Every MOVE IT story about France: lifts, moves, contracts, projects and people.

On the French Riviera, the Haliotis 2 has entered a key phase, with preparatory works underway on the seafront in Nice. Led by the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur and Eau d’Azur, the future water treatment and…

Wolffkran cranes were deployed for the major rehabilitation of the Barrage de Lavalette in the Haute-Loire, where extremely confined conditions and ongoing traffic create complex logistical demands. The project, led by Legendre Génie Civil, relies…

Latvian crane manufacturer JSC RIKON has completed a contract for MIP (Track Solution Group) in France, supplying a critical travel mechanism as part of its ongoing role as a specialist…

LGH has expanded its longstanding partnership with Ganterud into France, marking a significant milestone in the companies’ joint European growth strategy. France becomes the fifth country to benefit from this…

LGH, one of the world’s largest organisations dedicated exclusively to the rental of lifting and moving equipment, has opened its first dedicated location in France. The new facility, located in…

Long-standing Tadano partner Sotrama has taken delivery of France’s first Tadano AC 5.250L-2 all terrain crane, further strengthening its Tadano fleet and reaffirming a partnership built on trust and reliability.…

On Monday, September 29, at around 4:00 p.m., the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Berthe de Puybusque achieved its first breakthrough at Fondeyre Station, marking a significant milestone in the construction…

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…

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…

Kuehne+Nagel has marked a significant milestone in sustainable logistics by completing a cross-Channel freight transport using a fully electric truck. In collaboration with Renault Trucks and P&O Ferries, the logistics…

Jan Liebherr, President of the Administrative Board of Liebherr-International AG, was awarded the prestigious National Order of the Legion of Honour by French President Emmanuel Macron. The award, presented at…

Chapman Freeborn has launched a new operations base in France, marking another step in its European expansion. This follows a strategic cargo team restructure, a new general sales agent in…

Eiffage, through its subsidiary Eiffage Construction, has been awarded the design-build contract for the Institute of Biology and Pathology at Bordeaux University Hospital in Pessac. The €50.8 million contract, of…

Haropa Port has entrusted a Vinci Construction-led consortium (62% Vinci via subsidiary Terélian, 38% DEME) with building La Chatière, a crucial river link to Port 2000 in Le Havre. The…

DEME has reached a key milestone in its offshore wind farm project at Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier, successfully installing the 31st foundation and marking the halfway point of its XL-monopile…

France’s official Raimondi agent, GP Mat International, has bolstered its rental fleet with the acquisition of two new Raimondi T147 flat-top tower cranes, aligning with the company’s strategy to modernize…

France has launched its fifth offshore wind farm, situated between the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier, which will generate 1,900 GWh annually—enough electricity to power 800,000 homes. The wind farm features…

Brittany’s inaugural large-scale offshore wind farm has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the region’s renewable energy journey. The Saint-Brieuc wind farm, situated 16 km off the French…

France has designated nearly 250 hectares on Haropa Port land as “France 2030 Turnkey Sites” for new industrial activities. This initiative, announced in May 2023, aims to accelerate reindustrialization under…

After ten months of repairs, a refurbished lock gate at the Gambsheim Rhine lock in France, situated on Europe’s most crucial waterway, was successfully reinstalled last autumn. The intricate operation…

Sarens Technical Solutions & Engineering recently completed a challenging bridge installation project on the A11 highway in Nantes, France. Working for Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France and VINCI Autoroutes, the…
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