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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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LGH Expands European Footprint with First Branch in France
International lifting gear specialist LGH has officially entered the French market with the opening of its first branch in Dreux, strengthening its European presence and targeting infrastructure, ports, and renewable energy projects.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
LASO Transportes Leads Complex Logistics Operation for Portugal’s Tâmega Wind Farm
LASO Transportes is coordinating an extensive heavy transport and logistics operation for the Tâmega Wind Farm in northern Portugal, involving 760 oversized transports for one of Europe’s largest onshore wind energy projects.
Meagan Wood
Jan 283 min read
Goldhofer Highlights Heavy Haul Innovation at Conexpo 2026
Goldhofer will use Conexpo 2026 as a strategic platform to reinforce its presence across the Americas, showcasing advanced heavy haul and transport solutions tailored to North American operational and regulatory requirements.
Meagan Wood
Jan 273 min read
330-Tonne Tower Crane Installed at Walsall Energy Recovery Facility
A 330-tonne Favelle Favco M2480D heavy-duty luffing jib tower crane has been installed at the Walsall Energy Recovery Facility in the UK, supporting major heavy lifts as construction progresses on the waste-to-power project.
Meagan Wood
Jan 273 min read
Caldwell Adds Model 85 Coil Lifter to SmartSpec Digital Configuration Program
The Caldwell Group Inc. has added its Model 85 coil lifter to the SmartSpec digital configuration platform, expanding fast, customizable access to one of the company’s most popular and highly configurable below-the-hook lifting products.
Meagan Wood
Jan 274 min read
Wolffkran Issues Statement as UK Tower Crane Operators Begin Strike Action
Wolffkran UK has released a formal statement on the day tower crane operators were due to begin industrial action, outlining its position on pay negotiations, business performance, and the role of Unite the Union.
Meagan Wood
Jan 273 min read
Raimondi to Showcase Integrated Terex Lifting Ranges at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026
Raimondi will present its newly integrated Terex lifting ranges at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026, marking the Group’s first major public appearance since completing the acquisition of Terex’s tower crane, self-erecting crane, and rough terrain crane businesses.
Meagan Wood
Jan 273 min read
IPAF Issues Its Three Millionth PAL Card
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has issued its three millionth Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card, marking a major milestone for operator training and safety standards in the powered access industry.
Meagan Wood
Jan 272 min read
Link-Belt Appoints Nathan Ramsey as Rough Terrain Crane Marketing Specialist
US crane manufacturer Link-Belt has appointed Nathan Ramsey as marketing specialist for its Rough Terrain crane range, strengthening marketing and sales support for distributors and internal teams.
Meagan Wood
Jan 272 min read
Paramount Platforms Adds 54-Metre Spider Lift to Fleet
UK sales and rental specialist Paramount Platforms has expanded its access fleet with the addition of a 54-metre Platform Basket 54T spider lift, one of the largest spider lifts currently available on the market.
Meagan Wood
Jan 263 min read
NCCCO Foundation Releases Workforce Research on Military Veterans in the Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation has published new workforce research examining how military veterans discover, transition into, and build careers within the crane industry, highlighting recruitment opportunities and persistent workforce challenges.
Meagan Wood
Jan 263 min read
J&M Crane & Transport Adds 250-Tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 to Fleet
UK rental company J&M Crane & Transport has taken delivery of a 250-tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 All Terrain crane, strengthening its heavy-lift capability and establishing a new fleet flagship.
Meagan Wood
Jan 263 min read
Wörle Takes Delivery of 100-Metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF Truck-Mounted Lift
German rental company Wörle has taken delivery of a 100-metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF, further expanding its high-reach truck-mounted lift fleet and marking a major milestone for the family-owned business.
Meagan Wood
Jan 263 min read
Liebherr Tandem Crane Lift Executes Precision Offload of Sea Lady II at Port of Bassens
On January 22, 2026, the heavy-lift vessel Heerengracht arrived at the Port of Bassens carrying a remarkable cargo: the 44-meter superyacht Sea Lady II, weighing approximately 190–200 tonnes. What followed was a tightly choreographed marine heavy-lift operation executed under demanding conditions and strict time constraints.
Meagan Wood
Jan 235 min read
Karmøy Lift Adds 180ft Genie SX-180 Telescopic Boom to Fleet
Norwegian rental specialist Karmøy Lift & Maskinutleie has taken delivery of a 180ft Genie SX-180 telescopic boom lift, expanding its extreme-reach access capability for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Meagan Wood
Jan 232 min read
Electrifying the Mississippi: First All-Electric Transshipment Cranes Enter Service
Associated Terminals and Liebherr Maritime Cranes have introduced the first all-electric transshipment cranes on the Lower Mississippi River, marking a major milestone in sustainable inland waterway logistics.
Meagan Wood
Jan 233 min read
Emsley Crane Hire Adds Sixth Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 to Fleet
UK-based Emsley Crane Hire has taken delivery of another 60-tonne Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 All Terrain crane, strengthening its three-axle fleet and reinforcing a long-standing partnership with Liebherr.
Meagan Wood
Jan 233 min read
Scania Partnership Demonstrates Commercially Viable Electric Long-Haul Trucking in Europe
Scania, together with LOTS Group, JUNA Technologies and logistics carrier HAWA, is operating one of Europe’s longest battery-electric truck corridors, demonstrating that high-utilisation electric long-haul transport is already commercially viable.
Meagan Wood
Jan 233 min read
JLG Expands Micro Scissor Range with New 26ft ES2632M
JLG has introduced a new 26ft micro scissor lift, the ES2632M, expanding its compact electric access range for indoor and light outdoor applications.
Meagan Wood
Jan 222 min read
Skyjack Launches New 40ft Compact Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Skyjack has unveiled its largest compact Rough Terrain scissor lift to date, the SJ6940 RT, delivering increased working height, strong platform capacity, and rental-focused design for demanding jobsite conditions.
Meagan Wood
Jan 223 min read
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