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Infrastructure initiative garners support from nine African presidents
Infrastructure initiative garners support from nine African presidents
21st August 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

Spearheaded by South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI), aimed at accelerating regional trade and unlocking the economic potential of the... 


VISHAAL LUTCHMAN 
Business and government must align and work together to realise South Africa’s export potential
Focus needed to maximise S Africa’s export potential
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The future of the South African materials handling sector will be impacted on significantly by sub-Saharan Africa development and the ability of South Africa to leverage its export capabilities on... 


INFORMATION AT A GLANCE The MiX Journey Management tool presents all information relating to cargo’s journey in a clear and efficient manner to facilitate quicker decision-making
Telematics fleet management solutions guarantee increased profitability
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

When fleet operators are suitably equipped, they are guaranteed to see an increase in profitability as a result of improved fuel consumption, driver behaviour and equipment use while ensuring the... 


TERMS OF AGREEMENT
BMG will distribute Eaton’s conveyor safety switches with all corresponding accessories to provide complete conveyor solutions
BMG to distribute Eaton’s conveyor solutions across sub-Saharan Africa
11th August 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Power management solutions provider Eaton has signed a distribution partnership agreement with technical solutions provider and engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group... 


First delivery of locomotives expected in Q4
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation (BT) will hand over the first of 240 Bombardier Traxx Africa locomotives to State-owned freight utility Transnet, during the fourth quarter of... 


Station’s strategic location to improve corridor capacity
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rosmead station, in the Eastern Cape, was identified as strategic in improving operational capacity along the export corridor and forms part of Phase 1 of State-owned freight utility Transnet’s... 


MARY PHADI Tasa aims to mitigate the plight and ‘exploitation’ of emerging cargo carriers who are at the mercy of larger players in the sector
New association aims to support emerging truck operators
4th August 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

The newly launched Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa (Tasa) aims to assist in meaningfully transforming the local truck and freight industry, with a long-term view of ensuring work for... 


 Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa convener Mary Phadi
New association launched to support emerging truck operators
21st July 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

The newly launched Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa (Tasa) aims to assist in meaningfully transforming the local truck and freight industry, with a long-term view of ensuring work for... 


IMPRINTED
Legrand’s Tattoo collection, with intricate patterns, is the inspiration of urban culture
Arteor Exclusive developed for global projects
21st July 2017

Global electrical and digital building infrastructures specialist Legrand’s range of Arteor wiring devices now encompasses the new ‘Arteor Exclusive’ portfolio, which has been developed for... 


NAKAMBALA SUGAR MILL
Illovo Sugar appointed Bosch Projects as engineering, procurement and construction management consultants for the mill’s expansion
Nakambala sugar mill expansion project completed
21st July 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the third quarter of 2017, project management and equipment design company Bosch Projects completed the implementation of the Nakambala Product Alignment and Refinery project in Mazabuka,... 


POWER PRODUCTS
Fireye’s strong footprint in the African power generation sector will be further bolstered through its partnership with the HMA Group
Australian products showcased at event
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Following the establishment of Australia-based industrial solutions provider HMA Group’s South African subsidiary, the company is looking forward to showcasing its diverse offering at this year’s... 


DUST CONTROL
The grab discharge cycle includes transferring materials down the line using handling systems
Control system minimises dust escape during grab discharge
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT South Africa’s Samson travelling Eco-Hoppers have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle. 


TOGETHER FOR LONGER Individual cell monitoring and balancing extend the life of industrial batteries
Increased battery efficiency for electric forklift fleets
7th July 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial battery management system (BMS) developer Balancell has turned electric forklift batteries into smart connected devices for increased lifespan and efficiency.  


GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
This instrument was developed by Booyco Electronics, specifically to improve safety in any confined spaces
New-generation Sentient hand-held unit for gas detection
7th July 2017

The new generation Ingress Protection 68 rated Sentient handheld unit is widely regarded as the most cost effective, sophisticated and low maintenance gas detection device in the mining industry... 


SARS XRAY SCANNER
A customs cargo X-ray scanner scans a truck at the Beitbridge border post
Musina intermodal terminal expected to improve cross-border trade
7th July 2017 By: Schalk Burger

The Musina Intermodal Terminal (MIT), launched in June, is set to reduce the cost of cross-border trade, especially for bulk commodities, on the North-South trade corridor. The terminal, about 3 km... 


TNPA unveils R255m admin building at Ngqura
TNPA unveils R255m admin building at Ngqura
27th June 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has unveiled a new R255-million administration building – eMendi – at the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. Speaking at the unveiling, TNPA... 


Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies is taken on a tour of the Beitbridge Border Post on Monday
Musina Intermodal Terminal to improve cross-border trade
26th June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

The Musina Intermodal Terminal (MIT), launched on Monday, is set to reduce the cost of cross-border trade, especially for bulk commodities, on the North-South trade corridor. The terminal, about 3... 


Competition Commission prohibits two separate mergers
21st June 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The Competition Commission has prohibited a proposed merger between Dutch packaging manufacturer Greif International and local steel drum manufacturer Rheem South Africa, as it would garner... 


HEAVY HAUL RAIL
The eleventh International Heavy Haul Association conference covers updates on heavy haul developments, rail expansion plans and global technological advancements
Conference to focus on heavy haul rail industry
2nd June 2017

The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA), in partnership with State-owned freight logistics group Transnet and the South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA), will host its eleventh IHHA... 


INDUSTRY OVERHAUL
Tansformation of the heavy haul industry is key in countries, such as South Africa, where a minority of the country’s rail-friendly freight is transported by rail
Heavy-haul industry urged to embrace supply-chain approach
2nd June 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The “ultimate innovation” for the heavy haul industry is to adapt and broaden its view to encompass the entire supply chain if it is to secure a sustainable future, says State-owned railways... 


COUNTERFEIT CAUTION Consumers should be vigilant about where they buy products from to avoid health risks and potential fatalities
Authorities help to curb counterfeit pharmaceuticals
26th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Owing to the devastating effects of counterfeit pharmaceuticals on individual patients, brand owners and the economy, law firm Spoor & Fisher works with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the... 


French logistics group aims to double SA business by 2020
26th May 2017 By: Irma Venter

France-based logistics company ID Logistics hopes to double the size of its business in South Africa by 2020, in terms of revenue and number of contracts and customers, says ID Logistics South... 


France’s ID Logistics aims to double its SA business by 2020
16th May 2017 By: Irma Venter

France-based logistics company ID Logistics hopes to double the size of its business in South Africa by 2020, in terms of revenue and number of contracts and customers, says ID Logistics South... 


MEGA SCISSOR LIFT 
The HL-275 D27 is capable of lifting 1 t to a height of 27.5 m
Mega scissor lift gains first customer
5th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Cold storage designer and manufacturer IDS has become the first customer of construction equipment supplier Goscor to use the HL-275 D27 hydraulic mega scissor lift from Netherlands-based lift... 


FULLY AUTOMATED
The tandem horizontal boring mill is fully automated and programmable
New tandem horizontal boring to be fully operational in July
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Installation of the new tandem horizontal boring mill – which can perform multiple tasks simultaneously – will be complete and fully operational by July, enthuses project services corporation Hydra... 


FULLY ASSEMBLED
Mammoet uses a jacking system to lift the dragline and place it on a specialised transport system to move it to its new location
New concept crane being developed
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Global engineered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Mammoet and engineering specialist Stoof Engineering and Innovation (E&I) are joining forces to develop a containerised heavy lifter... 


ML1812R MECLIFT
The variable-reach truck is designed for swift, efficient and safe handling of heavy loads in diverse industries
Local equipment supplier upgrades product offering
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine manufacturer Meclift has added the ML1812R variable reach truck series to its heavy-lifting equipment range, which has a lifting capacity of 18 t and operates swiftly in confined spaces,... 


South Africa’s hydrogen fuel cell programme making steady progress
South Africa’s hydrogen fuel cell programme making steady progress
14th April 2017 By: Keith Campbell

The Department of Science and technology (DST) is pleased with the progress being made by the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) research, development and innovation (RDI) programme. This is a natural... 


Linebooker online
New online system allows transporters to bid directly on loads
11th April 2017 By: Irma Venter

Linebooker wants to do for the truck transport industry what Uber’s introduction did within the metered taxi industry – disrupt the traditional business model, cut costs and improve competitiveness... 


SA firm sees potential for elevated-track solution in everything mining to public transport
SA firm sees potential for elevated-track solution in everything mining to public transport
7th April 2017 By: Irma Venter

South African company Milotek will later this year start construction of a fractional rapid transit (FRT) system at a private coal mine in Mpumalanga. Milotek director and inventor Andries Louw... 


Sugar industry reduces haulage costs by R38m
31st March 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The South African sugar cane industry should be congratulated on the progress it has made over the past ten years in improving the efficiency of its haulage system in line with the South African... 


Mobility Vision
24th March 2017 By: Irma Venter

Gauteng-based transport economist Andrew Marsay earlier in February detailed his vision for a high-density, high-value public transport system in South Africa, delivered in a presentation at the... 


Outgoing Barloworld CEO on surviving tough times  and the group’s prospects
Outgoing Barloworld CEO on surviving tough times and the group’s prospects
10th March 2017 By: David Oliveira

JSE-listed Barloworld announced the appointment of new CEO Dominic Sewela, who replaced the outgoing Clive Thomson last month. Thomson was appointed in December 2006 and managed the South African... 


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