Crane Hub Magazine
Crane Hub Magazine is the original flagship monthly digital publication from Crane Hub Global, delivering independent crane industry news and people-focused editorial across cranes, rigging, lifting equipment, heavy haul, and specialized transport. Designed for crane operators, riggers, fleet owners, OEMs, and industry decision-makers, the magazine covers workforce development, safety leadership, equipment innovation, and major crane projects shaping the global lifting industry.
As the original Crane Hub Magazine, this publication sets the editorial foundation for Crane Hub Global’s expanding portfolio of regional editions, specialty magazines, and industry guides.
What You’ll Find in Every Edition of Crane Hub Magazine
Each issue of Crane Hub Magazine delivers a mix of industry news, feature stories, and practical insight covering crane operations, rigging applications, heavy haul and transport projects, workforce development, safety initiatives, and emerging lifting technologies. Our editorial focuses on the people, projects, and progress driving the global crane industry forward.
As a digital-first publication, Crane Hub Magazine goes beyond traditional trade magazines by delivering independent reporting, people-driven storytelling, and global industry reach. Backed by the largest organic social media community in the crane industry, the magazine connects professionals with timely, relevant insight across every segment of the lifting market.
September 2026 Edition
Issue 9 Volume 2
As infrastructure investment, fleet development, new technology, workforce challenges, and landmark lifting projects continue to reshape the industry, the September 2026 edition of Crane Hub Magazine honors the people, equipment, projects, and purpose building a stronger future.
Published in remembrance of September 11, this issue also recognizes the strength, service, unity, and human spirit that continue to move our industry and our communities forward.
In this issue, you’ll find:
● Crane Industry News covering recent developments, fleet investments, equipment deliveries, major projects, and company activity across the crane and specialized transport industry.
● Of Steel and Spirit, our September cover story, exploring the people, projects, and purpose that build a stronger industry for today and generations to come.
● Built by America examining the infrastructure, people, and opportunities shaping a stronger tomorrow through real projects and the professionals bringing them to life.
● More Reach. More Capacity. More Intelligence. looking at the next generation of truck-mounted cranes and why progress should be measured by what these machines help people accomplish.
● Lift of the Month following Sautter Crane Rental as the company helps relocate a piece of September 11 history and preserve a memorial in Montgomery County.
● Project Spotlight exploring the I-395 Signature Bridge Project and the engineering, coordination, and heavy lifting behind a stronger, more connected Miami.
● Workforce Development examining how the industry can prepare today’s talent for tomorrow’s lifts while transferring knowledge, building opportunity, and developing the next generation.
● International News bringing together recent crane, lifting, heavy haul, and specialized transport developments from around the world.
A special thank you to our September contributors for continuing to share their knowledge, experience, and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota | Crane Hub Global Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery | Mental Health Awareness
🔹 Troy Clark | Safety Leadership and Industry Perspective
🔹 Jeremy Barth | Featured Contributor
This September, we remember the lives lost on September 11, their families, the first responders who answered the call, and everyone who continues to preserve their memory through service, strength, and unity.
As always, Crane Hub Magazine delivers independent news, industry insight, project coverage, and the stories of the people, equipment, and ideas moving the global lifting industry forward.
🌍 Global Reach. Local Impact. Industry Driven.
August 2026 Edition
Issue 8 Volume 2
As major lifting projects, fleet investment, infrastructure development, and new technology continue to transform the industry worldwide, the August 2026 edition of Crane Hub Magazine looks at the machines, companies, projects, and people driving that progress.
From heavy marine construction and extraordinary transport operations to fleet strategy, workforce development, safety, mental health, and one of Europe’s leading lifting exhibitions, this issue reflects an industry moving forward on every front.
In this issue, you'll find:
● Global Fleet Landscape exploring the fleets, strategies, equipment investments, and companies helping shape the future of heavy lifting worldwide.
● Crane Industry News covering major company developments, acquisitions, fleet expansion, new equipment, and investment from across the lifting and specialized transport industry.
● Project Lift of the Month featuring Mammoet’s extraordinary 10,000-tonne Commercial Street Bridge slide in Pittsburgh and the planning behind this major infrastructure operation.
● Project Spotlight following the complex operation to relocate Boston’s iconic CITGO sign and the lifting, transport, and coordination required to move a piece of the city’s history.
● International Roundup taking readers from major projects in South Korea and Australia to an extraordinary 3,700-tonne bridge transport through the streets of Hamburg, alongside lifting developments from around the world.
● Workforce Development examining “The Fleet Behind the Fleet,” the growing experience gap, and why transferring decades of practical knowledge to the next generation is becoming one of the industry’s most important challenges.
● Vertikal Days 2026 previewing the equipment, exhibitors, new products, live demonstrations, and industry networking heading to Newark Showground on September 9–10.
● Crane Hub Global Safety Angle with Jim Jota bringing practical safety perspective to the people and operations behind every successful lift.
● Mental Health Awareness with Leslee Montgomery concluding The Human Side of the Machine and examining the relationship between AI, digital mental-health tools, leadership, trust, and genuine human connection in the workplace.
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for continuing to share their experience and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota – Crane Hub Global Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery – Mental Health Awareness
🔹 Troy Clark – Industry Veteran
From the modernization of proven crane technology to remarkable projects in the field, this edition demonstrates that progress isn't measured only in tonnes, boom length, or lifting capacity. It is also measured by the knowledge shared, experience passed forward, and people who make every lift possible.
As always, Crane Hub Magazine delivers independent news, industry insight, project coverage, and the stories of the people, equipment, and ideas moving lifting forward worldwide.
🌍 Global Reach. Local Impact. Industry Driven.
July 2026 Edition
Issue 7 Volume 2
As landmark infrastructure projects continue to reshape skylines around the world, this edition explores the engineering, technology, market intelligence, and people driving the next generation of lifting.
From stadium construction and data centres to wind energy, shipbuilding, and digital transformation, this issue showcases the innovation defining today's crane, lifting, and specialized transport industries.
In this issue, you'll find:
● International Roundup featuring LEEA training initiatives, Moritsch Cranes' new investment partnership, Collett's first dual blade lifter convoy operation, and major tower crane projects across Europe.
● MarketWatch examining how Asian crane manufacturers are reshaping the North American crane market and influencing future fleet investment strategies.
● Engineering Spotlight featuring Barnhart Crane & Rigging's innovative solution for installing eight 226,000-pound overhead cranes inside a completed shipbuilding facility supporting U.S. Navy submarine production.
● Project Lift of the Month showcasing the Purple Project impressive structural steel erection at Six Flags
● Project Spotlight highlighting the Athletics Las Vegas Ballpark roof truss lifts and the engineering behind one of North America's most ambitious entertainment venues.
● Digital Construction exploring connected equipment, predictive maintenance, AI-assisted lift planning, digital twins, and the technologies transforming modern jobsites.
● Technology Focus examining how operational data, intelligent fleet management, and connected equipment are becoming competitive advantages across the heavy equipment industry.
● Mental Health Awareness with Leslee Montgomery exploring AI, digital wellbeing, ethical leadership, and protecting worker privacy in high-hazard workplaces.
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota – The Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery – Mental Health Awareness
As always, Crane Hub Magazine delivers independent news, expert analysis, and trusted industry insight powered by the voices shaping the future of lifting.
🌍 Global Reach. Local Impact. Industry Driven.
June 2026 Edition
Issue 6 Volume 2
As the industry continues to face growing energy demands, this issue focuses on cranes used to build wind farms and a mid year round up on work & equipment.
In this issue, you’ll find:
International Roundup covering Ainscough Crane Hire ’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and major industry milestones
● Executive Insights examining the trends North American crane fleets must prepare for in the second half of 2026
● Engineering Focus featuring Deep South Crane and Rigging, LLC ’s precision installation of a 1,500-ton solution in a challenging confined-space environment
● Equipment Spotlight: The Rise of Truck-Mounted Cranes in North America - 2026 Mid-Year Performance Review
● Buy or Rent? Exploring how fleet acquisition strategies are evolving in today’s market
● Where the Work Is: A look at the sectors driving crane demand across North America, including infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, and energy projects
● Project Spotlight featuring ALL Carolina Crane Rental supporting critical water infrastructure construction
● Event Spotlight featuring TII SCHEUERLE and Filippo Baldassari at Breakbulk Europe 2026 discussing the critical role of heavy transport in the global energy transition
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
As always, Crane Hub Magazine delivers unbiased news and trusted insight, powered by real voices from the field.
🌍 Global reach. Local impact. Powered by the industry’s largest social media community.
May 2026 Edition
Issue 5 Volume 2
As the industry continues to face growing workforce demands, this issue focuses on training, workforce development, and the next generation of talent shaping the future of the crane, lifting, and heavy transport sectors across North America and the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Crane Industry News: A roundup of recent news from the Crane & Specialized Transport Industry
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: Rough Terrain Cranes: Bigger, Smarter, More Versatile
▪️ Lift of the Month: OPC’s Darlington site is now home to the largest crawler crane in Canada - LR 12500-1.0
▪️ Insurance Spotlight: The Hidden Cost of Poor Training
▪️ Global Training Standards: How North American Crane Training Compares to APAC, LATAM & EU Standards
▪️ Company Spotlight: Pewag Group celebrates more than 500 years of tradition and innovation
▪️ Safety Angle: The Weakest Link is Under the Crane
▪️ Crane Simulators: From Classrooms to Jobsite
▪️ The Global Operator Shortage: Can Training Keep Up?
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
April 2026 Edition
Issue 4 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with focused coverage on safety culture, incident prevention, and the real-world lessons shaping the crane, lifting, and heavy transport industries across North America and the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Our Cover Story: Three Giants, One Goal, a defining project featuring Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes
▪️ Incident Analysis: What 2025’s biggest crane incidents taught the North American industry
▪️ Lift, Access & Telehandler Focus: Genie 360 redefining uptime through connected service
▪️ Under the Hook Spotlight: Pewag Loader
▪️ Lift of the Month: featuring Stevenson Crane
▪️ U.S. Infrastructure Momentum: key developments driving demand across the sector
▪️ Project Spotlight: All Crane stadium build in Mobile, Alabama
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: under-the-hook camera systems
▪️ Personal Feature: Manny Souza incident survivor pushing for better safety
▪️ Company Growth: Wilkerson Crane Rental’s continued expansion
▪️ International Roundup: UK initiative turning lifting careers into a card game
▪️ Heavy Haul Focus: TII Scheuerle training initiatives
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: James Hall Jr. of IUOE Local 49
▪️ Company Spotlight: Barnhart’s continued growth
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
March 2026 Edition
Issue 3 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with dynamic coverage of the crane, lifting, and heavy transport industries highlighting the innovations, companies, and professionals shaping the future of the industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and across the global lifting community.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ Your Ultimate CONEXPO Recap: featuring major highlights from Liebherr, Tadano, Manitowoc, Kobelco, SANY America, Lampson International, Empire Crane, Exact Crane & Equipment Corp, Maxim Crane Works, and Bigge Crane & Rigging
▪️ Our Cover Story: Liebherr Hands on the Future at CONEXPO
▪️ In-Depth Show Coverage: a deep dive into Tadano Pan America at the show
▪️ CONEXPO Exclusive: Overwatch
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: Liebherr LR 1400-1 SX
▪️ Market Insight: The rising influence of Chinese manufacturers XCMG & Zoomlion
▪️ Equipment Trend Report: Conexpo spotllights the growing demand for small lifting equipment
▪️ Heavy Haul & Transport Focus: innovations in specialized transport and logistics unveiled at CONEXPO
▪️ Product Spotlight: Vita Load Navigator
▪️ Technology Report: Digital and AI-powered tools unveiled across the show floor
▪️ Training & Workforce Development Feature: Featured programs and initiatives during conexpo shaping the next generation of skilled professionals
▪️ Women in Construction Week wrap up: highlighting the stories of Tiffany Eckard, Sarah Gould, and Sabrina Crow
▪️ CONEXPO Event Feature: a look inside the EmpowerHer Workshop
▪️ Personal Story: Jasmine “Jazzy” Peterson
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Chelsea Kay
▪️ Lift of the Month: executed by Deep South Crane & Rigging
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
February 2026 Edition
Issue 2 Volume 2
We’re continuing 2026 with bold, people-centered coverage of the crane and heavy transport industry built around the equipment, projects, and professionals pushing the industry forward every day.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ A CONEXPO-CON/AGG Mini Show Preview, as the industry gears up for the event
▪️ Our cover story spotlighting All-Terrain Cranes supporting major Wind Farm Projects
▪️ Equipment Spotlight: the latest innovations in the all-terrain crane market
▪️ Industry Spotlight: Heavy Haul & Specialized Logistics defining North America
▪️ Lift/Access/Telehandler Focus: advancements in Access Technology
▪️ Technology Report: the future of Remote Crane Operations
▪️ North America Focus: celebrating 80 years of Dawes Crane & Rigging, ALL Family of Companies
▪️ Personal Story: the inspiring sisters Karen Norheim & Stephanie Delibertis behind American Crane & Equipment Corporation
▪️ Veteran Workforce Development Feature: honoring the experience and leadership of those who’ve served, highlighting the work of the NCCCO Foundation & Train For The Crane
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Luke Quartaraco
▪️ Lift of the Month: Lifting Cartier, executed by North American Crane & Rigging LLC
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
January 2026 Edition
Issue 1 Volume 2
We’re kicking off 2026 with focused, people-centered coverage of the crane industrybuilt around the machines, projects, and gear that keep jobs moving safely, efficiently, and forward.
In this issue, you’ll find:
▪️ A tower-focused Liebherr Tower Cranes cover story
▪️ Profiles of the Top Ten Crane Companies in America
▪️ A clear breakdown of new U.S. and Canadian regulations operators need to know
▪️ A look at 2026 equipment launches and fleet procurement planning
▪️ Rigging and gear insights: what North American crews are buying and using most
▪️ Real-world perspectives on safety culture, sustainability, and operator wellness
▪️ Personal Story: Scott White, Liebherr Mobile and Crawler Cranes Game of Cranes Champion
▪️ Blue Collar Hero of the Month: Sarah Burns, Link-Belt Cranes
▪️ Lift of the Month: The iconic Rawlings Glove Statue, executed by Barnhart Crane & Rigging
▪️ And a back-cover moment you won’t forget Jason Panico of London Tower Cranes DJing on top of a London tower crane
A special thank you to our monthly contributors for sharing their expertise and perspective:
🔹 Jim Jota, Safety Angle
🔹 Leslee Montgomery, Mental Health Pulse
🔹 Blaine Bowen, The Crane Doctor
