Konecranes South Africa has taken a major step in digitalising crane maintenance with the launch of its Konecranes Portal, a single access point for customers to monitor crane performance, maintenance history, and asset data. “Issues like downtime, safety risks, and equipment performance cannot be properly addressed without accurate data,” saysContinue Reading
GPA’s Digital Transformation Reaches a New Milestone with the Deployment of Posidonia Management The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards smart, data-driven port operations with the successful implementation and official launch of the Port Management Information System (PMIS), developed by Prodevelop. A recentContinue Reading
Mozambique is leading the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) shift toward soft infrastructure with a major initiative to modernize its key border posts. The country has launched a World Bank-supported project aimed at transforming major crossings into fully operational one-stop border posts (OSBPs) and implementing an integrated customs data-sharing system.Continue Reading
Sandvik Rock Processing, in partnership with its Southern African distributor S&R Enterprises, has introduced its first dual-powered mobile machine in the region: the Sandvik QA452e triple-deck sizing screen featuring Doublescreen technology. The QA452e was immediately deployed to a contractor working on a major dam project in Lesotho, producing high-quality G2Continue Reading
The global maritime industry is accelerating toward lower emissions, driven by stricter regulations, new fuel technologies, and rising expectations from trade partners. For many African countries, keeping pace with this transition is challenging—but failing to adapt carries far greater risks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made it clear thatContinue Reading
Maritime archaeologists from Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum have made a groundbreaking discovery: the world’s largest cog, a type of sturdy cargo and warship that dominated northern European seas from the 10th to 17th centuries. The find, made in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden during seabed investigations for Copenhagen’sContinue Reading
Polymer technology is rapidly reshaping the industrial machinery and lifting equipment landscape, offering performance advantages that are increasingly surpassing traditional steel bearings. As engineering demands evolve and operating environments become harsher, high-performance polymers are proving to be stronger, more durable and more cost-effective for a wide range of lifting applications.Continue Reading
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd has unveiled the LiSIM ROS, a highly advanced crane simulator engineered specifically for Remote Operator Station (ROS) ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes. Built using genuine Liebherr controls, hardware, and PLCs, the system delivers true-to-life responsiveness, ensuring that every movement, load reaction, and operational function mirrors the performanceContinue Reading
ECS Group’s subsidiary, AVS GSA Services, has been appointed as the new General Sales Agent (GSA) for DHL Aviation in Malaysia, managing the airline’s scheduled freighter operations from the country. From Kuala Lumpur, DHL Aviation operates flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, while Penang handles services to Hong Kong, withContinue Reading
De Beers Group’s Upstream Technology business has launched a next generation subsea crawler, more than two decades after developing its first underwater mining system for diamond recovery. The new crawler, designed for Debmarine Namibia’s flagship vessel Benguela Gem, marks a significant advancement in marine diamond recovery technology. Rudi Agostinho, NextContinue Reading
