European Parliament votes in favour of harmonising abnormal transport rules
LegislationEarlier this week, members of the European Parliament voted in favour of harmonising the rules governing abnormal transport. The change has been strongly advocated by the European Association for Abnormal Road Transport and Cranes (ESTA). Read more
More hurdles for heavy road transport in Germany
ESTA's warningHeavy road transport in Germany could face even more bureaucracy as the country’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) proposed new rules and conditions. These conditions cover heavy transports when they cross or work near railway...Read more
ESTA’s heavy transport reform proposals jump a new hurdle
Abnormal loadsESTA’s long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union have passed a crucial hurdle. The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes...Read more
ESTA: heavy transport reform proposal up for a vote
The proposal for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union is up for a vote on February 14. Put forward by ESTA – the European Association...Read more
ESTA’s SPMTs safety work gets industry-wide support
Members of the European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry, ESTA, have voiced their support of the association’s work to improve safety during the use of SPMTs and establish an internationally...Read more
ESTA steps up lobbying efforts for heavy transport reform
European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry, ESTA, is stepping up its lobbying of authorities in Brussels to persuade them to strengthen the proposed revision of the Weights and Dimensions...Read more
German heavy transport crisis worsening, ESTA says
The crisis in heavy transport in Germany is worsening, despite assurances from regional and national authorities that they are responding to the industry’s concerns, according to ESTA, the European association of abnormal road transport and...Read more
ESTA: Italian heavy transport hampered by excessive bureaucracy
Italian companies within the heavy transport sector have voiced their concerns over the regulatory framework that is not only pushing the costs up but also causing unnecessary project delays. Read more
In Memoriam: Former ESTA board member Sander Splinter passed away
PeopleIN MEMORIAM – Sander Splinter, a highly respected figure in the industry, sadly passed away following a battle with lung cancer. He was a board member of ESTA and a strong advocate of industry-wide cooperation,...Read more
“New EU directive increases need for European Crane Operator Licence”
Crane operatorsPRESS RELEASE – Support for ESTA’s new European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) could be given added impetus by a new directive from the European Union. The directive – EU2018/958 – says that “national rules organising access...Read more
British Columbia creates Project Cargo Corridor to attract more oversize cargo
Heavy haulageThe Canadian province of British Columbia has created a Project Cargo Corridor in order to attract more specialized cargo and save the trucking industry time by simplifying permit procedures. If the new process proves successful,...Read more
INTERVIEW: “The lack of European cooperation in heavy transport is ridiculous”
Heavy haulageThe lack of European cooperation for exceptional transports is creating unnecessary costs. Signalisation of abnormal transports is a national hobby and every member state wants to invent the wheel when it comes to digitization. Enough,...Read more