Cranes Today

Launched in November 1972, Cranes Today is the global lifting industry’s longest-running magazine. Despite our heritage we also remain up-to-date with the latest media trends with our parent company Progressive Media International investing heavily in our digital propositions to complement our print offering.

Over the next year we are further enhancing our digital offerings and developing our digital distribution lists so that the Cranes Today brand is more accessible than ever before in this technological age of instant information and hybrid working. We are dedicated to grow this distribution channel, with further developments in the pipeline.

June 2026

Job of the Month Top Noleggio uses two Tadano PM brand knuckle boom cranes for the assembly of a Ferris wheel in Italy. Electric & hybrid all terrain cranes Mammoet is leading the field when it comes to owning the latest electric and hybrid all terrain cranes. We look at its latest fleet additions. Below the hook Specialists are developing safer and more efficient below the hook equipment to manage the world’s most challenging loads. Crane refurbishment Manitowoc says remanufacturing offers a cost-effective route to extending crane life, restoring performance, and improving long-term return on investment. Offshore (part two) We look at lifting innovation in cable laying vessels, monopile installation vessels, and even hoists on the offshore wind turbines.

May 2026

Job of the month Prangl dismantles four wind turbines in challenging conditions. Battery storage Diesel generators are a wasteful and expensive way to power a tower crane. BESS provides a cheaper – and greener – alternative. Self-erecting tower cranes The benefits offered by self-erectors, backed by market growth in a key sector they best serve, is seeing the popularity of this crane type growing. Offshore sector (part one) The boom in offshore wind farms means there’s greater demand for lifting and specialised transport services than ever before. Vision systems From hook-mounted cameras to AI-powered detection systems, the latest generation of vision technology is transforming crane operations.

April 2026

Job of the month: A Wolff tower crane, on a Wolff portal, on a spectacular dam in France. Specialised transport: A snapshot of some of the most spectacular specialised transportation jobs taking place around the world. Crane rope: David Rowatt, chief technical officer at WireCo, highlights how consistency and durability are becoming just as critical as sheer lifting capacity. North American regional report: The ConExpo tradeshow offers a fast-track highway straight to the heartland of the North American lifting and specialised transport landscape. Hitch a ride with Cranes Today

March 2026

Job of the month Gebri builds 48 apartments in just seven weeks. Rough terrains Latest rough terrain news, plus leading manufacturers outline the strengths of their evolving portfolios. ConExpo show guide Your guide to key cranes and specialised transport companies at ConExpo 2026. Tower cranes Dan Jenkins finds a tower crane market facing challenges but still full of optimism and innovation. Ground preparation Establishing the right foundation for cranes to travel and operate is key. Daniel Searle reports. Mini cranes Biggest is not always best as mini cranes can reach the spots other cranes can't.

February 2026

Job of the month: Zaugg uses brand-new Liebherr MK 120-5.1E to lift roof structures in the old town of Bern. All terrain orders: A snapshot of all terrain crane orders placed by crane companies around the world in recent months. Remote control: Safety, productivity, and new legislation is driving the increasing use of remotely controlled cranes in the all-terrain, crawler and tower crane sectors. Dockside lifting: Reducing emissions whilst increasing capacity is an aim for many ports investing in new equipment. Western Europe: construction report: We take the temperature of five of western Europe’s key construction markets, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, to highlight the regions' strengths and weaknesses.

January 2026

Job of the Month Rowad al Riyadh uses two Wolff tower cranes on a landmark mosque project in Saudi Arabia. Telecrawlers: Jobsite Special In the USA Texan contractor Fluor bought two new telecrawlers for highway work. We look at what it chose and why. Specialised Transport Europe’s heavy and abnormal transport sector is edging closer to long-awaited regulatory reform. Julian Champkin reports on this – as well as latest specialised transport news from across Europe. Non-renewable Energy Sector When heavy lifts meet tight spaces few companies are as adept at finding solutions as Mammoet.

December 2025

Job of the month Mammoet removes iconic bank signs in Rotterdam using a Tadano lattice boom crawler crane. Construction report: East Asia East Asia’s construction markets show diverging trajectories. Cranes Today brings a snapshot of the construction markets in China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong. Knuckle boom loader cranes As demand grows for smarter, safer lifting solutions the knuckle boom loader crane sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Ring cranes: Sarens interview We ask Matthias Sarens, R&D manager at Sarens, about the company’s latest ring crane: the fully-electric SGC-170.

November 2025

Job of the month: M.J. van Riel uses four all terrain cranes to lift a gantry crane. Raimondi interview exclusive: Luigi Maggioni, CEO at Raimondi, speaks about the company's plans for its newly expanded portfolio following its acquisition of Terex’s lifting businesses Tower cranes: A look at some seriously spectacular tower crane site locations. Construction trends in Italy:Mu ltiple challenges are contributing to a depressed construction forecast but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Safety and training: Ton Klijn, director of ESTA, explains ESTA’s new Lifting Operations Risk Management best practice guide.

October 2025

Job of the Month Schmidbauer uses Liebherr mobile cranes to install overhead cranes at Liebherr’s mobile and crawler crane manufacturing plant in Ehingen. Regional report: The Americas A look at the wider construction landscape for North America and Latin America. Bridges A sector snapshot of bridge building around the world revealing the wide range of equipment and techniques being employed in building them. Crawler cranes Remaining with bridges, house writer Julian Champkin looks at a number of recent bridge constructions where crawler cranes played their part.

September 2025

In this issue: Job of the month Jinert helps replace a historic railway bridge in Sweden. Heavy lifting Innovation, collaboration and equipment investments are raising the bar in the heavy lift sector. Jobsite exclusive MEI Industrial Solutions is using the first field-active Link-Belt Cranes’ 300|AT all terrain crane for data construction work. Specialised transport A look at some of the most eye-catching specialised transport jobs in recent times. Knuckle boom cranes Knuckle boom cranes can be much more than simply small loader cranes on the back of trucks.

August 2025

In this issue: Job of the month BKL installs a large Künz gantry container crane. Modular construction Speed, safety, and quality control are some of the benefits of modular construction, and the related areas of slipform and tilt-up construction. None of these techniques, however, would be viable without cranes. Pick and carry The pick and carry crane is the workhorse of both factory and construction site and comes in several guises. But national preferences vary. Energy sector The energy landscape is continually evolving. We look at a range of energy related lifting projects including replacement, repair, decommissioning and upgrade work.

July 2025

High rise construction: Julian Champkin looks at some of the most recent tower cranes on the market and the features that make them so suited for high rise construction. Rough terrain cranes: We outline some of the newest rough terrain cranes on the market, many of which were showcased at the recent Bauma tradeshow. Electric cranes: Mammoet interview We ask Pascal Eeken, improvement and innovation manager at Mammoet, about the company’s electric fleet. Electric cranes: Bauma provided a great opportunity for crane manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations in the electrification of lifting.

June 2025

Job of the month: Three lattice boom crawler cranes used to install a 728-tonne bridge. Regional report: Middle East: A snapshot of the construction industry in the Middle East by looking at four key markets: Saudia Arabia, Quatar, UAE, and Egypt. Battery power: from small spider cranes to mammoth ring cranes – battery power is fast becoming the new norm thanks to a range of benefits. Specialised transport: Bauma 2025 was testament to how the specialised transport sector is evolving. manufacturers unveiled a wealth of innovations aimed at increasing efficiency, sustainability and operational flexibility.

May 2025

Job of the month Mammoet moves heavy items, including a 1,300-tonne crusher, across a copper mine in Chile. Tower cranes Multiple new tower crane launches and innovations at Bauma 2025 mark a heathy tower crane sector, for both flat-tops and luffers. Crawler cranes Cranes Today looks at the latest lattice boom crawler cranes on display at Bauma 2025. European construction outlook Investment in green technologies and industrial projects are helping offset a slow residential construction sector. ESTA Awards of Excellence The winners of this year's ESTA Awards.

April 2025

Bauma show guide Our guide to the must-see stands at this month's Bauma show. Liebherr interview An exclusive SWOT business analysis interview with Liebherr's MD of sales, Christoph Kleiner. All terrain cranes Latest sector developments, plus an exclusive interview with Florian Peters, senior product manager of Grove ATs. Self erecting cranes A look at latest developments in the self erecting tower crane segment. Repair and refurb The skills shortage means the repair and refub offerings of OEMs and independents are in demand. Plus, two exclusive repair and service interviews with Palfinger and BKL.

March 2025

Job of the Month Krandienst Schulz’s new eight-axle LTM 1450-8.1 dismantles a tall tower crane at a power plant construction site. Crane mats Outrigger pads may seem simple but neglect them at your peril, says Julian Champkin. Mini machines The mini crane and the mini transporter are ideally suited to working together. Julian Champkin reports. Women in lifting Six inspirational women working in the UK lifting industry share insight into what it’s like being a woman working in a male-dominated industry, highlighting the value that women can bring.

February 2025

Job of the month Schwerlast Weise’s new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 all terrain crane goes straight from the factory to the jobsite. Below the hook Below the hook lifting equipment is transforming industries with its versatility, precision, and innovation. Energy sector Lifting work in the offshore wind power sector is fostering collaboration designed to realise the sector’s full potential. Telescopic crawler cranes Telescopic crawler cranes are key tools for lifting in challenging terrain and confined spaces.

January 2025

Job of the month Forward-thinking delivery strategy used to overcome jobsite space constraints at UK city centre footbridge installation. Specialised transport The wind power sector continues to be a key stimulus for specialised transport equipment development and applications. Crane tyres Manufacturers are pushing tyre technology boundaries to meet the unique demands of lifting operations. Tower crane ground operation The tower crane operator’s job is isolated and uncomfortable. Technology is about to radically improve it. Julian Champkin reports.

December 2024

Job of the month: MSG Krandienst’s Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 replaces wind turbine components, at altitude, in Germany’s Black Forest. Tower cranes: New tower crane models, strengthened dealerships, and trade show opportunities characterise the current tower crane sector. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with the new director of sales at Raimondi. Battery power: The take-up in the use of batteries to power tower cranes has been rapid. Cranes Today looks at four battery specialists and their offerings. Chinese tower crane rental market: China's tower crane rental market offers vast potential but faces multiple significant challenges.

November 2024

Job of the month: Kraanverhuur Tholen uses new Grove GMK4080L, one of the first in Europe, for a residential construction job. • Loader cranes: Anniversaries, acquisitions and enhanced crane control tech dominate the current loader crane sector. • Crawler cranes: Bigger lifts in sectors such as wind energy are demanding higher capacity cranes. Daniel Searle reports. • Decommissioning work: Cranes not only put things up, they take things down, too. Decommissioning, however, can present challenges that are unknown when building things from scratch. Julian Champkin reports on a selection of decommissioning case studies.

October 2024

Job of the month Austrian company Kostmann uses new Wolffkran tower crane for work at a reservoir high on a mountain. Middle East The Middle East is currently a magnet for crane companies seeking to increase their penetration and bulk sales are booming. Bridge building Cranes Today looks at a selection of impressive bridge projects around the world, revealing the wide range of techniques and equipment used to build them. Specialised transport New products, dealer and service partnerships, premises expansions and full order books characterise a healthy sector.

September 2024

Job of the Month Utilising the correct crane size was key for Zenith Tech when working on a US State Trail. Commercial construction The need for microchips is driving demand for a range of crane types. Energy sector: onshore wind work The challenges, and solutions, of constructing wind turbines on land. Energy sector: offshore wind work Offshore generation poses even greater challenges and rewards. Pick 'n' carry Australia and Italy are two countries that prize the versatility of pick and carry cranes whilst having different approaches to designing them.

August 2024

In this issue: • Job of the month: The world’s first four Potain MDLT 1109s are to work on the refurbishment of the Gravagna viaduct in Italy. • Residential Construction: A range of crane types are being used to meet global housing demand. • Mini cranes: Mini cranes are getting bigger – not physically but in the marketplace. Julian Champkin investigates the growth of the mini. • Heavy lifting: As the world gets more complicated and ambitions increase, ever heavier loads need to be lifted. Julian Champkin reports.

July 2024

In this issue: • Job of the month: The final phase of the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, Spain, is utilising two Liebherr luffers. • North American market analysis: The North America construction market is expected to grow to 2028, says GlobalData. • North America: company spotlight: Kate Lampson at Lampson International offers insight into the company and the North American market. • Electric cranes: Latest developments as the switch to electric-powered lifting progresses. • Dockside safety: Lifts using crawlers on barges can be dangerous. Liebherr has a control system designed to make these shallow water jobs safer.

June 2024

Job of the month: SP Singla Constructions moves huge concrete elements for the new Mahatma Gandhi Bridge in India using SPMT. Intermat review: A snapshot of the Intermat trade show, with links to exclusive Cranes Today videos. Repair and servicing: Taking good care of a crane has benefits for both crane owners and the environment. Specialised transport: Mammoet’s electric SPMT is leading the charge in the battle to revolutionise the future of heavy transport. Julian Champkin reports. Technology threats: Ship-to-shore cranes are vulnerable to cyberattacks. US authorities are worried. Other cranes also need cybersecurity, says Julian Champkin.

May 2024

Job of the month: Close collaboration required between contractor and Multi-Crane on positioning six Potain MDTs at residential construction project in The Netherlands. Tower cranes: Interview with Marr Contracting about two of its M2480D luffing tower cranes being used on the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant build in the UK; plus a roundup of all the latest tower crane news. Telecrawlers: Julian Champkin reports on latest sector developments. Europe focus: What lessons can UK companies learn from trade organisations to help them overcome unnecessary and restrictive regulations? Plus, market snapshots from Ainscough and Sarens; and an overview of BKL.

April 2024

Job of the Month: Boer uses 12 Liebherr mobile cranes to position an arched pipeline. Intermat preview: A look at some of the lifting and abnormal transport related companies exhibiting at this year's forthcoming Intermat trade show. Ring cranes: Mammoet’s PTC210-DS ring crane is conducting crane replacements to support the next-generation offshore wind turbine installations. All terrain cranes: All terrain cranes are typically sold with only minor variations but at times customers need a more tailored solution. Will North reports. City cranes: Inside and out, city cranes are a sector on the rise. Julian Champkin reports.

March 2024

Job of the month: Eisele lifts chiller units onto iconic tower block in Frankfurt using a Liebherr eight-axle mobile crane. Below the boom: The sector is thriving thanks to demand for custom products, subsea work, and the booming renewables sectors – both offshore and onshore. Rough terrain cranes: Julian Champkin reports on these workhorses for tough environments. Energy sector: Effort and ingenuity are enabling the transition to sustainable and renewable energy resources, and crane engineers are playing their part. Julian Champkin reports.

February 2024

Job of the month: Mammoet completes luxury Red Sea resort installation. Knuckleboom cranes: Investment in new facilities and continuing product innovation demonstrate a vibrant sector. Lattice boom crawler cranes: The mid-range offers a balance between lifting power and ease of set up and use. Innovation, however, still matters. Will North reports. Safety and training: Safety and training go hand-in-hand. Julian Champkin reports on latest developments.

January 2024

Job of the Month: Felbermayr replaces a wind turbine gearbox atop a mountain ridge despite increasing wind speeds. Specialised transport: A safe and secure place to park-up for abnormal load drivers in Europe should be guaranteed. ESTA and ESPORG are looking to make this so. Christian Shelton reports. Digitalisation: Liebherr is at the cutting edge of the digital era and actively shaping the future. Christian Shelton reports. High-rise construction: High-rise buildings need high-rise cranes. Julian Champkin looks at flat-tops and new designs of luffers.

December 2023

Job of the Month: Gil & Fils Levage delivers glass panels down a cinema corridor in France using a Palfinger crane mounted on its new Scania truck. Residential construction: New cranes for the residential construction sector focus on being fast with low- to zero-emissions. Will North reports. Far East focus: Tadano interview: We asked Tadano a few questions about the current state of business in its home market. Mini cranes: Mini cranes are becoming established at last – even in the USA, where size traditionally matters most.

November 2023

Job of the Month: Vanguard is using Tii Scheuerle RBTS systems to transport 230 wind turbine blades over 500km in South Africa. Regional report: Italy: Buoyed by government incentives positivity abounds in the Italian lifting market, as manifest at the recent record-breaking GIS show. Oil and gas: Oil and gas still dominate our energy supplies, and the Middle East is a primary source. Truck cranes: When is a truck crane not a truck crane? Julian Champkin is slightly baffled.

October 2023

Job of the month: Four Raimondi flat-top tower cranes work on London jobsite. Bridge building: A snapshot of bridge work being conducted around the world. Tower cranes: Some solutions to city-specific tower crane challenges. SPMTs: Over 40 years the SPMT has become the default for moving heavy loads. Lattice boom crawlers: Although often used for wind work, there are plenty of other applications for large lattice boom crawlers. Telecrawlers: In the last 12 months Sany and Sennebogen have both launched electric telecrawler models. Will North takes a look.

2024 Audience

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Editorial Calendar

2026

JANUARY

Specialised transport
Telescopic crawler cranes
Energy sector

FEBRUARY

All terrain cranes
Remote control systems
Dockside lifting
Regional report: Europe

MARCH

Rough terrain cranes
Mini cranes / spider cranes
Tower cranes
Ground preparation
ConExpo show guide

APRIL

Specialised transport
Crane rope
Regional report: North America

MAY

Crane batteries
Self-erecting / fast-erecting mobile tower cranes
Offshore sector
Vision safety systems

JUNE

Electric and hybrid cranes
Below the hook
Repair and refurbishment
Offshore sector (part 2)

JULY

Specialised transport
Knuckle boom loader cranes
Crawler cranes

AUGUST

All terrain cranes
Pick and carry / factory cranes
Regional report: Middle East and North Africa

SEPTEMBER

Tower cranes
City cranes
Lattice boom crawler cranes
Energy sector

OCTOBER

Specialised transport
Crane wheels and tyres
Training
Special supplement: German market

NOVEMBER

Heavy lifting
Infrastructure work
Special supplement: Chinese market

DECEMBER

Ring cranes
Rough terrain cranes
Residential and mixed-use construction