Industry Associations in Lifting and Hoisting

Industry associations play a crucial role in strengthening safety, standardisation and professional practice across the lifting, hoisting and specialised-transport sector. At Cranes for You, we closely follow the work of these organisations to ensure our training and advisory services reflect the latest international developments.

Below is an overview of the most relevant industry associations.

International

International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA)

ICSA brings together leading crane manufacturers, rental associations and regulatory bodies to address global challenges in crane safety and operation. The group develops internationally recognised guidance documents, position statements and technical recommendations. Their work helps harmonise safety expectations across different regions and industries.

Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

LEEA is the world’s most respected authority for lifting-equipment inspection, certification and competence. They set global training and qualification standards for inspectors, technicians and lifting professionals. LEEA’s guidance and technical bulletins are used worldwide by manufacturers, contractors and inspection bodies.

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)

SC&RA is a leading international association covering cranes, rigging and abnormal transport. Known for its best-practice documents, regulatory advocacy and safety programmes, SC&RA influences how heavy transport and lifting operations are planned and executed globally. Their insights are widely adopted throughout the industry, including far beyond North America.

Europe

• ESTA – European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes
• VVT – Vertical Transport Association (NL)
• EKH – Approved Companies for Certification of Hoisting & Lifting Equipment (NL)
• NVAF – Dutch Association of Foundation Contractors
• TLN – Transport and Logistics Netherlands
• VBKV – Belgian Crane Rental Association
• Bundesfachgruppe Schwertransporte und Kranarbeiten (DE)
• GENOSK – Genossenschaft für Schwertransporte und Kranarbeiten (DE)
• Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers (FR)
• CPA – Construction Plant-Hire Association (UK)
• HTA – Heavy Transport Association (UK)
• ANAGRUAL – National Association of Public Service Crane Rental (ES)
• Danish Construction Association
• Finnish International and Contract Road Carriers
• Finnish Infra Contractors Association
• Swedish Mobile Crane Association
• OSPTN – Polish Heavy Transport Association
• UFL – Union Française de Levage (FR)
• A.N.N.A. – Autogru & Exceptional Transport Association (IT)
• Vereinigung Schweizerischer Pneukranunternehmer (CH)

Outside Europe

• CCRA – Canadian Crane Rental Association
• CICA – Crane Industry Council of Australia
• Crane Association of New Zealand
• CMAA – Crane Manufacturers Association of America
• SINDIPESA – Brazil
• JCA – Japan Crane Association
• Turkish Heavy Transport Association – Ağır Nakliyeciler Derneği

Why These Associations Matter

These organisations shape international expectations for:

• safe lifting and hoisting operations
• competency and training requirements
• certification and inspection methods
• harmonised technical and operational guidelines
• safer heavy transport and crane-planning practices

By following their work, we help ensure that our clients operate safely, efficiently and in line with the latest standards.

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