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Daily reporting from the Crane Hub Global editorial team, featuring breaking crane industry news, lifting updates, and the stories driving global industry conversation.
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Rough Terrain Crane Overturns During Setup at Pamban Bridge Dismantling Site in Southern India
A rough terrain crane overturned during setup near the Pamban Bridge in southern India while preparing to dismantle an old railway structure leading to Pamban Island. The crane, a well-used TIL model owned by rental company SRI Gemini, reportedly overturned after the ground gave way. No serious injuries were reported.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Koninklijke Saan Introduces First SANY SAC2500E-PHEV Electric Mobile Crane to the Benelux
Koninklijke Saan has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a SANY SAC2500E-PHEV, a 250-tonne electric telescopic mobile crane supplied by MMB Machines. The crane is the first of its kind operating in the Benelux region, supporting zero-emission and low-noise lifting operations.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Yigal Cohen LLC Announces Strategic Partnership with pewag to Expand Rigging Safety Solutions Across the U.S.
Yigal Cohen LLC has announced a strategic partnership with pewag, expanding access to advanced lifting, rigging, and engineered safety solutions across multiple U.S. regions beginning in 2026.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Manitowoc Goes “Big and Bold” at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 With New Cranes, Aftermarket Solutions, and Expanded Customer Support
Manitowoc will unveil new cranes, aftermarket innovations, and an industry-first Mobile Training & Technology Center at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, reinforcing its position as a full-lifecycle lifting solutions provider.
Meagan Wood
Jan 304 min read
OZ Lifting Products to Showcase Next-Generation Lifting Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
OZ Lifting Products will exhibit at AHR Expo 2026, showcasing live product demonstrations, expert-led discussions, and the debut of a new lifting solution designed for HVACR applications.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Ausdirect Hire Adds 135ft Genie ZX-135/70 to Access Fleet
Australian rental company Ausdirect Hire has expanded its access fleet with the delivery of a 135ft Genie ZX-135/70 articulated boom lift, strengthening its high-reach capability.
Meagan Wood
Jan 302 min read
GWL Takes Delivery of Its First Faymonville 3-Axle MegaMAX Lowbed Trailer
Belgian contractor GWL algemene ondernemingen has expanded its transport capability with the addition of its first Faymonville 3-axle MegaMAX lowbed trailer, delivering stability, maneuverability, and flexibility for heavy and oversized loads.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Yılnak Acquires Mağdenli Heavy Transport to Strengthen Engineering-Led Project Logistics
Turkish project logistics specialist Yılnak has acquired Mağdenli Heavy Transport, bringing two established heavy transport and lifting operators under a single, integrated structure focused on engineering discipline and safety.
Meagan Wood
Jan 293 min read
Family-Led Engineering Focuses on Safety at Portsmouth Tower Crane Site
Crane Tech Solutions highlights the family-led engineering philosophy behind its tower crane design, with a focus on operator and site safety demonstrated during a recent visit to a Portsmouth project.
Meagan Wood
Jan 292 min read
Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 Supports Bicentennial Cable Car Project in Santiago
Grúas Cavi is supporting construction of Santiago de Chile’s Bicentennial Cable Car extension with a Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 All Terrain crane, delivering high-capacity, precision lifting in dense urban conditions.
Meagan Wood
Jan 293 min read
Night Lift Installs Second Elevator Shaft at Hamburg Saarlandstraße Station
A complex night-time lift operation has successfully installed the steel framework for a second new elevator at Hamburg’s Saarlandstraße station, marking a major milestone in the barrier-free upgrade of the historic transit stop.
Meagan Wood
Jan 292 min read
Felbermayr to Deploy Electric Trucks for Regional Transport Operations
Felbermayr is expanding its commercial vehicle fleet with six electric MAN trucks, deploying them on regional general cargo and hospital logistics routes around Wels, Austria.
Meagan Wood
Jan 292 min read
Mammoet Supports HEBO in Transport of 15th Century IJsselkogge Shipwreck
Mammoet supported HEBO in the transport of the historic 15th century IJsselkogge shipwreck, moving the preserved vessel from Lelystad to Zwartsluis using conventional trailers, a prime mover, and barge transport.
Meagan Wood
Jan 293 min read
Tower Crane Collapse During Storm Kristin in Portugal
A tower crane collapsed onto a passenger vehicle in Leiria, Portugal, during Storm Kristin as extreme winds swept through central and northern parts of the country. While no injuries were reported from the crane incident, the collapse highlights the critical risks tower cranes face during severe weather events and the importance of early shutdown and storm preparation procedures.
Meagan Wood
Jan 293 min read
Seaboard Marine Orders Three Liebherr LHM 550 Mobile Harbour Cranes for U.S. Terminals
Seaboard Marine has placed an order for three Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes, strengthening terminal capacity at PortMiami and the Port of Houston as container and multipurpose cargo volumes continue to grow.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
MEC Restructures North American Sales Team with Key Promotions
MEC Aerial Work Platforms has announced a series of senior sales promotions across North America, strengthening regional leadership and aligning sales operations to better support rental customers.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
IPAF Issues Position Statement on Secondary Guarding Mandates
IPAF has pushed back against UK contractors mandating specific secondary guarding systems for MEWPs, emphasising that robust risk assessment, competent operation, and internationally agreed standards must take precedence over prescriptive technology requirements.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
Emerson Crane Hire Takes Delivery of the UK’s First Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1
UK rental specialist Emerson Crane Hire has taken delivery of the country’s first 400-tonne Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 All Terrain crane, marking a major milestone for both the company and the UK mobile crane market.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
Prangl Announces Management Restructure as Christian Prangl Transitions from Daily Operations
Austrian crane and access rental group Prangl has implemented a significant leadership restructuring, with founder Christian Prangl gradually stepping back from day-to-day management to focus on strategic growth, while the company reorganises its executive team to support international operations.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
Skyjack Launches New 32ft Narrow E-Drive Scissor Lift at Conexpo
Skyjack is set to debut its new SJ3232 E narrow aisle electric slab scissor lift at Conexpo, expanding its zero-emission E-Drive range with a compact, highly manoeuvrable 32-foot platform designed for indoor and outdoor applications.
Meagan Wood
Jan 282 min read
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