Top Journalists in Industrial Rigging
Adnan Bajic Project Cargo Journal
Editor of Project Cargo Journal; leads daily coverage of heavy-lift moves, carriers, and EPC logistics in the EU and Middle East. Specialties: Project cargo, heavy-lift logistics, specialized transport in EMEA/Asia
Sophie Barnes Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI)
Deputy Editor at HLPFI; writes and commissions news and features on heavy-lift shipping and project logistics worldwide. Specialties: Heavy lift shipping, project forwarding, North America/EMEA carriers
Julian Champkin Hoist magazine
Long-time feature writer covering factory cranes and rigging practice for Hoist; produces deep-dive technical features and sector roundups. Specialties: Overhead cranes/hoists, industrial lifting technology, safety
Alex Dahm International Cranes & Specialized Transport (ICST)
Editor of International Cranes & Specialized Transport; curates ICST’s global coverage and programs industry conferences such as the World Crane & Transport Summit. Specialties: Mobile/tower cranes, specialized transport, global markets, events
Mark Darwin Cranes & Access (Vertikal Press)
Editor of Cranes & Access; leads Vertikal Press coverage of crane and access sectors with regular product and job reports. Specialties: Cranes, access platforms, UK/EU lifting market
Jenny Eagle Hoist magazine / Overhead Crane & Hoist
Editor who returned to Hoist and also steers the relaunch of Overhead Crane & Hoist (OCH), focusing on the North American overhead lifting market. Specialties: Overhead lifting in North America, factory cranes/hoists, editorial leadership
Maria Hadlow International Lift & Hoist (ILH)
Editor & Head of Content at International Lift & Hoist; oversees ILH’s global industrial lifting and rigging coverage and editorial agenda. Specialties: Overhead lifting, below-the-hook/rigging gear, global industrial markets
Dick Hill Heavy Lift News
Editorial Manager of Heavy Lift News; coordinates daily reporting on heavy lift operations and specialized transport worldwide. Specialties: Heavy lift engineering, SPMTs, crane moves, energy/wind projects
David Kershaw Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI)
Editor of HLPFI; leads editorial on carriers, forwarders, and complex heavy-lift project execution across regions. Specialties: Project logistics, multipurpose/heavy-lift shipping, policy and markets
Heinz-Gert Kessel International Cranes & Specialized Transport (ICST)
ICST special correspondent widely cited as a tower crane authority; authors multi-part technical series on wind-turbine installation concepts. Specialties: Tower cranes, wind installation methods, lift planning (technical)
Niamh Marriott International Cranes & Specialized Transport (ICST)
Deputy Editor at ICST; writes features on big-lift crane applications and technology trends in lifting and specialized transport. Specialties: Heavy lifting features, crane product segments, refurbishment/sustainability
Janet Nodar The Journal of Commerce (JOC) – Breakbulk & Project Cargo
Senior Editor for Breakbulk & Heavy Lift at the Journal of Commerce; leads analysis and reporting on project cargo supply chains and market dynamics. Specialties: Breakbulk and heavy lift markets, rates/indices, carriers and ports
Cindy O’Hara Crane Hot Line
Deputy Editor at Crane Hot Line; edits and reports on crane and rigging news, product developments, and industry safety topics. Specialties: Cranes, rigging/specialized lifting, fleet and safety coverage (North America)
Dennis O’Rourke Wire Rope News & Sling Technology
Contributing editor and author of the long-running rigging safety column; writes extensively on crane hazards, inspection, and best practices. Specialties: Rigging safety practices, crane operations, standards (U.S.)
Christian Shelton Cranes Today
Editor of Cranes Today; oversees monthly coverage of lifting technology, fleet trends, and major crane projects worldwide. Specialties: Global lifting industry, crane product development, fleet owners
D.Ann Shiffler American Cranes & Transport (ACT)
Editor of American Cranes & Transport; leads ACT’s flagship rankings and U.S. crane/rigging coverage and co-programs industry events. Specialties: Cranes and rigging (North America), market surveys/rankings, industry leadership
Seth Skydel Crane Hot Line / Lift & Access
Senior Editor for Crane Hot Line and Lift & Access; covers equipment launches, jobsite applications, and rigging/safety developments. Specialties: Cranes, rigging, fleet operations, product technology
Leigh Sparrow Vertikal Press (Vertikal.net / Cranes & Access)
Publisher and long-time editorial leader at Vertikal Press (Vertikal.net, Cranes & Access); influential voice on crane and access industry trends. Specialties: Cranes and access, rental market analysis, incident reporting (EU/UK)
Hannah Sundermeyer American Cranes & Transport (ACT)
Senior journalist at ACT; authors rigging features, SC&RA workshop coverage, and helps manage ACT industry surveys such as the Tower Crane 50. Specialties: Rigging jobs/features, SC&RA coverage, U.S. site reports and rankings
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