Berry Cranes has expanded its fleet with a 12-tonne Böcker AK 52 aluminium truck crane, delivering a 52-metre tip height and advanced control features.

Germany extends its nationwide trial of electronic co-drivers for abnormal transports until June 2027 amid delays in federal regulation.

Video footage shows what appears to be a Zoomlion QY 150 mobile crane driving on a public roadway. Closer analysis reveals the vehicle is a camouflaged missile launcher operated by the Chinese Army’s PLA Rocket Force, highlighting how globally recognizable crane silhouettes can be leveraged beyond civilian use.

Sarens has taken delivery of its first SANY SCC2000A-EV pure-electric crawler crane, strengthening its low-emissions lifting capability as the heavy lifting sector accelerates toward decarbonisation.

German roofing company Hans-Dieter Büschkes has taken delivery of a Böcker AK 46/6000 aluminium truck crane, expanding its lifting capability for roofing and construction projects.

Sarens takes delivery of its first SANY SCC2000A-EV pure-electric crawler crane, supporting low-emission lifting operations in France.

Sarens supports piling operations at the Miri CCGT Power Plant in Sarawak, deploying crawler cranes for critical heavy lifting works.

Anglo American has released full findings and an animated reconstruction of a serious Franna crane rollover at its Grosvenor Mine in Queensland in December 2024. A 40-tonne pick-and-carry crane overturned while transporting a 20-tonne crawler crane track after load swing and side loading. No injuries occurred. The company cited multiple safety protocol failures and has shared lessons learned to improve industry safety.

YOKE combines lifting hardware, training and Digital Product Passports to support safety, traceability and ESPR compliance.

Le Port de Givet supports EDF with the delivery of a 430-tonne nuclear component, confirming its role as a key inland heavy-lift port on the France–Belgium border.

Fleet Cost & Care partners with TDC Services to expand fleet management support, implementation and advisory services across Australia and the Oceania market.

A United Airlines maintenance technician died after a collision between two aerial work platforms at Denver International Airport late on December 18. According to reports, one platform stopped unexpectedly and was struck by another, trapping the worker. OSHA, Denver Police, and United Airlines are investigating the incident. The fatality highlights risks associated with operating multiple aerial lifts in congested, low-light environments.

Osprey Group takes delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1, boosting heavy-lift capability with faster mobilisation and reduced site impact.

Saudi Crane Services completes a major Grove crane fleet refresh in Jeddah, extending service life and improving performance across 28 machines.

DENZAI and Global Wind Service announce a strategic partnership to support offshore wind turbine installation and maintenance in Japan.

Beyer Mietservice strengthens its fleet with 58 Manitou telehandlers, marking Manitou’s largest telehandler order of the year.

Wire Cranes and Lifting has taken delivery of a 150-tonne Grove GMK5150XL All Terrain crane, expanding its UK crane rental fleet.

A 66-year-old man died after a mobile crane overturned at the Jamsil Bridge southern terminal interchange construction site in Seoul. The incident involved a 30–35-tonne crane, and emergency services spent more than two and a half hours extracting the victim. A stop-work order has been issued, and the Seoul Regional Employment and Labour Office has launched an investigation into the cause.

Game of Cranes champion Scott White and City Lifting managing director Trevor Jepson talk about the road to victory, the pressures of competition, and why precision, responsibility, and training define success in modern crane operations.

MAX Trailer launches the MAX810 semi low loader, expanding its portfolio with a flexible, low-tare solution for heavy and oversized transport.