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European heavy transport revisions receive TRAN support
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism (TRAN) committee has voted to support Europe-wide revisions of the rules and regulations governing the heavy transport sector.
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ESTA research shows widespread safety concern over AdBlue
Research carried out by the European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has exposed deep concerns in the heavy transport and lifting sectors about engine malfunctions thought to be caused by AdBlue additives.
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ESTA presents five-year plan in manifesto
The European association for road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has published a five-year manifesto for European abnormal transport to highlight the organisation’s medium-term strategic transport priorities until 2029.
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ESTA optimistic on marking and lighting harmonisation
The European association for abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is optimistic that regulations to harmonise marking and lighting on heavy transport will be contained in the EU’s revised Weights and Dimensions Directive.
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Germany approves digital driving assistant for heavy transport sector
Germany has approved the nationwide use of the efficient road navigation assistant (ERNA).
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German authorities consult on transport regulations
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) welcomed the German authorities’ moves to consult industry associations and their members on a package of new proposed heavy transport permit regulations – but has called on the Berlin government to align them with the new rules currently being developed by Brussels.
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AdBlue ‘malfunctions’ flagged by ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has requested information from its members using AdBlue in their mobile cranes and self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs).
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ESTA calls on blade lifter manufacturers to align with stability guidance
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) is calling on manufacturers of blade lifters to check that their operating guidance accounts for new transport stability guidelines published by the association at the end of last year.
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Belli appointed at Kerry Project Logistics
Kerry Project Logistics Group has appointed Fabio Belli as its executive vice president and chief operating officer.
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ESTA Awards winners revealed in Paris
The winners of the 2024 ESTA Awards were revealed earlier this week the Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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ESTA’s continued focus on SPMT training requirements
ESTA’s SPMT working group is progressing with its plans to establish new stability guidelines. Currently, the group is reviewing a learning outcome that will be used to establish the minimum training requirements for an SPMT operator, further enhancing user knowledge and safety.
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Reforms for abnormal road transport in Europe move a step closer
Members of the European Parliament have backed moves to harmonise the numerous and complex national rules governing abnormal transport across the European Union (EU).
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ESTA moves forward with ECTOL scheme
Klaus Meissner has been named the chair of ESTA’s European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) as the association moves forward with the scheme.
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ESTA’s concern over DB rules
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – has expressed concern at new rules and conditions imposed by Germany’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) on heavy transports when they cross or work near railways lines.
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ESTA heavy transport reforms clear another hurdle
ESTA said that long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) have passed a crucial hurdle.
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ESTA’s heavy transport proposals reach critical stage
ESTA’s long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union (EU) are currently before the Transport and Tourism Committee, with a vote scheduled for February 14.
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EU CO2 emissions standards for HDVs comes in for criticism
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has criticised the European Union’s (EU) latest emission reduction targets, warning that they are impractical and unrealistic.
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Changes at the top for ESTA
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has appointed Iffet Türken, executive board member at Kässbohrer, as president of its section transport.
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ESTA steps up efforts to strengthen revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes – ESTA – is stepping up its lobbying of authorities in Brussels to persuade them to strengthen the proposed revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive – a development that could have a great impact on the transport industry for years to come.
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ESTA declares EC heavy transport proposals as a ‘step in the right direction’
The European association of abnormal road transport and mobile cranes (ESTA) has welcomed detailed proposals put forth by the European Commission (EC) on the weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles allowed to operate on Europe’s roads, along with regulations governing heavy and abnormal transport.