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There is nothing routine about operating cranes at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. In June, the new Spitallamm Dam at Switzerland’s Grimsel Pass was officially inaugurated, marking the end…
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH has officially launched construction of its new customer centre and dispatch wing in the Ehingen-Berg industrial estate, marking the company’s largest industrial expansion in southern Germany. The…
The UK heavy lift sector is set for a major transformation as Fagioli, one of the global leaders in engineered heavy transport and lifting solutions, re-enters the British market through…
Hiab, a global provider of smart load-handling solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Forterra, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, to accelerate the development of autonomous trucking and load-handling…
Dutch crane hire company Gebri successfully deployed its new Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane on a complex residential project in Alphen aan den Rijn, completing a 48-apartment building in just seven…
For Auto Bissinger, loyalty to Tadano is more than just a slogan—it’s a fleet-wide reality. Every crane the company operates carries the Tadano name, including its latest addition, the versatile Tadano…
Engineered Rigging has announced the appointment of Connor Olivera to its engineering team. Olivera, a recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, joins…
The construction of a new potash storage facility at Westshore Terminals will soon enable the export of 4.5 million tons of potash annually, primarily for the production of food fertilizers. This…
An innovative lifting solution using an Enerpac gantry and turntable is enabling the rapid renewal of the historic Souverains railway viaduct in central Paris. The project, led by Bouygues Travaux…
LGH has once again strengthened its advanced rigging fleet with a substantial investment in high-performance multi-lug beams, designed to meet the growing demand for versatile, high-capacity lifting equipment. Also known as…
Mammoet has completed a major marshalling project for two of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms, Nordseecluster A in Germany and Thor in Denmark, helping streamline logistics and cut transcontinental voyages.…
DENZAI K.K. has announced a capital alliance with KOUNO Truck Corporation, one of Hyogo Prefecture’s leading heavy cargo transport companies. Under the agreement, DENZAI acquired 70 percent of KOUNO Truck’s…
Raimondi Cranes has signed a definitive agreement to acquire key lifting businesses from US-based Terex Corporation, in what is being described as one of the most significant deals in the…
AAL Shipping (AAL) has completed multiple complex cargo shipments for INEOS Project One, a USD 4 billion ethane cracker under development at the Port of Antwerp. Once operational in 2026,…
Multiservice Grúas has strengthened its fleet with the addition of two Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 cranes, marking the model’s debut on the Chilean market. The 300-tonne, 6-axle machines bring together advanced technology, high…
Indonesia’s automotive sector is poised for growth in 2025, with production forecast to surpass 1.3 million vehicles, up from 1.2 million in 2024, according to GAIKINDO, the national automotive association. The…
In late July, TSL Australia successfully completed the discharge of 12 oversized breakbulk units at Port Kembla. The cargo, shipped from Phu My, Vietnam on a part-charter vessel, measured a total of…
For the first time in its history, Tadano will showcase an exceptionally wide range of lifting solutions at the upcoming JDL Expo in Beaune, France, from September 17–19. Building on…
At the birthplace in Ehingen, Liebherr cranes carried out major assembly hall upgrades this August, supported by the Schmidbauer Group. An LTC 1045-3.1 compact crane arrived from Schmidbauer’s Memmingen branch, while Rieger…
In a major infrastructure feat, Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH, EISELE GmbH, and Thömen Spedition GmbH & Co. KG have successfully installed nine new steel railway bridges at Ferdinandstor in Hamburg. Each…
Mammoet has successfully completed the relocation of the historic Kiruna Church, moving the 713-tonne wooden structure in one piece to its new location in Kiruna’s city center. The two-day operation…
Manitowoc, in partnership with long-standing Potain dealer NFT, has completed a multi-day safety campaign across major construction sites in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, engaging more than 450…
RIKON, an European manufacturer of heavy lifting equipment based in Riga, has been recognized by the Latvian State Revenue Service with inclusion in its prestigious A-category rating group. This distinction highlights…
Ready to reach new heights?JDL Expo 2025 – September 17, 18, and 19, 2025 at Beaune, France The JDL EXPO 2025 is poised to be a major event in the…
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