At CTS East, we provide specialised crane transport services across South Africa and into neighbouring countries, including Mozambique, Botswana, Eswatini, Zambia, and Namibia. Our fleet and expertise ensure your crane—no matter the size or model—is delivered safely, efficiently, and fully compliant with transport regulations.
Moving cranes involves more than just loading and driving—it requires detailed planning, disassembly, heavy-duty trailers, and proper permits. Whether you need to move a mobile crane, crawler crane, or tower crane components, we’ve got the right equipment and knowledge to handle the job.
Hydraulic mobile crane transport
Tower crane sections and bases
Boom sections and counterweights
Crawler cranes and rigging gear
We operate a range of lowbed, extendable, and multi-axle modular trailers specifically designed to accommodate crane parts and oversized equipment.
Our equipment includes:
Extendable lowbeds for long booms and jibs
Flat decks for counterweights and platforms
Modular trailers for main crane bodies
All loads are carefully secured with heavy-duty chains, slings, and locking mechanisms to ensure stability during transit.
Whether you need to move a crane from Durban Port to a Gauteng construction site, or from Johannesburg to a mining site in Tete, Mozambique, we coordinate every step of the process, including:
Route surveys and planning
Permit applications and approvals
Escort and support vehicle coordination
Cross-border customs clearance
We ensure compliance with all relevant SANRAL regulations, and border protocols when entering neighbouring countries.
Transporting cranes is classified as an abnormal load, requiring strict adherence to legal limits on size, weight, and road access.
We handle:
Abnormal Load Permits (South Africa)
Police or traffic escort coordination
Cross-border transit permits
Customs documentation and clearing
Our drivers are fully certified, and our logistics team ensures all paperwork is prepared before transport begins.
Our crane transport clients include:
Construction companies
Plant hire businesses
Civil engineering contractors
Mining and energy operations
International logistics providers
20+ years of abnormal load experience
Modern fleet of trailers and rigging equipment
Full route, permit, and customs handling
Nationwide and Southern Africa coverage
Reliable delivery timelines and insurance coverage