All Overland articles – Page 3
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NewsRhenus partners with Enercon for specialised barge
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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NewsUpdated NPCC guidance on the policing of abnormal loads in the UK
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.
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NewsOregon becomes 21st US state to implement ProMiles
The Oregon Department of Transport (ODOT) has launched a web-based over-dimensional permitting system in cooperation with ProMiles Software Development Corporation.
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NewsDAKO delivers in Libya
DAKO Worldwide Transport has delivered a 317-tonne gas turbine, along with associated components, from Hamburg, Germany, to the Sarir power station in Libya.
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NewsSchmidbauer scales up SPMT fleet
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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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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NewsRhenus signs MoU with IWAI
Rhenus Group has put pen to paper on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), meaning that the global logistics service provider will operate barge services in several of the country’s national waterways.
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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.