Heavy lift – Move it magazine

17th June 202217th June 2022

New record achieved by Hareket

Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation has completed the load-out operation of a 10.350 tons ship named "De Transporter" from the floating dock at Tersan Yalova Shipyard breaking its own record for the heaviest single load transportation which was set in 2020. The 180 meter long, 27 meter wide ship was moved 500 meters from …

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1st June 20221st June 2022

Incremental launch method deployed to construct Kentucky’s tallest bridge

Bush and Burchett Inc. was contracted to built the Pond Creek Bridge on US460 in Pike County, Kentucky, the tallest bridge in the Bluegrass State and one of the tallest traffic bridges in the country. The rugged terrain of the project site and the bridge’s height of 324 feet created unique challenges for the construction …

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30th May 202230th May 2022

Enerpac presents new lifting and moving systems

Over 170 companies attended the ‘Experience Days’ at Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology at Hengelo, The Netherlands. Highlights of the event included the first opportunity to see new ML40 Mini-Lift Gantry, E-Mover Load Skate system, and JS-Series Jack-ups and SCJ-Series cube-jacks and SL telescopic hydraulic gantries ‘in action’ together with the first European showing of Enerpac’s …

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23rd May 202223rd May 2022

Increased demand for custom made frames

Modulift have been in high demand for custom made frames across Europe and the UK over the last few months, particularly in the Modular Buildings market. As the Government deals with the UK’s housing crisis and with many places in Europe taking the Scandinavian approach and welcoming all things modular, Modulift have seen an increase …

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17th May 202217th May 2022

Two additional F900 newbuildings for UHL

United Heavy Lift has added two Eco-Lifter newbuildings to its fleet. This commitment goes hand in hand with UHL’s newly developed long-term ESG strategy: “One of our goals is to reduce emissions from our own operations and help our clients achieve their decarbonization goals. Sustainability is an integral part of how UHL operates. Key to …

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13th May 202213th May 2022

Fagioli expands fleet with new Liebherr

Italian lifting and heavy transport company Fagioli has added a new LTM 1110-5.1 from Liebherr in Ehingen to its large fleet of cranes. One of the main applications of the new crane will be loading work related to heavy transport. The LTM 1110-5.1 has powerful lifting capacities with a 60-metre telescopic boom. Besides this, the …

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5th May 20225th May 2022

Enerpac Synchronous Lifting Pump and HTC Cylinders support the build of a new JSS

The team at the Vancouver-based Seaspan shipyard has used an Enerpac EVO Synchronous Lifting Pump and 12 High Tonnage Hydraulic Lifting Cylinders, supplied by local Enerpac distributor Hyseco, to support the build of a new Joint Support Ship. The JSS vessels will provide an important supporting function to the Royal Canadian Navy by providing marine …

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21st April 202221st April 2022

Engineered Rigging appoints new Director of Projects

Engineered Rigging has appointed Nick Darlage as director of projects based at the company’s facility in Valparaiso, Ind., where he coordinates internal and external resources throughout the project life cycle — from concept to completion. Prior to joining Engineered Rigging, he served in numerous project management and engineering positions, including operations manager for Diamond Waterjet …

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11th April 202211th April 2022

40t tree heads up to new destination

A 70 years old chestnut tree at Alphen can den Rijn in the Netherlands had to be moved to make room for 60 new residential units. Kraanbedrijf Nederhoff b.v. Sjoerd Nederhoff has used the Faymonville ModulMAX to be able to transport this 40t tree. Considerable finesse was required from the crane driver when lifting it …

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11th April 202211th April 2022

Largest Potain topless crane for Asia-Pacific and Emerging markets

Manitowoc has launched largest topless crane, the Potain MCT 805, for key Asia-Pacific and Emerging markets. Manufactured at at Manitowoc’s Zhangjiagang, China factory, the new model, which is similar to the MDT 809, is available in 32 t and 40 t capacity configurations, with an 80 m jib and a height under hook of 84 …

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