AdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA

ESTA releases guidance to reduce dangers from AdBlue faults

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00By

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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MSI slips as uncertainty stirs multipurpose market

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00

The 17th edition of One World’s Market Sentiment Index (MSI) reveals another dip in industry confidence, falling to 53.3 amid tariff turmoil, transpacific trade contraction, and energy project setbacks. Yet with most multipurpose tonnage still fully employed, some see a sector better positioned to endure volatility than in years past.

BrestPort and SFPC formalise strategic partnership

BrestPort and SFPC formalise strategic partnership

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00By

France’s BrestPort and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) have formalised a strategic partnership, underpinned by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

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Mammoet begins replacing 19 crane girder beams at oxygen steel plant

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00By

Mammoet has begun replacing 19 crane girder beams as part of the modernisation of central production units at a thyssenkrupp Steel oxygen steel plant in Duisburg, Germany.

LTM 1650-8.1 becomes RT trans’ largest crane

LTM 1650-8.1 becomes RT trans’ largest crane

2025-05-08T07:00:00+01:00By

Serbian crane and heavy haulage company RT trans has added a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane to its roster, becoming the largest crane in the company’s fleet.

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Denzai establishes Ukrainian operation

2025-05-07T10:10:00+01:00By Sophie Barnes

Japanese heavy lifting and transport specialist Denzai has set its sights on the Ukrainian market with the establishment of an office in Kyiv and a partnership with heavy lift provider Crane Ukraine to support the construction of wind farms in the country.

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Deadline approaching for the Heavy Lift Awards 2025

2025-05-07T10:00:00+01:00

The Heavy Lift Awards 2025 entry deadline is fast approaching, with just over two weeks remaining to start and submit your entries. Don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the industry’s best.

PSA BDP acquires majority stake in ED Forwarding

PSA BDP acquires majority stake in ED Forwarding

2025-05-07T09:00:00+01:00By

USA-based PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in ED Forwarding, a Mexico-based logistics services provider.

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Wallem brings project cargoes and carriers together

2025-05-07T09:00:00+01:00By Dickson Chin

In the highly competitive breakbulk cargo sector, Wallem Ship Agency continues to benefit from its ability to serve clients with specific needs and niche market requirements. With a focus Southeast Asia, the ship management group is quietly optimistic, writes Dickson Chin, managing director at Wallem Ship Agency.

WireCo launches Durascend

WireCo launches Durascend

2025-05-07T09:00:00+01:00By

Wire and synthetic rope specialist WireCo has launched Durascend, one of its latest rotation-resistant compacted ropes.

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