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NewsEuropean road freight index slips as demand cools
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.
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NewsLaso completes multi-origin deliveries for Les Colladetes wind farm
Laso Transportes has delivered components for eight wind turbines to the Les Colladetes wind farm site in Tarragona, Spain.
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NewsHomages paid to industry stalwarts
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.
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NewsCombiMAX PA-X debut for Wiedemann Transporte
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.
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NewsESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults
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).
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NewsESTA re-elects president, releases LORM guide
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.
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NewsRoundtable forum tackles sector safety
April 17 saw deugro Houston host its inaugural annual trucker safety forum.
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NewsIraq joins TIR transit system
The global TIR transit system became fully operational in Iraq on April 1, 2025.
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NewsESTA doubles down on proposed reforms
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.
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NewsGermany amends rules on heavy transport following industry pressure
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.
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NewsNTSB proposes reviews for 68 US bridges following Baltimore collapse
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.
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NewsESTA policy officer addresses industry challenges as he gets to work
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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NewsEU heavy transport reforms being slowed by political uncertainty
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).
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NewsOsprey boosts fleet with Scheuerle axles
UK-headquartered transport engineering and rigging specialist Osprey has bolstered its trailer fleet with 88 new SPMTs.
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NewsEuropean MHST operators’ licence takes step forwards
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) said that its plan to develop a transport operators’ licence for modular hydraulically suspended trailers (MHST), including SPMTs, has been given a further boost.
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NewsClimatic events increasingly hinder inland waterway operations
There are warning signs that severe climatic events are already impacting inland waterway operations, according to international freight and cargo handling insurer TT Club. These impacts are widely forecast to get worse in the future.
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NewsWEC Lines opens barge connection between Moerdijk and Duisburg
Effective February 3, WEC Lines will offer a barge connection between Moerdijk (Combined Cargo Terminals), the Netherlands, to Duisburg (Duisburg Gateway Terminal, DGT) in Germany.
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NewsHareket delivers 40 trams from Türkiye to Romania
Heavy lift and transport engineering firm Hareket has delivered 40 trams, weighing a combined 1,600 tonnes, from Türkiye to Romania.
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NewsJNC Logistics handles project for Chinese proton therapy centre
JNC Logistics has been busy handling and installing cargoes that will be used in the construction of a proton therapy centre in China.
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NewsAllelys carries out strand jack gantry lift at Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant
UK-headquartered Allelys has successfully transported and installed key equipment at the Lostock sustainable energy plant in Northwich.