International Cranes and Specialized Transport - May 2020

ENERGY: OIL AND GAS
The oil and gas sector is facing uncertain times as capital expenditure is cut. As with other markets, the coronavirus Covid-19 has had a deep negative impact on the oil and gas industry, compounded by the collapse in the price of oil. Alex Dahm and Graham Anderson report.

INTERVIEW: JAY FOLLADORI
Jay Folladori caps his career with a worthy appointment as president of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association. Mike Chalmers reports

NEW TECHNOLOGY
ICST reports on some of the latest digital and remote monitoring tools available to crane users, as well as some new gantry crane technology.

RECOVERY IN CHINA
Chai Zhao Yi at tower crane rental company Pangyuan Rental describes China’s recovery in the wake of the coronavirus Covid-19. ICST reports.

LOADER CRANES
If any crane can be described as ubiquitous then it is the articulating or knuckle boom hydraulic truck mounted loader crane. Many are helping to keep things moving while the world is in lockdown. Alex Dahm rounds up news from the sector.

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