Crane & Transport Briefing

15/12/2025

When deadlines loom, paperwork still matters ⏱️

Skipping start and end signatures can expose crane and rental businesses to disputes, liability and safety risks. A simple sign off keeps everyone aligned from day one.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.cranebriefing.com/8094943.article?utm_source=social&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=content_studio_rapidworks

When time is of the essence, foregoing the start/end paperwork might seem like a good idea. There are many reasons why you should resist the temptation…

11/12/2025

ACE and Sanghvi Movers support “Make in India” vision
https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/ace-and-sanghvi-movers-support-make-in-india-vision/8109640.article

Memorandum of understanding to reduce dependence on imported cranes

09/12/2025

Tower crane fire in New York was a result of hydraulic hose failure, according to a new report

https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/tower-crane-fire-caused-by-hose-failure-report-finds/8109444.article

New report’s findings pinpoint cause of 2023 New York tower crane fire

03/12/2025

Ok, so the ICm20 crane manufacturer ranking in 2025 is down on last year but by less than might be expected. See the full story: https://www.cranebriefing.com/8105612.article

A decline in 2025 but perhaps smaller than might have been expected

02/12/2025

The world’s best mobile crane operator

Game of Cranes is a global search to award the title of world's best mobile crane operator. See more about the contest and the winners: https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/the-worlds-best-mobile-crane-operator/8105570.article

Global Game of Cranes crane operator challenge winner announced

01/12/2025

ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026 call for entries

Start working on your entries for the annual lifting and transport ESTA awards contest

https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/esta-awards-call-for-entries-2026/8105424.article

Enter now for the 2026 crane and transport ESTA Awards of Excellence

26/11/2025

Hiab to acquire ING Cranes

https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/hiab-to-acquire-ing-cranes-in-brazil/8095294.article

Truck mounted loader crane makers get together in Brazil

25/11/2025

New crane hoist rope aims to fix a pain point

Traditional rope types have been approaching their limits, especially in applications involving repetitive cycles and multilayer spooling. Crane manufacturer Tadano found a solution in Germany.

https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/hoist-rope-innovation-to-fix-a-pain-point/8094946.article

Enhancing lifting precision and performance with hoist rope innovation

17/11/2025

We’re proud to welcome Conductix-Wampfler as a BRONZE SPONSOR of the World Crane & Transport Summit!

📍 Join us in Dublin, Ireland
🗓 18 & 19 November 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top-tier companies like Conductix-Wampfler, gain strategic insights, and expand your global network.

🔗 Find out why you won't want to miss it: https://khl-wcts.com

13/11/2025

Imports of Chinese mobile cranes labelled “manifestly unfair”

European crane manufacturers have lodged a complaint with the European Commission about mobile cranes imported into the EU from China.

https://www.cranebriefing.com/8094351.article

Trade investigation call by VDMA and European crane manufacturers

12/11/2025

A good day at Emerson Crane Hire's new headquarters in the UK learning from MDM Lifting Solutions about their below the hook lifting equipment from Bomecon in the Netherlands and Vita Industrial from the USA. Pictured is Mel Morrison, MDM managing director.

10/11/2025

New managing director appointed at Allelys in the UK

https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/new-md-at-allelys/8094166.article

Two top changes at leading UK specialized transport contractor