist Osprey has bolstered its trailer fleet with 88 new SPMTs.