Three men were killed and two others injured when elevated formwork failed during a jump operation at the Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning at the Bechtel-led project for ConocoPhillips and Sempra Infrastructure. Workers fell approximately 20 metres. OSHA has launched an investigation and all site work has been stopped.

A crane collapsed from the 22nd floor of a high-rise construction site in eastern China during dismantling operations, narrowly missing a worker on the ground. The incident, which resulted in minor injuries and no fatalities, is under investigation by authorities examining dismantling procedures, mechanical integrity, and regulatory compliance. The near-miss highlights safety risks during crane disassembly in dense urban environments.

Raising the Standard: Celebrating World Safety Day in the Crane Industry

Crane Hub Global details its transition from its UK origins to a US-based global platform, outlining leadership changes, brand evolution, and its renewed focus on technology, partnerships, and industry-driven content.

Mammoet has announced it will implement HVO fuel across operations in the Netherlands, the UK and Canada from Q2 2025, supporting significant reductions in lifecycle carbon emissions across its heavy lift and transport fleet.

AUTOVICTOR ORDERS TADANO AC 6.300-1 AT BAUMA 2025

The global SPMT market continues to grow as infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial projects drive demand for advanced heavy transport solutions.

LTM 1300-6.3 mobile crane from Liebherr boosts Spallek fleet

Tariff Turbulence: How Global Trade Policies Are Shaping the Crane Industry in 2025

Maxim Crane Works has acquired the tower crane assets of Sims Crane & Equipment, expanding its Potain tower crane fleet and strengthening its presence in Florida.

CPA launches digital crane inspection check books, replacing paper records with QR-coded electronic inspection forms.

Two men were injured, one seriously, after a tower crane broke in two at a shipyard in Maasbracht, Limburg, in the Netherlands. The incident occurred at the Tinnemans Shipbuilding yard. One worker was rescued from the tower using a fire service platform. Early indications suggest a possible failure at a tower connection. Authorities are investigating.

More safety on the road: Liebherr wins ESTA Award in the Safety category

Tower crane operator Sammy Cossairt shares her journey working more than 380 feet above the ground, prioritizing safety, pushing past fear, and building lasting landmarks with Maxim Crane. From multiple Tradeswoman of the Year nominations to encouraging more women into construction, Sammy’s story highlights grit, confidence, and pride in the work that shapes skylines.

Lifting Atlantic Canada’s Energy Future: A.W. Leil Acquires Mega Crane

At Bauma 2025, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH presents a comprehensive digital ecosystem for mobile and crawler cranes, featuring updates to Crane Finder, expanded Crane Planner 2.0 capabilities, real-time fleet telemetry, digital service documentation, and immersive 4D crane operator training through simulation.

Katie Kelleher’s path into the crane and lifting industry was anything but traditional. After spending more than a decade in sales, she took a leap into construction, becoming the first woman to complete the Lifting Technician apprenticeship with Select. From operating cranes on major London infrastructure projects to becoming a leading voice for safety, mental health, and inclusion, Katie’s story highlights the power of visibility, resilience, and cultural change within the

Liebherr has announced its international “Game of Cranes” competition, inviting mobile crane operators worldwide to compete across safety, dexterity, and technical knowledge, with finalists heading to Ehingen, Germany, in November 2025.

Two spider cranes fell approximately 40–50 metres during a rooftop lifting operation on Ninth Avenue in New York City on August 1. A Unic URW-596 spider crane positioned on the roof of a 12-storey building was lifting a second spider crane when it reportedly slipped over the edge, causing both machines to fall onto first-floor scaffolding. No injuries were reported. Authorities are expected to investigate.

Tadano has unveiled the CC 78.1250-1, a next-generation 1,375-US-ton lattice boom crawler crane that builds on the CC 68.1250-1 with improved performance, safety systems, transport efficiency, and sustainability features for heavy lift and wind energy projects.