<p>A crane including first and second top support members each including at least two container connecting formations so that the first and second top support members are connectable to top comers of a shipping container so that when they are connected to the top of the shipping container they each extend across the width of the top of the shipping container and protrude beyond the width of the shipping container. The support members further each including a connecting formation so that a hoist can be directly or indirectly connected to the support members.</p>