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Raimondi Middle East: Precision Maintenance Ensures Peak Crane Performance

Raimondi Cranes Middle East, with more than 200 tower cranes operating across the GCC, has implemented a rigorous monthly maintenance programme designed to maximise safety, reliability, and equipment longevity. “Our…

Construction

Raimondi Deploys 7 Cranes in Dubai

Raimondi Middle East has deployed seven MRT159 flat-top tower cranes to support the construction of one of Dubai’s most anticipated residential districts. Wael Hasan, General Manager of Raimondi Middle East,…

Cranes

ILC Emerges as Top Grove Crane Owner in Middle East

Integrated Logistics Company (ILC), one of Manitowoc’s key customers in the Middle East, has achieved a milestone year in crane acquisitions. In 2023, they procured 20 GMK4100L-2 cranes, making them…

Construction

Raimondi Middle East’s Six Cranes Shape Dubai Skyline

Raimondi Middle East has deployed six tower cranes, including the MRT234 model, at a renowned entertainment and retail district. Tasked with contributing to the construction of a large-scale mixed-use development…

Construction

Raimondi Middle East Deploys Eight Flat-Top Cranes for Aljada Megaproject in Sharjah

Raimondi Middle East has successfully deployed eight flat-top cranes for the rapidly growing Aljada megaproject in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, developed by Arada. These cranes were erected in April 2023…

Transport

Goldhofer’s STZ-VP 3 low loader semitrailer acquired by Senn AG

Senn AG, a company based in Oftringen, Switzerland, has recently acquired a new Goldhofer low loader semitrailer for its transport division. The heavy-duty 3-axle low loader is capable of carrying…

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AAL strengthens its footprint in the Middle East

AAL Shipping’s commercial footprint in the Middle East has grown significantly since opening its AAL Middle East representative office in Dubai in 2015. Operating at least one monthly scheduled multipurpose…

Maritimes

Echandia enters the offshore energy industry to decrease emissions in drilling operations

Swedish firm Echandia, a provider of energy storage solutions for maritime and offshore use, has received a first order for battery systems to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency on…

Cranes

Al Faris orders 27 cranes from Liebherr

The Al Faris Group of Companies, based in Dubai, received 24 mobile cranes from Liebherr last year. The new cranes, which have a lifting capacity ranging from 110 to 700…

Cranes

9-axle Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian company Bin Quraya has expanded its crane fleet with an LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane from Liebherr. Owner Awad Bin Quraya explains his company’s investment in the new nine-axle…

All Terrain Cranes

Biggest order in 15 years for Tadano’s Zweibrücken plant

Saudi industrial service provider Expertise has placed an order for 79 Tadano all terrain cranes. This is the biggest order in 15 years for the Zweibrücken plant and also the…

Africa

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…

Equipment

Continental tyres help turning Ain Dubai

Continental tyres have been chosen to help operate observation wheel Ain Dubai, by Dubai Holding, located on Dubai’s island destination, Bluewaters. Turning with the help of hydraulic motors, the 64…

Agreement

MYCRANE expands global network

The Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction sector, MYCRANE, has expanded its global network with new franchisees for United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Qatar.  The new…

Heavy lift

Al Faris deploys new Cometto SPMT fleet

One of the major players in heavy lifting and transportation in the Middle East region, the Al Faris Group, further expanded its heavy haulage fleet with the addition of 64…

Africa

Renault Trucks records positive business growth

Renault Trucks has recorded significant business growth in 2021, with a total of 51,460 vehicles invoiced (+25%). In Europe, Renault Trucks confirmed good results, with a 41% increase in invoicing…

Cranes

MYCRANE Selector tool goes live

Dubai-based MYCRANE has launched universally accessible crane selection tool available to the lifting industry at no cost. Live at www.my-crane.com, the independently-developed Selector tool allows users to quickly and easily…

Equipment

Mammoet and OFCO’s integrated transport solutions

Specialized knowledge can be very beneficial, particularly in large and complicated projects, since experts in various specialties can provide valuable services. However, this often involves contracting various independent suppliers, each…

Energy

First successful docking at Al Zour refinery

In January a first ship has berthed to the offshore loading platform of Al Zour refinery in Kuwait to deliver the products necessary for its start-up. This operation is the…

Construction

Mammoet and Aertssen Machinery Services support construction of Dubai’s next iconic landmark

Mammoet and  Aertssen Machinery Services teamed up to install design elements of the Infinity Bridge, Dubai’s next iconic landmark. Built by BESIX Construct LLC, a Middle Eastern subsidiary of a…

Energy

Blue Water opens two new offices in the Middle East

Active in the Middle East since the mid-80s, Blue Water is opening two additional offices in Iraq and Saudi Arabia. This is to underline and strengthen the objective of servicing…

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