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TII India Marks Ten Years as a Key Global Hub for Heavy Transport Systems
Ten years after launching operations in Bawal near New Delhi, TII India Pvt. Ltd. has grown into a major manufacturing and engineering hub for the TII Group, producing modular heavy transport systems for global infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.

Meagan Wood
Mar 134 min read


Palfinger to Supply Offshore Cranes for Formosa 4 Wind Farm in Taiwan
Palfinger will supply 35 PF 200 fully electric offshore cranes for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, supporting Siemens Energy 14 MW turbines.

Meagan Wood
Mar 53 min read


Faymonville Transport Systems Support Blade Delivery at South Korea’s Uiseong Hwanghaksan Wind Farm
Faymonville WingMAX trailers and Cometto BladeMAX1000 systems are supporting blade transport for the Uiseong Hwanghaksan wind farm project in South Korea.

Meagan Wood
Mar 54 min read


Boom Logistics Adds Four 70 Metre Bronto S70XR Truck Mounted Lifts
Boom Logistics has taken delivery of four new 70 metre Bronto S70XR truck mounted lifts as part of its Asset Regeneration programme, responding to growing demand for high-reach platforms across Australia.

Meagan Wood
Feb 183 min read


Liebherr Awarded BOS 45000 Heavy-Lift Offshore Crane Project in South Korea
Liebherr has secured an agreement to deliver a BOS 45000 heavy-lift offshore crane to Eunsung O&C Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The crane will be installed on the jack-up barge VEGA to support offshore wind turbine installation and maintenance operations across Asia.

Meagan Wood
Feb 184 min read


Tower Crane Jib Collapse Critically Injures Two Workers Near Terminal 21 in Bangkok
Two workers were critically injured in Bangkok after the jib of a tower crane collapsed onto a construction site near Terminal 21 in the Asok district. Investigators are examining whether luffing ropes or pendant lines failed during the incident.

Meagan Wood
Feb 113 min read


Dual Fatality After Boom Lift Breaks Through Concrete Floor During Renovation Work in Southern Thailand
Two workers were killed in Trang, Thailand, after a Genie Z-80/60 boom lift fell through a collapsing concrete floor during renovation work at a municipal stadium gymnasium. Investigators are expected to examine structural loading and floor beam failure.

Meagan Wood
Feb 103 min read


Spider Lift Overturns During Travel, Fatally Crushing Operator in Kuala Lumpur
A 32-year-old worker was fatally injured in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when a spider lift overturned during travel while being remotely operated for sign installation preparation. The incident occurred on Jalan Perak and involved a 17-metre Zoomlion ZX27AE. Authorities have launched a full investigation into permitting, equipment ownership, and operating conditions.

Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read


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


Back-to-Back Gantry Crane Collapses in Thailand Raise Serious Safety Concerns
Two fatal gantry crane collapses in Thailand occurred within 24 hours on major infrastructure projects in Nakhon Ratchasima and Samut Sakhon Province. The incidents, which killed at least 34 people, have prompted investigations into construction safety, crane operations, and oversight on high-risk transport corridors.

Meagan Wood
Jan 154 min read


Fatal Mobile Crane Overturn at Jamsil Bridge Interchange Project in Seoul
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.

Meagan Wood
Dec 19, 20253 min read


STS Crane Collapses During Delivery at Tuas Port, Singapore
A new ship-to-shore crane collapsed at Tuas Port in Singapore on June 15 while being delivered to a non-operational berth. The incident involved a Sany STS crane and appears to show the front legs giving way as the crane came ashore. No injuries or fatalities were reported. PSA and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are jointly investigating the incident.

Meagan Wood
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Fatal Crane Maintenance Accident at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje Shipyard
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.

Meagan Wood
May 29, 20253 min read


Crane Collapse During Dismantling at High-Rise Site in Eastern China
A crane collapsed from the 22nd floor of a high-rise construction site in eastern China during dismantling operations, narrowly missing a worker on the ground. The incident, which resulted in minor injuries and no fatalities, is under investigation by authorities examining dismantling procedures, mechanical integrity, and regulatory compliance. The near-miss highlights safety risks during crane disassembly in dense urban environments.

Meagan Wood
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Zoomlion Mobile Crane Suffers Boom Failure During Lift
A Zoomlion mobile crane suffered a boom failure while lifting a large column, with the boom bending and snapping near the heel pin area. Limited information is available regarding crane configuration, load details, and operating conditions. While the cause has not been confirmed, the incident highlights the importance of structural inspection, lift planning, and adherence to operational limits during heavy lifting operations.

Meagan Wood
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Fatal Tower Crane Collapse Reported on Construction Site in China
A fatal tower crane collapse has been reported at a construction site in China after a crane fell backward onto a second crane. Video footage shows the crane was not lifting at the time of the incident. The boom and operator’s cabin were destroyed. While it has been reported that an operator died, details regarding the crane model, site conditions, and cause remain unconfirmed.

Meagan Wood
Dec 6, 20243 min read


STS Crane Collapses at Keelung Port During Crane Delivery Operation
An STS crane collapsed at Keelung Port’s Pier 20 on October 14 after a heavy-load vessel delivering a new BC-207 STS crane collided with an existing onshore crane. The incident occurred during crane delivery operations for China Container Terminal Corporation. No injuries were reported, though several containers were damaged. Authorities and insurers are investigating the collision and site conditions.

Meagan Wood
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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