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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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Bizim Vinç Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain Crane Becomes First 450 Tonne Unit in Turkey
Turkish rental company Bizim Vinç has taken delivery of the country’s first 450 tonne Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain crane, boosting performance and expanding lifting capabilities.
Meagan Wood
Apr 203 min read
Munich Fire Brigade Takes Delivery of Two Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 Fire Brigade Cranes
The Munich Fire Service has commissioned two new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile cranes to replace older units and strengthen its technical rescue capabilities. The modern 70-tonne cranes will support demanding emergency operations throughout Munich and surrounding regions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026 Celebrates Industry Innovation and Heavy Lifting Excellence
The 2026 ESTA Awards of Excellence brought together the lifting and specialised transport industry’s leading companies to recognise outstanding achievements in safety, innovation, heavy lifting, transport engineering, and operator training. Held in the Netherlands, this year’s event featured a record number of entries from across Europe.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
King Lifting Completes Complex High-Rise Tower Crane Dismantling in Central London
King Lifting has successfully completed a highly complex tower crane dismantling operation in London’s Canary Wharf district using a carefully engineered lifting strategy. The project demonstrated the precision, planning, and coordination required to safely execute crane operations within one of the UK’s most densely developed urban environments.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
Kreutzberger Sinoboom Aerial Work Platforms Expand Fleet Capacity in Germany
German rental company Kreutzberger has taken delivery of 23 Sinoboom aerial work platforms, boosting its fleet with electric scissor lifts and boom lifts for indoor and outdoor applications.
Meagan Wood
Apr 172 min read
H.E. Services Manitou Telehandlers Investment Expands UK Rental Fleet
UK rental company H.E. Services has invested £15 million in 200 Manitou telehandlers, strengthening its fleet through a two-year renewal and expansion programme.
Meagan Wood
Apr 173 min read
Liebherr Wins ESTA Awards for Safety and Crane Operator Training Innovation
Liebherr has received two prestigious ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026, winning in both the ‘Safety’ and ‘Training’ categories. The awards recognised Liebherr’s advancements in safer crane assembly processes and its innovative “Game of Cranes” global operator competition designed to promote crane operator skills and professionalism.
Meagan Wood
Apr 174 min read
Rókin Grove GMK6300L-1 All Terrain Crane Becomes Largest in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands contractor Rókin has taken delivery of a 300 tonne Grove GMK6300L-1 All Terrain crane, marking its first mobile crane and the largest of its kind in the region.
Meagan Wood
Apr 172 min read
Mammoet Grove GMK5150L-1e Hybrid All Terrain Crane Marks Industry First
Dutch heavy lift specialist Mammoet has taken delivery of the world’s first Grove GMK5150L-1e plug-in hybrid All Terrain crane, advancing zero-emission lifting solutions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 173 min read
Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026 to Focus on Smarter Procurement and Safer Lifting Equipment
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced that Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 will take place on 2 July under the theme “Not all lifting equipment is created equal.” This year’s campaign will focus on helping procurement professionals make safer and more informed lifting equipment purchasing decisions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 174 min read
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Tenstar Expand Partnership to Advance Crane Operator Training
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Swedish simulator specialist Tenstar Simulation have expanded their partnership to enhance crane operator training through advanced simulation technology. The collaboration introduces Liebherr tower cranes into the Tenstar simulator ecosystem, improving safety, efficiency, and scalability for operator qualification programmes worldwide.
Meagan Wood
Apr 164 min read
Künz and ABB to Supply Nine Automated Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes for TraPac Los Angeles Expansion
Künz GmbH and ABB have secured an order to supply nine Rail Mounted Stacking Cranes (RMGs) for the expansion of TraPac LLC’s container terminal in Los Angeles. The project forms part of a major terminal modernisation programme designed to increase container handling capacity and improve long-term operational efficiency on the U.S. West Coast.
Meagan Wood
Apr 164 min read
Scott’s Hire JCB Telehandlers Order Expands UK Rental Fleet
UK rental company Scott’s Hire has placed an order for 80 JCB telehandlers, strengthening its fleet with modern, high-performance machines across multiple lifting capacities.
Meagan Wood
Apr 153 min read
Fassi Acquires Fascan to Strengthen US Market Presence
Italian crane manufacturer Fassi has acquired US distributor Fascan, reinforcing its presence in North America and expanding its sales and support network.
Meagan Wood
Apr 143 min read
Liebherr 1000 EC-H Tower Crane Added to Crazy Horse Memorial Project
A new Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower crane will support ongoing construction at the Crazy Horse Memorial, improving lifting capacity and precision on the landmark project.
Meagan Wood
Apr 143 min read
Ferdinand Scheurer Niftylift HR28E All Electric Boom Lift Added to Rental Fleet
German rental company Ferdinand Scheurer has taken delivery of a Niftylift HR28E all-electric boom lift, enhancing its fleet with zero-emission access equipment.
Meagan Wood
Apr 142 min read
Mammoet Completes Headframe Replacement at BHP Jansen Potash Mine
Mammoet supports the rapid replacement of a headframe at BHP’s Jansen potash mine using modular construction and heavy transport solutions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 133 min read
Wiesbauer Tadano AC 7.450-1 All Terrain Crane Expands High-Capacity Fleet
German rental company Wiesbauer has taken delivery of its second Tadano AC 7.450-1 All Terrain crane, strengthening its fleet for high-capacity lifting and confined job site operations.
Meagan Wood
Apr 133 min read
Fröhlich Bau Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain Crane Boosts Heavy Lift Capabilities in Germany
German rental company Fröhlich Bau Kran & Baustellenlogistik has added a 450 tonne Grove GMK6450-1 All Terrain crane, strengthening its fleet for tower crane installation and heavy lifting projects.
Meagan Wood
Apr 132 min read
YOKE Advances Digital Rigging Compliance with SupraNano Chips and Digital Product Passports
YOKE Industrial Corp. is advancing digital transformation within the lifting and rigging sector through the integration of SupraNano chips and Digital Product Passports (DPPs) across its rigging products. The technology is designed to support regulatory compliance, improve traceability, and enhance lifecycle management for lifting equipment.
Meagan Wood
Apr 124 min read
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