Michelin has recently unveiled its groundbreaking research titled “Unlocking the Power of TCO: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability.” This initiative aims to inspire South African transporters to operate more efficient and sustainable fleets. For instance, a fleet of 50 trucks could save R1,331,050 annually by upgrading fromContinue Reading
The CSIR is spearheading a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for the Northern Cape’s initiative to produce green hydrogen within a proposed special economic zone (SEZ) and a new port at Boegoebaai, alongside other infrastructural developments. The SEA will encompass the proposed port, the SEZ adjacent to it, and the broaderContinue Reading
Superior Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has introduced a redesigned version of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The updated design features larger pad cartridges for increased durability and a reinforced connection point between the pads and cradle frame. Engineered toContinue Reading
Special Steels, a prominent national supplier of certified steel products to South Africa’s engineering, mining, and manufacturing sectors, is relocating from Wadeville, Johannesburg, to a larger facility in Roodekop. This move addresses the growing demand for its alloy and carbon steel products by providing expanded warehouse space for stock sourcedContinue Reading
“Today, equipment availability is the top priority for mines aiming to maximize uptime and productivity,” states Brenton Spies, Managing Director of Booyco Engineering. “Whenever an HVAC system in a cab requires repair or replacement, the machine sits idle, resulting in costly production losses. Our heavy-duty designs and local manufacturing ensureContinue Reading
Mammoet, the world leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has unveiled the SK6000, the strongest land-based crane ever built. Designed to streamline large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, the SK6000 enables construction using larger modular components in parallel, helping projects reach completion more quickly and cost-effectively. With a lifting capacityContinue Reading
The signing ceremony took place in Dubai and was attended by notable figures including His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World; Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO of Drydocks World; You Ruikai, Chairman of ZPMC; and senior management from both companies. The design, construction, testing,Continue Reading
Congo Terminal, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), is making a substantial investment to build a new port terminal at Pointe-Noire. An allocation of €400 million (around $447 million) has been set aside for this project, which will feature a 750-meter quay with a depth of 17 meters, aContinue Reading
Swissport has struck a deal with Saudia Cargo to serve as the airline’s ground handling agent at Nairobi Airport in Kenya. The Switzerland-headquartered ground handler will handle all aspects of ground support, including cargo handling, loading and unloading and special care for temperature-sensitive products. Saudia Cargo operates eight weekly flightsContinue Reading
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg, marking a significant step toward advancing global port operations. The MoU outlines a collaborative effort to tackle key challenges inContinue Reading
