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U.S. State Focus – Overhead crane companies in Texas
22 December, 2023
We feature a selection of companies operating out of Texas.

Light cranes: Making light work of it
21 December, 2023
The word of light lifting is a varied one. Julian Champkin finds choices galore from several big names.

Portable cranes: On the move
20 December, 2023
Portable cranes are often an essential tool for light industry and manufacturers. Julian Champkin investigates.

Subsea and offshore: On the up
18 December, 2023
With global offshore crane market predicted to grow, we round up the latest offshore and subsea crane news from around the world.

Kito Crosby CEO interview: How we combined two businesses
03 November, 2023
Kito Crosby’s CEO provides insight into the deal that brought two lifting brands together.

Overhead cranes and Italy's northern powerhouse
02 November, 2023
Northern Italy has produced some of the world’s finest engineering and continues to do so. Julian Champkin reports.

Metal industry report: Overhead cranes in the Middle East, Europe and the US
01 November, 2023
Julian Champkin reports on sites in the Middle East, the US and Europe where cranes are being employed by the metal industry.

Lever hoist insight: Automatic locking
31 October, 2023
Jenny Eagle reports... The Kito LB-SL is a modified version of Kito’s standard Kito LB series lever hoists that provides additional safety through a safety locking module. Kito adds that existing LB hoists can be upgraded, so LB hoist owners do not have to buy an entire new hoist to get the modification.

Liftex in Liverpool
30 October, 2023
If your role requires you to operate lifting equipment in any sector you can’t afford to miss the LiftEx show. Here, we highlight the latest news from several exhibitors.

Advanced tech improves port safety
24 October, 2023
Advanced technologies are improving port safety. Jenny Eagle reports on the latest developments.

Dockside report on port congestion: Open seas
24 October, 2023
Jenny Eagle takes a look at how organisations are easing congestion in port settings.

Dockside European regional report: Fully charged
20 October, 2023
From Kalmar’s Charge Family to a solar electricity project at Ports of Stockholm, we bring you the latest news from European-based businesses.

TOC Americas: Back to Panama
10 October, 2023
After six years, TOC Americas returns to the Panama Convention Centre from 17-19 October 2023, connecting the global port and container supply chain across this region. Here we highlight some of the exhibitors attending and their latest news.

Entertainment hoist Q&A
28 September, 2023
We speak to Nick Fleming, business development specialist at Columbus McKinnon, and Erich Widmer, sales and marketing manager at GIS, about every aspect of entertainment hoists.

Overhead crane regional report: Canada can do
26 September, 2023
Canada’s only neighbour is the United States and too often it is neglected in comparison. But its lifting industry can hold its own against and even penetrate into US markets. Julian Champkin reports.

Overhead cranes: The state of play in Asia
14 September, 2023
Julian Champkin reports on the factors affecting the nations in Asia’s lifting market.

The Lowdown on Load sway
12 September, 2023
Anti-sway technology was revolutionary when it was first introduced – but back then it did not actually work very well. Today’s systems, in contrast, offer safety and economy, and allow even a non-specialist to operate a crane. Julian Champkin reports.

The impact of economic trends on ports
31 August, 2023
Ports are directly impacted by world financial economies. International economic downturns can cause significant delays in imports and exports. On the other hand, increasing trade demands can lead to expansions in infrastructure. Ports are also impacted by federal, state and local budgets impacting port efficiency and traffic flow. Jenny Eagle investigates.

Dockside environmental developments in the US
23 August, 2023
We round-up the latest environmental developments at US ports.

Rock and ore: Mining's specialist lifting equipment
09 August, 2023
Mining is a specialised business that requires specialised lifting equipment. Julian Champkin reports.