Political uncertainty slows EU’s heavy transport reforms
Political uncertainty in Germany and France is delaying the final round of discussions about reforms to the EU’s Weights and Dimensions Directive (96/53) – changes that are crucial to the…
ESTA’s plans for European MHST operators’ licence take shape
ESTA’s plans to develop a transport operators’ licence for Modular Hydraulically Suspended Trailers – including SPMTs – have received a further boost following the latest in-person meeting of its European…
New call for Brussels to act on safe parking measures
ESTA and the European parking organisation ESPORG have embarked on a new round of discussions with the European Commission in an attempt to expand the provision of safe and secure…
Spanish expert to fill ESTA’s newly created post of Policy Officer
ESTA has appointed leading Spanish heavy lift and abnormal transport expert Miguel Florez de la Colina to the newly created position of Policy Officer as the organisation gears up for…
New board members for ESTA
ESTA’s ruling General Assembly has unanimously agreed two new board members as the organisation prepares for the next stage in its development and future challenges. Alessio Scollo, Sales Director of…
Heavy transport reforms backed by Germany’s Federal Cabinet
Important changes to the over-complex regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport in Germany – and moves to speed up permit approvals – have been approved by the country’s Federal Cabinet….
European heavy transport and driving reforms move a step closer
Crucial Europe-wide revisions of the rules and regulations governing the heavy transport sector – along with new driving licence regulations – have moved another step closer following the latest round…
Transport operators’ licence plans on track as three-tier training structure agreed
ESTA continues to make rapid progress towards the creation of a transport operators’ licence for Modular Hydraulically Suspended Trailers – such as SPMTs – following the latest round of meetings…
ICSA publishes new safety guidance on operating cranes near overhead power lines
Important new guidance on the safe operation of cranes near power lines has been published by the International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA), the organisation that brings together global crane manufacturers…
ECJ decision may open path to amend mobility rules for abnormal transport
ESTA is to start lobbying Brussels for a change to a key element of the EU’s Mobility Package so that it that better supports the needs of abnormal transport. ESTA’s…