The Hub of the Crane Industry.
People Focused. Equipment Centered. Industry Driven.
Crane Hub Global (CHG) is a connected global ecosystem for the crane, lifting, rigging, heavy haul and specialized transport industry. Our 100% digital industry publications and global digital media network work alongside unbiased crane industry news and content, the CHG International Directory, CHG Global Marketplace, Manufacturer Intelligence, Jobs Hub, professional communities and the CHG Platform Workspace. Together they connect the people, companies, equipment, stories and knowledge behind the work.
Your Industry. Your Network. Your HUB.
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One industry. Many connections. One global hub.
The global crane, lifting, rigging and specialized transport industry doesn't operate in isolation. Every lift, project and equipment movement brings together skilled professionals, crane manufacturers, rental fleets, equipment suppliers, specialist service providers and shared industry expertise. Crane Hub Global (CHG) reflects how this industry works, connecting companies, people, equipment and opportunities through a unified digital ecosystem. From global industry news and manufacturer intelligence to equipment discovery, professional networking and business development, CHG brings the industry's essential connections together in one hub.
Crane Hub Global brings the people, equipment, businesses and intelligence of the global crane, lifting, rigging and specialized transport industry together through one connected digital ecosystem. Our 100% digital publications and independent industry news inform the market, while the CHG International Directory, CHG Global Marketplace and Manufacturer Intelligence connect companies with equipment, suppliers, services and opportunities worldwide. Through professional networking, industry communities and integrated business resources, CHG creates meaningful connections that support industry engagement, equipment discovery and business growth across the global lifting sector.
One hub. An entire industry connected.
People Focused
The experience, expertise and relationships behind every lift.
People are at the heart of the global lifting industry. CHG recognizes the crane operators, riggers, engineers, lift planners, technicians, fleet professionals and industry leaders whose knowledge and dedication make complex lifting operations possible. Through industry storytelling, professional networking, career opportunities and community engagement, we connect the people who move our industry forward.
Equipment Centered
Connecting the machines, manufacturers and technology that move the world.
From all terrain and crawler cranes to tower cranes, rough terrain cranes, heavy lifting equipment, rigging systems and specialized transport solutions, equipment is central to everything we cover. CHG connects manufacturers, rental fleets, equipment owners, buyers and suppliers through the CHG Global Marketplace, manufacturer intelligence, equipment discovery and industry reporting, making it easier to explore the machinery and innovation shaping lifting operations worldwide.
Industry Driven
Built around the businesses, projects and opportunities shaping our industry.
The global lifting industry extends far beyond the equipment itself. Crane rental companies, engineering firms, heavy haul operators, rigging specialists, service providers, equipment dealers and manufacturers all contribute to a complex international supply chain. Through the CHG International Directory, industry intelligence and global business visibility, we help connect these companies with the people, services and opportunities that support their growth.
The CHG Ecosystem
Bringing together Crane Industry News, Global Equipment Marketplace, Digital Media, Professional Networking and Business Intelligence in one connected global platform.
Crane Hub Origin Story
Crane Hub was born during a moment of pause the industry had never experienced before.
In early October 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crane Hub’s founder found himself temporarily off-hired from a project in Spain and back at home. Like many in the industry, evenings were spent browsing traditional crane publications and watching specialist YouTube content most notably aviation-focused channels such as Plane Hub TV. It was during one of those evenings, on 5 October 2020, that a simple idea emerged:
Why doesn’t the crane industry have a modern, digital-first platform that celebrates the work, the equipment, and the people without the limitations of traditional print?
Crane Hub launched that same night on Instagram, originally as a place to share striking crane photography, industry moments, and light-hearted crane-related content. The response was immediate. The combination of strong visual storytelling, a distinctive logo, and content that felt authentic to the industry resonated quickly.
As the audience grew, Crane Hub expanded onto LinkedIn, where growth accelerated even faster. Major industry brands began to take notice, recognizing the platform’s ability to deliver visibility, engagement, and content that spoke directly to professionals on site and in leadership roles.
What became clear was that the crane industry wasn’t lacking stories, it was lacking modern storytelling.
Inspired by the work of forward-thinking industry publishers and creators, Crane Hub recognized that traditional, print-led models had failed to evolve. The era of the physical-only magazine was ending, and a new digital-first approach to crane industry media was emerging.
By 2025, Crane Hub had become a recognized name across the global crane, lifting, and specialized transport industry, supported by a highly engaged international audience. Yet growth alone was not the goal. The ambition was always bigger to deliver deeper news, stronger content, and a platform that truly served the crane industry.
That next evolution came through CraneLife.
Through a strategic partnership with an experienced marketing team that shared the same passion for the lifting industry, Crane Hub aligned with professionals who believed in the same mission: to modernize how the crane industry tells its stories, shares its news, and connects globally. This collaboration transformed Crane Hub from a fast-growing content platform into a global industry hub combining media, community, marketplace, and connection under one trusted name.
Today, Crane Hub Global continues to grow as a connected digital ecosystem built around the people, equipment and opportunities of the global lifting industry. What began as a passion for sharing crane content has evolved into a platform designed to inform, connect and support the industry worldwide. And we're only getting started.
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