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