Al Askar takes delivery of 26 used Liebherr LTM cranes
Al Askar has placed a major order for young used cranes – the Saudi Arabian company ordered 26 used mobile cranes in the medium lifting capacity class from Liebherr. Whilst … Read more
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Supporting the World’s Largest Single Wind Farm: Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Completes Installation of 17 Wind Turbines
On August 13, Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd. successfully completed the installation of 17 wind turbines as part of the Saudi NEOM wind power project, marking a significant … Read more
18 new Liebherr cranes for ACT in Saudi Arabia
Arabian Consolidated Trading Est. has placed a major order with Liebherr: the Saudi Arabian crane and heavy haulage company ordered 18 new cranes in December 2023. The Liebherr subsidiary in … Read more
ACT gets first LTM 1650-8.1 in Saudi Arabia
ACT aims to lead the crane business in Saudi Arabia with the new LTM 1650-8.1 ACT has already successfully used its predecessor model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 Throughout their long-standing … Read more
Supreme Court overturns acquittal; orders retrial of Makkah Haram crane crash case
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of the defendants in the Grand Mosque crane crash case and ordered a retrial of the case, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt. The court’s order … Read more
Saudi Company Expertise Contracting Co. Orders 79 Tadano Cranes
When the order for 79 Tadano all-terrain cranes by Saudi industry-leading industrial service provider Expertise came, it was clear that it was not only the biggest order in 15 years … Read more
Saudi Arabia, NAHCON Finalise Compensation For 2015 Crane Crash Victims
Seven years after the crane crashed at Makkah Grand Mosque, killing some worshipers and injuring others, the Saudi Arabia authority and the National Hajj Commission NAHCON have finalised arrangements on … Read more
Mammoet launched floating drydocks in Dammam
Built at Zamil Shipyard in the port of Dammam, two floating drydocks, intended for maintenance and repair works of naval crafts in Saudi Arabia, are being commissioned by Constructions Mécaniques … Read more
10 Spectacular Mammoth Projects By Mammoet In 10 Countries
As COVID-19 situation continues, the entire market has been slow. However, the crane industry big brother, Mammoet, is still busy with some of the mega projects that is going on … Read more
Kanoo to distribute Spierings
Spierings has appointed Kanoo Cranes as distributor for its self-erecting mobile tower cranes in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. The company will be responsible for all sales, replacement … Read more
NCCCO crane operator testing for Saudi
The US-based National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has signed an agreement with the First National Company (FNRCO) of Saudi Arabia, for the certification of crane operators, … Read more
New Gulf-based Maeda distributor
Swedish crane dealer Kranlyft Group has appointed Kanoo Cranes, part of The Kanoo Group, as an exclusive dealer for Maeda mini cranes in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, … Read more
XCMG 4000-tonne for first overseas project
The XGC88000 is departing China for the first time to Saudi Arabia for a project under China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative. The transportation and shipment of the giant … Read more