Regulatory changes, market intelligence, safety bulletins, and technology updates — curated for lifting professionals.
The revised rule expands required certifications to operators of cranes under 2,000 lbs capacity on certain construction sites. Compliance date set for Q3 2026. Key changes include new requirements for operator qualification documentation and increased inspection frequency for equipment over 10 years old.
Read moreIndia's National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity is generating unprecedented lifting equipment demand across railway, port, and energy sectors. Lead times for 50t+ EOT cranes have stretched to 28–36 weeks.
Read moreAI-assisted load path analysis tools unveiled at ConExpo 2026 are reducing Lifting Load and Tie-Down Report engineering time significantly. Sarens and ALE both announced digital engineering integrations.
Read moreNew guidance reduces mandatory inspection intervals for slings used in more than 10 lifts per shift to a maximum 3-month period, regardless of visual condition. LEEA members should update their inspection schedules immediately.
Read moreThe Saudi mega-project has deployed the largest known concentration of large-capacity crawler cranes on a single site, with 14 LR 13000 units working simultaneously on structural works.
Read moreThe revised standard introduces new requirements for rated capacity limiter systems and adds mandatory wind speed monitoring thresholds for cranes over 100t capacity.
Read moreTema, Lekki, Monrovia, Abidjan, and Dakar port expansion projects are creating significant demand for ship-to-shore cranes, RTGs, and reach stackers across West Africa.
Read moreNew GL guidelines address dynamic amplification factors at depth, updated fatigue calculations for deep-water crane wire rope, and emergency recovery procedures for stuck loads.
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