A worker died following a crane maintenance accident on May 27, 2025, at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard in South Korea. The incident occurred during repair work on a monorail crane and involved a secondary subcontractor. Authorities are investigating whether the case qualifies as a “serious disaster” under South Korea’s Serious Accident Punishment Act, highlighting contractor oversight and crane maintenance safety risks.

Schwarze goes green: new LTM 1150-5.3 from Liebherr runs on HVO

NCSG Crane & Rigging has rebranded as Barnhart, integrating its Canadian operations into Barnhart’s 70-branch North American network.

Mammoet has transported and installed three large bridge sections for the Portal North Bridge project in the New York metropolitan area, supporting a major rail infrastructure upgrade between New Jersey and New York City.

Mammoet and Bata Industrials have expanded their long-standing collaboration with the launch of the Sling safety shoe, combining advanced protection, comfort, and design following extensive real-world testing by professionals.

Graham Rahal’s No. 15 Honda features a special livery celebrating JJ Curran Crane’s 75th anniversary and Fleet Cost & Care’s decade-long partnership with RLL.

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is proud to announce the return of Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 on Thursday 12th June 2025, with the theme “Lifting Careers, Building Futures.”

Böcker has broken ground on a new renewable-powered service centre in Eschbronn, expanding its crane service, training and rental capabilities in southwest Germany.

Hack Schwerlastservice GmbH takes delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane, adding 700-tonne lifting capacity to its fleet. The compact eight-axle crane proves its strength on its first job dismantling a historic steel bridge in Germany.

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of construction and logistics, Tadano—a global leader in crane manufacturing—is pushing the envelope with its innovative AI assistant, heyTadano.

Three workers were killed after a man basket detached from a tower crane and fell 70 metres at the Neckertal Bridge construction site near Horb am Neckar, Germany. The incident occurred on Tuesday and involved a suspected wire rope failure. Authorities confirmed the basket was not overloaded and that safety requirements were reportedly followed. Police and prosecutors have launched a full investigation with support from a technical expert.

A 27-year-old subcontractor employee was killed at Hyundai’s car and EV battery plant near Savannah, Georgia, when a load being lifted during truck loading operations fell and struck him. The incident reportedly involved a telehandler, though this has not yet been independently confirmed. The fatality is the third death at the site in two months. Authorities are investigating.

An in-depth look at the planning, equipment and teamwork behind heavy lifting and specialised transport operations

In today's fast-paced world, digital communication and construction technology are merging like never before. The cranes that shape our skylines are not just lifting heavy loads; they are now becoming vital tools for information exchange.

Sarens has inaugurated Europe’s largest crawler crane, the Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 “Strong Sofie,” at the INEOS Project ONE construction site in Antwerp. The crane will play a central role in lifting and positioning ultra-heavy modules for the next-generation ethane cracker, a flagship industrial investment designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 50% while strengthening Europe’s chemical manufacturing base.

Hero crane operator Glen Edwards, who rescued a worker from a burning high-rise in Reading, is being supported by Bucket List Wishes following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Premiere: first Liebherr LTM 1110-5.2 with driver assistance systems shipped to Ulferts

Precision and Teamwork: Stoddart Crane Hire Completes Complex Barge Lift in Scapa Flow

Liebherr and Tenstar Simulation deepened their partnership at Bauma 2025 to accelerate development of the Liebherr mobile crane simulator. Featuring immersive 4D training, expanded crane functions, and global language support, the simulator is gaining rapid traction as a safer, more efficient way to train crane operators worldwide.

Mammoet has expanded its electric fleet with the purchase of two Cometto Eco500 heavy transport vehicles, strengthening its zero-emissions on-site capability for confined and indoor transport operations.