Konecranes has supplied its latest X-series crane to Croatian packaging company Paklog d.o.o., enhancing the efficiency and safety of their growing packing operations in Zagreb. Ordered in May 2025, the crane and its runway structure are now fully operational, marking the first crane installation in Paklog’s facility. Paklog specializes inContinue Reading
As the shipping industry searches for viable low-carbon solutions, dual-fuel vessels are emerging as the bridge technology of choice. With no scalable zero-carbon alternative currently available, LNG-powered ships are poised to dominate the next ten years of global fleet expansion. Columbia Shipmanagement projects that by the end of 2025, dual-fuelContinue Reading
In Africa’s fast-evolving mining sector, efficient materials handling is critical to project success—especially in operations with long haul distances, steep gradients, tight curves, or difficult terrain. For EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors, haulage systems can become a major cost-driver, with a direct impact on project viability. At the sameContinue Reading
Konecranes S series hoist brings intelligent solutions to enhance operator safety and productivity Crane safety is not optional—it’s essential. That’s the message from Ian Grobler, Sales Manager for Konecranes and Demag South Africa, as the company launches its cutting-edge Konecranes S series hoist, packed with smart technologies designed to elevateContinue Reading
UK-based autonomous drone specialist Windracers has launched an operational hub in Malawi to demonstrate the capabilities of its ULTRA unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in supporting humanitarian air cargo missions across the region. The new hub is located at Kasungu Airfield in central Malawi and is part of a broader initiativeContinue Reading
Liebherr Container Cranes continues to redefine container handling with its advanced range of Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) cranes, offering electric, hybrid, and variable speed generator (VSG) models. Designed with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, and adaptability, these RTGs empower terminal operators to enhance operational efficiency while progressing toward aContinue Reading
This year marks a major milestone for Powerscreen and its exclusive Southern African distributor, ELB Equipment, as they celebrate 30 years of dominance in the mobile crushing and screening industry. With an estimated 50–60% market share and an unmatched range of rugged machines built for African conditions, the partnership continuesContinue Reading
iTek Drives has secured a new order to supply motor control panels to a mining operation in Uganda, further expanding its presence across Sub-Saharan Africa. The panels will be shipped alongside variable frequency drives (VFDs) and replacement electric motors, enabling a comprehensive upgrade of the hoist, long-travel, and cross-travelContinue Reading
Konecranes has introduced its latest innovation—the Konecranes D-Series electric chain hoist, built to meet the demands of modern industries seeking durable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions. Engineered for reliability, the new hoist series combines robust construction, advanced safety features, and a compact, space-saving design, making it ideal for a wideContinue Reading
Fast and secure data transmission is becoming increasingly important in digitized logistics. An existing communications infrastructure is the basic prerequisite for this. To investigate how reliable the various communication networks are, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML have joined forces with DACHSER and the EuropeanContinue Reading
