International Cranes and Specialized Transport – October 2024

IC TOWER INDEX
Less growth all round than last year’s IC Tower Index of the world’s largest tower crane-owning companies but still growth overall. Alex Dahm reports.

PRODUCT NEWS SPECIAL: 14,000 TONNE CRANE
Construction of what would be by far the world’s largest landbased crane is planned to start in China. Alex Dahm reports.

CRAWLER CRANES
Increased demand from infrastructure projects and a global shift towards renewable energy means the global crawler crane market continues to grow. Niamh Marriott reports.

TOWER CRANES FOR WIND WORK
New tower crane concepts for wind turbine installation. Part one of an epic series written by ICST special correspondent and global tower crane authority Heinz-Gert Kessel.

SITE REPORT: ENERGY ISLAND
Construction work has started on Princess Elisabeth, the world’s first energy island. Lucy Barnard reports.

TECHNOLOGY: BATTERY POWERED TOWERS
Tower cranes are driving demand for the Enertainer lithium battery energy storage solution around the world. Lucy Barnard reports

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