International Cranes and Specialized Transport - November 2018

BELOW THE HOOK
A look at news and products from the diverse below the hook sector. Christian Shelton reports on developments.

SITE REPORT: LIFTING
A series of upgrades from Konecranes modernised an extremely unusual outdoor rotary crane used to help build space rockets. ICST reports.

ROUGH TERRAINS
A look at products and applications in the rough terrain sector. Christian Shelton reports.

SPMT
The modular nature of the SPMT lends itself to hybridisation and equipment manufacturers are now exploring exciting variants. Christian
Shelton reports on the evolution of the SPMT.

ICM20
Market recovery in China and mergers and acquisition activity elsewhere has made major changes in this year’s ICM20 ranking of the world’s largest crane manufacturers. ICST reports.

SITE REPORT: TRANSPORT
A series of challenges were met by transport specialist Kübler in its move of a 272 tonne transformer in Southern Germany. ICST reports.

Int. Cranes and Specialized Transp November 2018 Articles