Heavy Lifting news
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association is highlighting how its Military Transition Scheme is helping former armed forces personnel move into civilian careers across the lifting industry. One example is Jamie Morris, now…
TII Group is investing a high double-digit million euro amount in the comprehensive redevelopment of its Pfedelbach site in Germany, combining a new headquarters with a major renewal of its production…
Sarens completed the load-out of newly built floating dock sections weighing around 4,000 tonnes each at Szczecin Shipyard “Wulkan” in Poland, using 168 SPMT axle lines and six KAMAG K24ST…
Port of Melbourne handled its first critical minerals shipment through the upgraded Appleton Dock on 28 September, opening a new rail-to-ship export route as part of a wider infrastructure investment…
Denzai Bangladesh completed the heavy transport, lifting and installation scope for a new pool condenser at the KAFCO fertiliser plant in Chattogram, managing the equipment’s journey from its factory in…
Moroccan heavy lifting and exceptional transport specialist Somalev Cranes & Logistics will sponsor the ESTA 50th Anniversary Conference in Amsterdam on 23 October, bringing an African perspective to the organisation’s…
Boran Uzun has been appointed Group CEO of Hareket, effective 5 October 2026, as the heavy transport and lifting specialist prepares for its next phase of international growth. Uzun takes…
LGH Europe is completing its largest fleet investment programme to date, expanding into higher-capacity lifting, skidding, hydraulic and load-monitoring equipment for complex projects across energy, offshore, infrastructure and heavy industry.…
Five locomotives with a combined weight of 332.28 tonnes were transported from the Port of Abidjan to Abobo Sagbé as preparations advance for construction of Line 1 of the Abidjan…
United Heavy Lift transported four 355-tonne Integrated Template Structures from Gdańsk, Poland, to Norway aboard UHL Force, completing a tightly engineered heavy-lift operation involving limited deck space and challenging berth…
Kitchen’s Crane & Equipment is expanding its heavy lift and transport fleet with new acquisitions aimed at infrastructure, power, industrial and data centre projects across the US. Among the latest…
A 646-tonne reconstruction of the 17th-century sailing vessel Batavia was moved ashore at Lelystad, the Netherlands, using 56 Cometto SPMT axle lines, following ten months of engineering and preparation. The full-scale reconstruction of…
Combi Lift is establishing a new regional base in Johannesburg to expand its heavy transport and project logistics capabilities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The launch of Combi Lift Sub-Saharan Africa brings…
A 131-tonne shunt reactor reached National Grid’s Trawsfynydd Substation in North Wales following a carefully sequenced operation combining sea transport, a tidal beach landing, abnormal load movement and final skidding…
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hyster ReachStacker is entering operation at Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals (RST) as part of a five-year project exploring lower-emission solutions for heavy-duty port logistics. The Hyster RSJ46-33XDH/62…
A new CSOV Plus under construction for Marco Polo Marine will be equipped with more than 1 MWh of EST-Floattech Octopus High Energy battery capacity, following an order placed by…
A 2,200-tonne railway bridge span was moved into position in Budapest using 176 SPMT axle lines, allowing one of the city’s main road arteries to reopen after just a single…
Sarens Nass Middle East (SNME) and Greek wind installation specialist Anipsotiki have formed a strategic joint venture to target wind projects across the Middle East, securing their first contract with…
Palfinger has opened a new Sales & Service Hub in Madrid following an investment of around €20 million, strengthening its presence across Spain and Portugal. The 22,000 m² facility brings…
Modulift spreader beams and LMS load cells have been used by Safe Lifting Europe to complete a 660-tonne proof load test on the offshore wind installation vessel MPI Resolution in…
Italian heavy logistics specialist SIMI Trasporti has used an Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry and LH400 skidding system to install a 190-tonne refinery reactor and 95-tonne condenser at a site in…
Jan Kleijn will leave Mammoet on 1 February 2027 after 30 years with the company, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. Kleijn began his career with Mammoet in operations…
Sarens has strengthened its heavy transport operations in Australia, expanding its integrated overland transport and SPMT offering to meet growing demand from the country’s industrial, mining and infrastructure sectors. Australia…
Kässbohrer showcased ten vehicles across general cargo, intermodal, bulk, liquid and heavy haulage applications at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, including two new product launches. Among the highlights was the…
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