NEWS
OSHA to extend crane certification compliance date, ESTA board changes, Job cuts at Terex Cranes, New record for XGC28000 crawler, Sarens Nass marks 10th anniversary with 500 tonner, RusRental tower crane survey results

BUSINESS
Shares continued to rally in May and, for once, the crane sector saw some benefit. The sector’s
performance, however, continues to be something of a disappointment. Chris Sleight reports

IC50
The IC50 is the original ranking of the world’s largest crane-owning companies. IC reports

SITE REPORT
ALE used its Mega Jack system for the world’s heaviest – more than 40,000 tonnes – jack up lifting operation. IC reports

WIND POWER TRANSPORT
Transporting wind turbine sections is becoming a complex process. Laura Hatton speaks to representatives of the wind transport industry to find out more

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Manufacturers and crane rental companies are minimising the impact their manufacturing processes and products have on the environment. Laura Hatton reports

DOCKSIDE LIFTING
Ports around the world are changing the way they function due to increasing customer demands. Laura Hatton finds out more

ESTA AWARDS
IC presents an overview of the winning lifting and transport projects from the ESTA Awards of Excellence in April 2013

EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
A selection of equipment and accessories for all sectors of the lifting industry

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