Cranes & Lifting News

Winning names announced for Port Hedland’s new cranes

The names of two cranes that will play a key role in the Lumsden Point project in Port Hedland, Western …

East Coast Cranes goes big

East Coast Cranes recently took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1. Director, Dave Hopper explains the reasons for ordering the …

Early bird tickets now available for Bulk Expo 2026

The early bird tickets give industry professionals a chance to secure their place at one of the key gatherings for …

Cranes central to energy transition

The past few months have been busy, productive and, in many ways, energising for our industry.

Andromeda Industries: Proudly Australian made

With continued investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, Andromeda Industries proudly leads the way in the manufacture of a range of …

Product News

Potain marks 30 years of crane manufacturing in China

Potain has celebrated 30 years of tower crane manufacturing in China, marking a milestone that began in 1996 at its …

From salmon farms to hospitals: Tower cranes drive major projects

Iceland’s construction market is growing across sectors such as energy, healthcare, aquaculture and urban development, with Liebherr tower cranes playing …

Modern cranes for modern sites

Australian construction and engineering contractor Civmec has steadily built a reputation for delivering complex projects across the energy, resources, infrastructure, …

Wind power work gets a boost with new 800-tonne mobile crane

Sommer Kranverleih GmbH has taken delivery of another LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane, bringing the total number of this model in …

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Association News

CICA seeks reform to improve crane industry productivity

The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has lodged a detailed submission to the Productivity Commission’s Impacts of Heavy Vehicle …

The past, present and future of New Zealand’s crane industry

As the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) marks its 50th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary journey …

New project shines a spotlight on those behind the hook

When people think of the crane industry, most picture towering machines, high-vis gear, and the skilled operators navigating multi-tonne loads …

Commitment to safe lifting practices

Lifting operations remain some of the most high-risk activities across Australia and New Zealand’s industrial sectors – from construction and …

Momentum, opportunity and the road ahead for cranes in Australia

Having just returned from two international trips where we had the privilege of representing CICA on the global stage, I’m …