Transport & Cranes
One Call - Lift, Move, Place
Aestec offers a fully integrated service covering craneage, transport, and placement, removing the need to engage multiple contractors. From initial lift and load through to transport, delivery, and final placement, we manage the entire scope in a coordinated and compliant manner.
Overview
Aestec Transport and Crane provides safe, reliable, and compliant lift, transport,and placement solutions across Gladstone and interstate. We support industrial, civil,and project clients with an integrated service offering that reduces risk, simplifies coordination, and delivers efficient outcomes.
Our operations are underpinned by experienced personnel, fit-for-purpose equipment, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Transport Capability
Aestec operates a diverse fleet capable of supporting a wide range of transport requirements, from small local movements to oversize and interstate loads.
Our transport capability includes:
- Heavy tilt tray transport suitable for machinery, containers, and plant relocations
- Prime mover with tri-axle flat top trailer for general freight, structural steel, pipework, and equipment
- Quad axle deck widening trailer with dolly for heavy, oversize, and overmass loads
- Multiple 6m flatbed trucks for smaller loads and site support
We routinely transport plant, machinery, fabricated structures, modules, containers, and project components across Queensland and interstate.
Crane and Rigging Capability
Aestec provides mobile crane services supported by qualified and experienced personnel.
Our crane capability includes:
- 20T Franna mobile crane
- Qualified Doggers and Riggers
- Support for lifts associated with transport, installation, maintenance, and breakdowns
Crane services are commonly integrated with our transport operations, allowing seamless lift and placement without third-party coordination.
Safety & Compliance
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Aestec maintains robust systems to ensure all transport and lifting activities are conducted safely, compliantly, and in line with legislative and client requirements.
Key safety and compliance credentials include:
- Highly competent and experienced operators
- Qualified Crane Operators, Doggers, and Riggers
- NHVR approvals for oversize and overmass movements
- Third party asset owner approvals where required
- Strong understanding and management of Chain of Responsibility obligations
- Compliance with load restraint requirements and industry best practice
- Supervisors, planners, and operators certified under Basic Fatigue Management
Site-Ready Teams Across Gladstone
Our teams are inducted across major industrial and infrastructure sites within Gladstone and operate under site-specific safety and operational requirements.
Planning & Execution
Aestec provides end-to-end planning and execution support to ensure safe and efficient delivery of transport and crane activities.
This includes:
- Transport planning and route assessment
- Permit and approval management
- Lift planning and sequencing
- Coordination between crane, transport, and site teams
- Short-notice and breakdown response
We routinely transport plant, machinery, fabricated structures, modules, containers, and project components across Queensland and interstate.
Availability and Coverage
- Local Gladstone Operations
- Queensland-wide and interstate transport
- 24/7 call-out availability for breakdowns, urgent lifts, and short-notice transport