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Next generation monopiles moved using time and cost-effective new tech
Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopiles for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier winds further out to sea, but as these foundations grow, they are becoming increasingly challenging to lift and transport. As an e


Overview of International Lifting and Hoisting related Standards
Cranes for You firmly believes that strict compliance with legislation, industry standards, and best-practice guidelines is the first — and most essential — step toward achieving Goal Zero in all lifting, hoisting, rigging, and specialised transport operations. By deeply understanding and consistently applying these requirements, organisations significantly reduce operational risk and build a solid foundation for safe and efficient heavy-lifting activities. Core Lifting & Hoi


Hyster upgrades three-wheel stand forklifts for demanding unloading and put-away applications
Hyster announces its redesigned three-wheel stand-up forklift, with significant updates focused on improving the operator experience and boosting productivity in critical unloading and dock-to-stock workflows in manufacturing operations. Key design elements and scalable options equip operators to keep up with high productivity demands, including high-performance hydraulics that provide best-in-class lift speed, a fully suspended floor that reduces shock and vibration transmit


Cut costs and keep moving - the case for truck-mounted cranes
As industries search for ways to reduce operating costs, lower emissions and streamline project timelines, truck-mounted cranes stand out as one of the most efficient lifting solutions available today. Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, says unlike traditional crawler or tower cranes, truck-mounted units combine transport and lifting into a single unit, offering unmatched versatility and tangible financial and environmental benefi


Rental uptake soars as operations choose flexible heavy equipment solutions
Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, reports that 95% of its business over the past 12 months emanated from equipment rentals, highlighting a strong industry trend toward flexible, capital-efficient alternatives to owning heavy lifting machinery. The growth of heavy equipment rental is no coincidence. Behind it is a mix of financial efficiency, operational flexibility, technological access and maintenance support that purchasing simply cannot match. Heavy Lift National P


Seaboard Marine invests in electric LHM 550s for U.S. trade hubs
Seaboard Marine’s decision for three LHM 550 reflects a commitment to scalable infrastructure and energy‑efficient solutions, leveraging Liebherr’s modular crane design and full‑service support to optimise performance in high‑volume environments. Driving efficiency across two critical U.S. gateways for trade within the Americas. The three Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes in high-rise configuration will be deployed across Seaboard Marine’s private terminals at PortMiami


The future of the forklift: diesel or electric?
Electrification is reshaping the intralogistics landscape. In 2024, electrically powered industrial trucks captured 70% of the market — a figure that highlights how sustainability goals, evolving regulations and advances in battery technology are driving change. Yet for many demanding operations, diesel remains indispensable. This feature explores how logistics professionals can identify the most efficient, cost-effective and future-ready drive concept for their fleet. THE IN


60 day reduction in Kriel Unit 6 outage earns Steinmüller Africa Eskom innovation award
Steinmüller Africa’s crane-free rigging solution shortened the Kriel Unit 6 outage by 60 days, earning the company’s site team the 2025 Eskom Kriel Managers Award for Innovation. Following a fire incident at Unit 6 in 2024, both the turbine hall roof and overhead crane cables required repair. The roof work demanded a full-height scaffold assembly from floor level to 31 metres, which physically obstructed crane access. The solution eliminated a critical bottleneck during the u


Combilift’s COMBi-SPI Secures R&D Innovation of the Year at 2025 Plant & Civil Engineer Awards
Combilift, a global leader in material handling solutions, has been named joint winner of the R&D Innovation of the Year Award at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards for the groundbreaking Combi-SPI (Self-Propelled Inloader). This recognition underscores Combilift’s ongoing commitment to innovation, highlighting its development of a custom-engineered solution for transporting heavy, oversized, and fragile loads—particularly within the concrete industry. Renowned for its custome


DP World Constanța expands capabilities with electric Liebherr mobile harbour cranes
This delivery introduces multi‑purpose lifting capability that unites container, bulk and heavy‑lift handling in one platform, giving the terminal the flexibility to develop new cargo streams while maintaining high efficiency and safety through Liebherr’s control systems and site‑specific structural adaptations. From electric drive to heavy-lift precision, Black Sea logistics hub enters a new chapter in port operations. The two LHM 600 cranes supplied by Liebherr are configur


New Potain MCT 105 topless tower crane in the spotlight at EXCON 2025
Manitowoc made a commanding impression at EXCON 2025 with the unveiling of the Potain MCT 105, the newest topless tower crane in its lineup. Drawing widespread attention from contractors, industry experts, and media, the launch underscored Manitowoc’s ongoing commitment to innovation and efficiency in lifting technology. Manufactured at Manitowoc’s facility in Pune, India, the MCT 105 H5 builds on the proven design and erection principles of the MCT 85. It delivers greater re


Schares deploys Enerpac JS-250 for railway bridges installation
The speed and convenience of Enerpac jack-up technology for bridge projects was demonstrated recently by German heavy lift company, Autokrane Schares GmbH, during the installation of two 1,000 tonnes railway bridges. Autokrane Schares was responsible for removing and replacing the old steel railway bridge over Kaiserstrasse in Herten. The bridge carries the double-track line between Gelsenkirchen Buer-Nord station and the Blumenthal junction, an important east-west connection
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