State of the Lifting Industry Report

Commissioned by LEEA in May 2025, this report highlights the key issues facing the lifting industry in relation to skills, recruitment and training.

To better understand the challenges facing lifting operations worldwide, LEEA conducted one of the most comprehensive industry surveys to date, gathering insights from over 350 organisations across more than 50 countries. The findings reveal urgent trends in workforce readiness, training gaps, and retention struggles – and point to what businesses must do to prepare for the future.

This report brings those insights together to help you benchmark your organisation, plan for change and contribute to the solution.