Transnet’s straddle carriers continue to face frequent breakdowns, impacting operations across South Africa’s ports. According to the latest Cargo Movement Update from the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa), container throughput saw a slight improvement, rising from a daily average of 10,691 TEUsContinue Reading
As significant excess capacity continues to flood the shipping market, with more expected next year, the key question facing analysts is when the market will finally reach a balance. According to the CEO of maritime consultancy Sea-Intelligence, the most optimistic scenario involves a 3.8% year-on-year growth in container volume startingContinue Reading
Dinnissen is excited to announce that its Sampling Unit has achieved an expanded ATEX certification, allowing it to operate in a variety of hazardous environments with explosion risks. This certification covers internal zones 20, 21, and 22, as well as external zones 21 and 22, and complies with Directive 2014/34/EU.Continue 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
“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
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp, a German manufacturer specializing in cable carriers, chain-compatible cables, and conveyor and protection systems, has launched a new aluminium hole stay system for its LG series. The company claims this innovation extends the service life of the cable carrier while improving the overall system’s sustainability. Key benefits includeContinue Reading
Eazi Access is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year’s SAPICS Conference & Exhibition which will be taking place at Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from the 9th – 12th of June 2024. The theme for the 46th Annual Conference is Supply Chain Metamorphosis,Continue Reading
[Neponset, IL] Every day, bulk handlers struggle with the conveyor discharge zone emitting dust, carryback, and spillage, some of the leading problems that cause equipment breakdowns, workplace safety violations, and raise the cost of operation. Martin Engineering’s decades of research and development have resulted in some practical methods and innovativeContinue Reading
