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More modular trailer guides in the works from ESTA
Five new best practice guides being written for SPMT and other modular transport equipment 
ESTA Awards 2026: celebrating excellence
Details of the winning projects in the prestigious annual European contest
ESTA Awards 2026 winners
Eagerly awaited results of the annual awards for the European crane and transport industry
Ton Klijn to step down as ESTA director
Long-time transport and lifting association director in Europe calls it a day, replacement announced
Progress made with SPMT operator licence and training
Project complexity to be considered in planned trailer operator licence scheme
Amendments proposed for EU Military Mobility package
ESTA proposes changes but reiterates its strong support
Who are the 2026 ESTA Awards finalists?
Rich pickings from a record number of entries in these annual lifting and transport awards
Lifting and transport industry safety challenges identified
ESTA survey shows safety is a top priority in lifting and specialized transport but more work is needed
Push continues for action on European military mobility
ESTA publishes paper in bid to get delivery on military and industrial regulations
Crane and transport events in 2026
The world’s most important crane and transport exhibitions and events
Key findings from ESTA safety survey
Takeaways and next steps following November’s lifting and transport safety survey
Lifting industry trade show launches in Turkey
Introducing the Load Engineering Services Trade Show for Europe, Asia and Africa
ESTA Awards call for entries 2026
Enter now for the 2026 crane and transport ESTA Awards of Excellence
A full agenda at ESTA’s Autumn meetings
Safety, training and heavy transport reform dominated association proceedings in Denmark
High level debate in push for abnormal transport reforms
High Level Debate takes place in European Parliament on 15 October
More pressure for German transport reform
Pressure mounts on German government to deliver essential heavy transport reform
More pressure to develop EU specialized transport corridors
European defence white paper reopens debate on corridors for abnormal loads
Friday round up: big lifts, bigger records and bold leadership moves
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PHOTOS: ESTA Awards 2025 winners
The illustrious winners of the 2025 ESTA Awards of Excellence were announced at a gala dinner in Germany
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