The Munich Fire Service has enhanced its operational capabilities with the commissioning of two new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile cranes, marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. These 70-tonne, four-axle cranes replace older units that had been in service since the 1990s. The upgrade ensures improved reliabilityContinue Reading
South Africa’s heavy lifting sector has taken a significant step forward with the delivery of the first Liebherr mobile cranes equipped with the advanced LICCON3 control system. Leading crane hire companies Marlboro Crane Hire and Concord Cranes are the first in Africa to invest in the new-generation LTM 1100-5.3 cranes,Continue Reading
In Africa’s rapidly expanding cargo and bulk handling sector, where efficiency, safety, and dust control are critical, Flexicon has introduced a solution tailored to meet demanding operational conditions. The company’s latest Pneumati-Con dilute phase vacuum conveying system features a dual-intake design that allows operators to handle materials from both smallContinue Reading
HPE Africa continues to expand its portfolio of high-performance machinery with the introduction of the HB640 backhoe loader series from Hyundai Construction Equipment. Designed for demanding applications across construction, agriculture, earthmoving and utilities, the HB640 range combines productivity, versatility and ease of operation. According to Managing Director Ross Collard, theContinue Reading
A purpose-designed transfer chute has significantly improved screening efficiency and overall process stability at an iron ore mine in Sierra Leone. Drawing on its extensive expertise in dry bulk materials handling, Weba Chute Systems successfully addressed persistent transfer point challenges within the mine’s wet processing plant. The operation had beenContinue Reading
– Concord Cranes and Marlboro Crane Hire in South Africa both invest in an LTM 1100-5.3– Liebherr control system convinces with enhanced operational efficiency, improved safety systems and a redesigned interface for easier operation– Customers benefit from fast support, minimal downtime, and reliable performance as a result of strong aftermarketContinue Reading
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the 2026 edition of the IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) will take place in Singapore on April 8–9, 2026. The announcement was made as the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) concluded in Lima, Peru, highlighting the growing importance of data, digital technologiesContinue Reading
BMG has recently been appointed by SKF Automotive as a distribution partner for the full SKF Vehicle Aftermarket range, bringing premium OEM-approved components to heavy-duty vehicles across Southern Africa. “Through this partnership, we supply fleet operators, workshops, and the automotive sector with trusted SKF Vehicle Aftermarket components that deliver quality,Continue Reading
The government of Mozambique has taken a major step toward transforming its transport infrastructure with the creation of a dedicated office to oversee the development of a long-envisioned North–South railway corridor. The newly established North–South Railway Office (GLNS) will coordinate the planning, financing and implementation of what will become theContinue Reading
Imagine a world where roadblocks were as routine as traffic lights—where every driver expected, almost as a matter of habit, to be breathalysed or drug tested. At first glance, it might feel excessive. But what if that visibility and consistency were exactly what South Africa needs to make its roadsContinue Reading
