US construction giant Bechtel and Turkey’s Yilnak join ESTA
ESTA is delighted to welcome Bechtel – one of the world’s leading construction and project management companies – and Turkish transport specialist Yilnak who have both joined us as affiliate…
Concern grows over AdBlue-related ‘malfunctions’
ESTA is urging members to send in information about problems with the use of AdBlue in mobile cranes and SPMTs. AdBlue is a mixture of water and urea used in…
Blade lifter manufacturers asked to align advice with ESTA guideline
Manufacturers of blade lifters have been asked to check that their operating guidance takes into account the new transport stability guideline published by ESTA at the end of last year….
Brussels asks for abnormal transport input on parking and driver facilities
ESTA Director Ton Klijn has written to the association’s members and supporters urging them to complete a European Union survey on the need for improved truck parking and driver facilities….
ESTA releases first draft of Lifting Operation Risk Management Guide
The first draft of ESTA’s much-anticipated Lifting Operation Risk Management best practice guide has been completed and it out for consultation to members. Comments should be submitted to the ESTA…
ESTA NEWSFLASH: Updated General Safety Regulations for new trucks and mobile cranes
From July 2024, all new trucks and mobile cranes sold in the European Union must comply with the EU’s updated General Safety Regulations (GSR). The new regulations were already in…
ESTA Awards 2024 – WINNERS AND FINALISTS
The winners of the 2024 ESTA Awards were announced on April 25 at the Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, during the Intermat exhibition. In total, there are 37 finalists…
ESTA’s Annual Review 2023
ESTA’s Annual review 2023 is now live on its online platform only. View your copy here
ESTA Awards 2024 – the finalists
The category shortlists for the 2024 ESTA Awards have been announced. In total, there are 37 finalists across the ten categories from 12 different countries. The winners will be announced…
European Parliament backs harmonisation of rules on indivisible loads
Members of the European Parliament have today backed moves to harmonise the numerous and complex national rules governing abnormal transport. The plenary vote to revise the EU’s Weights and Dimensions…