ESTA member numbers hit record high
The total number of ESTA member associations, organisations and supporters has hit 120 – a record high.The new members that have joined in 2026 so far are as follows:Velebit-Promet, Special…
ESTA President says industry cautiously positive despite global concerns
ESTA President Fabio Belli has expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for Europe’s heavy transport and lifting sector – despite global uncertainties. Speaking to the leading Turkish daily financial newspaper,…
New ESTA guide on rope sheaves to be unveiled at conference
ESTA’s newest best practice guide – on the safe use, inspection and maintenance of rope sheaves on mobile cranes – will be revealed at our special 50th Anniversary Conference in…
Top logistics academics to launch unique ESTA industry study
Two of Europe’s top logistics experts will present an exclusive and unique report into the economic impact of the heavy lifting and transport industry at ESTA’s 50th anniversary conference in…
Leading European commentator to give keynote at ESTA’s 50th anniversary
Leading European journalist and lecturer Caroline de Gruyter will give the opening keynote speech at ESTA’s 50th Anniversary Conference in Amsterdam in October. The conference will focus on the challenges…
ESTA to detail expanded MHST guides at anniversary conference
ESTA is to start work on five new best practice guides as part of its major series of guides on the use of Modular Hydraulically Suspended Trailers – including SPMTs…
Victory for UK’s Heavy Transport Association in important court dispute
A notable legal victory is being celebrated by the UK’s Heavy Transport Association – a long-time ESTA member – after a test trial concerning allegations that mobile cranes were overweight…
ESTA calls for changes to new ‘impractical’ tachograph rules
ESTA is pressing the European Commission to exempt international abnormal load pilot cars and escort vehicles from new regulations that require them to be equipped with tachographs, a policy that…
ESTA supporting work on Intelligent Access policies for European transport sector
ESTA hopes that the growing interest in Intelligent Access policies for the European transport sector will provide additional pressure on regulators and politicians to back much-needed reforms and investment –…
Interview with Miguel Flórez de la Colina, ESTA’s new Director
Born in Madrid, Miguel Flórez de la Colina joined Mammoet’s Spanish operation in 1998, a company he stayed with for over 15 years. From 2014, he worked for heavy lifting…