Heavy lift news
Enerpac’s SyncHoist lifting technology has played a key role in the final assembly of the ITER central solenoid, the world’s largest pulsed superconducting electromagnet, at the fusion research facility in…
Somalev is nearing completion of two major solid sulfur storage hall projects for OCP in Morocco, delivering complex heavy lifting operations simultaneously at the M’Zinda and Safi sites in partnership…
The JSI Alliance has completed a major heavy lifting project in India for Afcons Infrastructure Limited, supporting the construction of a new liquid cargo berth for Gujarat Chemical Port Ltd.…
YOKE Industrial Corp. is helping the lifting industry prepare for the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation by introducing Digital Product Passports ahead of the new requirements expected to…
Mammoet has successfully deployed two new heavy lifting innovations during the Baltic Power offshore wind project, improving the safety and efficiency of handling next-generation XXL monopile foundations. The new technologies…
Enerpac has introduced the new TJP308 Remote Operated Hydraulic Toe Jack, a high-capacity lifting solution designed for machinery movers and heavy equipment installation specialists working in space-constrained industrial environments. The…
Columbus McKinnon has announced its participation in Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026, marking the company’s first involvement in the international safety initiative since combining with Kito Crosby, a long-time…
Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) and Sheffield Forgemasters will bring together lifting industry professionals on 8 July for a special event focused on compliance, asset management and the growing…
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting completed surveys from stakeholders involved in procurement decision-making, as a new white paper takes shape ahead of publication on Global Lifting Awareness…
Engineered Rigging has expanded its partnership with Foxtrot Industriel, adding four new robotic dolly models to its offering as demand grows for specialized equipment capable of moving heavy machinery inside…
LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) is rolling out a new form of assessment called Proficiency Testing. The optional proficiency test, which is conducted in a practical environment, offers a modern,…
DENZAI Bangladesh Ltd. has secured a contract from Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) to provide heavy haulage, erection and installation services for a new 201-tonne pool condenser at the company’s…
Jumbo has signed a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of two new heavy lift transportation vessels, marking the launch of the company’s new L-Class fleet designed to…
Hutchinson Engineering has reported significant operational benefits following its transition to a standardised fleet of JLG powered access equipment supplied by Access Platform Sales. The move forms part of a long-standing partnership…
Alimak Group AB has signed an agreement to acquire Australian elevator specialist Fuji Lifts as part of its continued expansion within the industrial lifting and access market. Based in Melbourne, Fuji Lifts specialises…
As the lifting industry prepares for Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association is reinforcing a key industry message that lifting equipment procurement should never be based on price alone.…
Mammoet has secured the heavy lifting contract from Saipem for the construction of the Beccs Stockholm carbon capture project in Sweden, marking another major step forward for large scale decarbonization infrastructure in Europe.…
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging has received two major industry awards from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation as the company celebrates 30 years in business. The company secured…
SIMI has completed the installation of a 324-ton steam generator at a power plant in Northern Italy using a strand jack lifting solution from Enerpac. Faced with a constrained layout and no…
Sarens is approaching the final phase of its work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), supporting one of the largest offshore wind developments in the United States. Since operations began in 2023…
WireCo is highlighting the role of vibration and shock transfer in accelerating structural fatigue in mining equipment, with its UNION Gladiator synthetic pendants designed to reduce these forces. As mining operations…
Mammoet optimised two major decommissioning projects by integrating the load-in operations of the Heather Alpha and Eider Alpha topsides, reducing time and improving efficiency. Working alongside Allseas, Mammoet managed the skidding of…
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday 2 July 2026. This year’s theme is: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created…
Wagenborg has reached a key milestone in the Brunsbüttel lock gate project, successfully positioning two massive lock gates in the Eemshaven basin for testing. The gates were previously transported from Emden…
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