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- [French-South African Partnership Boosts Hospital Water & Energy Efficiency](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/05/06/french-south-african-partnership-boosts-hospital-water-energy-efficiency/) - Local industrial water treatment specialist G-Chem Aquacare has partnered with global specialists to improve water, energy and carbon efficiency within Free State hospitals. Known as the FASEP ODYAFRICA project, this groundbreaking initiative is supported by the French government through the FASEP (Fonds d’Études et d’Aide au Secteur Privé) programme, investing more than €500,000 (approximately R9.6 million) and French-South African Partnership Boosts Hospital Water & Energy Efficiency
- [Hitachi Showcases Zero-Emission Battery Dump Truck at Zambian Copper Mine](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/05/06/hitachi-showcases-zero-emission-battery-dump-truck-at-zambian-copper-mine/) - Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa recently reinforced its position as a leading provider of construction and mining equipment by hosting a “Battery, Truck & Electrification Showcase.” The showcase, held last week at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Copper Mine in Zambia, featured a technical demonstration of its Full Battery Dump Truck. More than 30 mining customers from approximately Hitachi Showcases Zero-Emission Battery Dump Truck at Zambian Copper Mine
- [Trafigura Signs $65M Gold Offtake Deal with Heath Goldfields in Ghana](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/05/06/trafigura-signs-65m-gold-offtake-deal-with-heath-goldfields-in-ghana/) - Trafigura Group, a commodities trading company that connects essential resources, such as oil, petroleum products, metals, minerals, gas, and power, with customers, has signed an offtake agreement with Heath Goldfields, a leaseholder and operator of the Bogoso‑Prestea Gold Mine in Ghana’s Western Region. Under this agreement, Trafigura will purchase 700,000 ounces of gold doré from the Trafigura Signs $65M Gold Offtake Deal with Heath Goldfields in Ghana
- [OST-Africa’s E-Base Redefines Pump Reliability in Mining Operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/05/06/ost-africas-e-base-redefines-pump-reliability-in-mining-operations/) - OST-Africa has developed the Efficiency Base (E-Base) system, which is a precision-engineered belt drive base system, developed to optimise tension, alignment and efficiency in pump and motor applications in mining and heavy industry. “Our robust E-Base system is a self-tensioning base, designed for pump applications with V-belt drives, to ensure precise belt alignment and reduced OST-Africa’s E-Base Redefines Pump Reliability in Mining Operations
- [Mining’s transformative power spurred by honest engagement](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/03/05/minings-transformative-power-spurred-by-honest-engagement-2/) - Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of social transformation that can be enhanced by more effective dialogue between public and private sector players. As Cape Town hosted the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the focus again includes ways to harness mining’s contribution Mining’s transformative power spurred by honest engagement
- [Self-tensioning system improves pump reliability in tough operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/23/self-tensioning-system-improves-pump-reliability-in-tough-operations/) - OST-Africa has developed the Efficiency Base (E-Base) system, which is a precision-engineered belt drive base system, developed to optimise tension, alignment and efficiency in pump and motor applications in mining and heavy industry. “Our robust E-Base system is a self-tensioning base, designed for pump applications with V-belt drives, to ensure precise belt alignment and reduced
- [South Africa takes the lead as the global home of Weir’s ENDURON® Elite screens](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/23/south-africa-takes-the-lead-as-the-global-home-of-weirs-enduron-elite-screens/) - South Africa has cemented its position as a global centre for the production of Weir’s cutting edge ENDURON® Elite banana screens. Backed by major infrastructure investment at Weir’s Alrode facility in Gauteng, this site is now the first in the world dedicated solely to manufacturing this advanced new range. The Alrode expansion adds a further
- [Mining’s transformative power spurred by honest engagement](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/23/minings-transformative-power-spurred-by-honest-engagement/) - Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of social transformation that can be enhanced by more effective dialogue between public and private sector players. As Cape Town hosted the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the focus again includes ways to harness mining’s contribution
- [Why African miners must upgrade machinery now](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/23/why-african-miners-must-upgrade-machinery-now/) - The African mining equipment sector is entering a decisive phase. Growth across the continent is not simply expanding opportunity, it is fundamentally raising the performance, scale and efficiency standards required to remain competitive. For mining operators, this shift turns equipment strategy into a long-term business decision rather than a routine capital upgrade. Current projections indicate
- [AECI unveils SmartShot Nano at Mining Indaba 2026, bringing electronic precision to smaller blasts](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/10/aeci-unveils-smartshot-nano-at-mining-indaba-2026-bringing-electronic-precision-to-smaller-blasts/) - At Mining Indaba 2026, AECI is stepping into the spotlight with a solution designed to meet one of mining’s most practical challenges: delivering electronic blasting precision without the complexity and scale of large systems. As a mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation, AECI is showcasing SmartShot Nano, a compact electronic initiation system developed
- [Integrity at every stage closing the gaps in the mining value chain](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/10/integrity-at-every-stage-closing-the-gaps-in-the-mining-value-chain/) - Realising value through a unified pit to port approach As Mining Indaba 2026 convenes, African mining is undergoing a significant structural shift. The mining value chain is no longer linear. It has evolved into an interconnected ecosystem in which integrity at every stage directly influences commercial outcomes, investor confidence, and long-term resilience. For operations seeking
- [SEW-EURODRIVE powers ahead as a driving force in African mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/02/10/sew-eurodrive-powers-ahead-as-a-driving-force-in-african-mining/) - SEW-EURODRIVE continues to strengthen its position as a leading partner to Africa’s mining industry, delivering robust, commodity-specific power pack and drive train solutions that support some of the continent’s most demanding mining operations. With a deliberate, customer-centric strategy and decades of on-the-ground experience, the company has become synonymous with reliability, innovation, and long-term support in
- [Grindrod’s road transport division enhances cargo movement in Southern Africa, improving logistics and streamlining supply chains](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/30/grindrods-road-transport-division-enhances-cargo-movement-in-southern-africa-improving-logistics-and-streamlining-supply-chains/) - As the complexity of African supply chains increases, the demand for cohesive, technology-driven transportation solutions has never been more crucial. Grindrod’s road transport services are addressing this demand by providing safe, efficient, and economical road transport options from origins to Grindrod’s terminals and intermodal facilities, eventually reaching global markets. With over a century of logistics
- [UD Trucks: Advancing Sustainable Growth Amid Global Volatility](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/30/ud-trucks-advancing-sustainable-growth-amid-global-volatility/) - As economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the transport industry, UD Trucks Southern Africa has demonstrated confident, stable growth—supported by disciplined execution, strong retail partnerships and a relentless focus on customer uptime. These themes came to life at the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement, held at Zwartkops Raceway, where media representatives gained first-hand
- [FAW Trucks Southern Africa concludes 2025 with unprecedented sales momentum, carrying this trajectory into January 2026](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/30/faw-trucks-southern-africa-concludes-2025-with-unprecedented-sales-momentum-carrying-this-trajectory-into-january-2026/) - FAW Trucks Southern Africa had a strong sales performance in December 2025, delivering 796 trucks and ending the year with total sales of 6,549 trucks in the Southern African market. This December total is the highest the company has ever recorded in the region and shows ongoing demand for FAW’s locally assembled trucks, even amid tough
- [Introducing the UD Quester 2026: Advancing Performance for Enhanced Efficiency](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/30/introducing-the-ud-quester-2026-advancing-performance-for-enhanced-efficiency/) - On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, UD Trucks held the 2026 Media Engagement event at Zwartkops Raceway in Centurion. This event served as a platform for the company to connect with the media and showcase their commitment to enhancing customer performance, resilience, and value within the Southern African market. A significant highlight of the event was
- [DSV has expanded its road fleet in South Africa by adding six electric trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/22/dsv-has-expanded-its-road-fleet-in-south-africa-by-adding-six-electric-trucks/) - DSV has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts by adding six new Volvo FM 4 x 2 electric trucks to its fleet in South Africa. This announcement follows the successful launch of the company’s first 8-ton electric truck back in November, underscoring DSV’s continued dedication to reducing carbon emissions and providing more sustainable transport
- [FQM Strengthens Zambia’s Transport and Logistics Sector with Major Load-and-Haul Contract to Mineral Link](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/22/fqm-strengthens-zambias-transport-and-logistics-sector-with-major-load-and-haul-contract-to-mineral-link/) - First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has boosted Zambia’s transport and logistics sector by awarding a major load-and-haul contract to Mineral Link Limited, a growing Zambian logistics and haulage company. The contract marks a significant shift in the mining industry, where heavy haul operations—traditionally managed internally or by foreign companies—are now
- [New Solution Introduced to Tackle Truck Congestion in Walvis Bay](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/22/new-solution-introduced-to-tackle-truck-congestion-in-walvis-bay-2/) - A new initiative launched in Walvis Bay on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, aims to tackle the ongoing truck congestion in the harbour town, creating a safer, more efficient, and respectful environment for long-haul drivers and logistics operators. The Walvis Bay Truck Park and Staging Area features a modern ticketing and scheduling system designed to regulate
- [Why quality Aggregates are essential to strong, long-lasting construction](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/why-quality-aggregates-are-essential-to-strong-long-lasting-construction/) - In construction, the performance of a structure is only as strong as the materials used to build it. While concrete, asphalt and base layers often take centre stage, the aggregates within them play a defining role in determining long term strength, durability and reliability. Aggregate sizing and grading are not simply box ticking exercises. They
- [Cementation Africa’s smart fleet approach](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/cementation-africas-smart-fleet-approach/) - Strategic fleet management is a critical driver behind Cementation Africa’s ability to deliver safe, efficient and flexible underground mining and shaft sinking projects. By combining contracting expertise with strong in-house engineering capability, the company ensures that equipment selection, maintenance and utilisation are closely aligned with project requirements. According to Arthur Adams, Manager Engineering at Cementation
- [Jubilee Metals secures $10M to boost copper growth in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/jubilee-metals-secures-10m-to-boost-copper-growth-in-zambia/) - AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group has taken another decisive step in its strategic transformation after receiving a second cash instalment of $10 million from South African private mining group One Chrome. The payment follows the completion of One Chrome’s acquisition of Jubilee’s South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations, marking a major milestone in
- [Strike at DRDGOLD’s ERGO operations suspended](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/strike-at-drdgolds-ergo-operations-suspended-2/) - DRDGOLD’s ERGO operations continue as normal after strike action scheduled for yesterday was called off. The National Union of Mineworks (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) issued a 48-hour strike notice to the tailings retreatment company earlier this week. The dispute is over wages and profit sharing and remains unresolved. The
- [Chrome producers and ferrochrome smelters rejects chrome ore export tax](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/chrome-producers-and-ferrochrome-smelters-rejects-chrome-ore-export-tax-2/) - Chrome ore producers, represented by the Ferro Alloy Producers Association (FAPA), are aligned on the fundamental need for globally competitive electricity prices as the primary intervention required to restart idled smelters. The industry remains united in its commitment to safeguard the ferrochrome and broader ferroalloy sector, to continue adding value to South Africa’s mineral endowment,
- [Tru-Trac named SACEEC exporter of the year](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/15/tru-trac-named-saceec-exporter-of-the-year/) - Tru-Trac, a proudly South African manufacturer of conveyor solutions, has been awarded Exporter of the Year 2025 by the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), recognising the company’s engineering excellence, product innovation and strong performance in global markets. The award was announced recently at a SACEEC ceremony, underscoring the company’s growing reputation as a
- [Strengthening SA’s roads for the long haul](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/04/strengthening-sas-roads-for-the-long-haul/) - AfriSam’s Roadstab Cement continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s road infrastructure. As a purpose-designed stabilising cement, it provides engineers and contractors with a dependable high performance solution for improving the strength, durability and longevity of road layers – particularly in challenging local conditions. Engineered for Performance and Reliability Developed specifically for
- [Galvanizing with zinc a proven solution to combat corrosion](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/04/galvanizing-with-zinc-a-proven-solution-to-combat-corrosion/) - The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa is reinforcing the importance of zinc galvanizing technology in mitigating corrosion, a natural process that compromises the integrity of steel structures and components across South Africa particularly at the coast. Extractive metallurgy transforms mineral ores into usable pure metals such as iron, zinc, aluminium and tin, but corrosion drives metals back
- [AES makes a solid case for coal and biomass as fuel source options](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/04/aes-makes-a-solid-case-for-coal-and-biomass-as-fuel-source-options/) - Solid fuels such as coal and biomass (for example, wood chips) are both cost-effective and readily available fuel source options. However, both come with unique benefits and challenges says specialist steam and boiler operations maintenance and service provider, Associated Energy Services (AES). Once fed into a furnace, solid fuel takes time to ignite. Conversely, liquid or gaseous
- [ABB enables rapid recovery at Valterra Platinum’s Tumela Mine](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2026/01/04/abb-enables-rapid-recovery-at-valterra-platinums-tumela-mine/) - Within 24 hours, ABB mobilised a cross-functional response team from its Longmeadow facility in Johannesburg led by Jan van Zyl, Product Line Manager Primary Switchgear and Manie Jooste, Product Line Manager Secondary Switchgear. “We knew the stakes were high, not just for production but for safety and continuity. Our team came together quickly to design, build and
- [Strike at DRDGOLD’s ERGO operations suspended](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/29/strike-at-drdgolds-ergo-operations-suspended/) - DRDGOLD’s ERGO operations continue as normal after strike action scheduled for yesterday was called off. The National Union of Mineworks (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) issued a 48-hour strike notice to the tailings retreatment company earlier this week. The dispute is over wages and profit sharing and remains unresolved. The
- [New AssetCare enhances Glencore Technology aftermarket services](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/29/new-assetcare-enhances-glencore-technology-aftermarket-services/) - Glencore Technology announces AssetCare, a new division that evolves their aftermarket offering with a reinforced commitment to delivering expanded end-to-end lifecycle support for clients across the globe. For more than 40 years, Glencore Technology has established themselves as world-leading providers of innovative solutions for the mining industry. Behind each successful commissioning is a dedicated aftermarket
- [Harmony awards Metso key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/29/harmony-awards-metso-key-equipment-for-its-eva-copper-mine-project-2/) - Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia. The Eva Copper Mine Project is the first greenfield copper concentrator of this scale in the region in over a decade and is critical to Australia’s supply of future-facing metals. The order value of approximately EUR 55 million has been booked in Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter orders received. “We are extremely proud to have been chosen by Harmony. From initial sample test
- [Drones make inspections in GPS-denied areas possible](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/29/drones-make-inspections-in-gps-denied-areas-possible/) - In order to conduct inspections in tight spaces, such as Boilers, Vessels, Tanks and Structures, scaffolding or rope access is recommended. However, this can be a time-consuming and costly exercise. Besides, there is the risk of exposing personnel assigned for inspections to hazards. Alternatively, using its Elios technology, Steinmüller Africa offers autonomous inspections in areas
- [$1.4 Billion Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway Boosts Copper Trade in Southern Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/1-4-billion-deal-to-modernize-tazara-railway-boosts-copper-trade-in-southern-africa/) - China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a landmark $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line, a crucial transport corridor for moving copper and other resources from southern Africa to global markets. The deal, officially announced by the Zambian government, marks a significant step in reviving a railway that has long been
- [Maputo Port Sets New Records in Cargo and Rail Handling](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/maputo-port-sets-new-records-in-cargo-and-rail-handling/) - The Port of Maputo has achieved unprecedented operational milestones, marking a strong recovery and solidifying its position as a key regional logistics hub. According to Neusa Monjane Saranga, Commercial Director of Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), July volumes exceeded all expectations. The port handled 1,523,041.64 tonnes, breaking the previous record of 1,361,905.71 tonnes set in August
- [Lobito Atlantic Railway Moves 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC, Strengthening Copperbelt Supply Chains](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/lobito-atlantic-railway-moves-15000-tons-of-sulphur-to-drc-strengthening-copperbelt-supply-chains/) - The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has completed the transport of 15,000 tons of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reinforcing the corridor’s growing role as a logistics backbone for Africa’s mining and bulk cargo industries. The shipment, carried by the ANEMON vessel, was discharged at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL) and seamlessly transferred onto the Benguela Railway for the inland journey to Kolwezi, a
- [Lobito Rail Corridor: Africa’s New Bulk Gateway Gains U.S. Momentum](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/lobito-rail-corridor-africas-new-bulk-gateway-gains-u-s-momentum/) - Game-changer for mineral logistics in Central and Southern Africa The long-awaited Lobito Corridor rail project—set to reshape how bulk minerals are moved across Africa—has picked up serious momentum, with U.S. backing, European investment, and growing private sector interest. Designed to link the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia, the Lobito Corridor will provide a direct bulk cargo
- [Lobito Corridor Gains Global Traction as Zambia Strengthens EU–Italy Partnerships](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/lobito-corridor-gains-global-traction-as-zambia-strengthens-eu-italy-partnerships/) - ROME, Italy – Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure-led development by deepening strategic ties with the European Union and Italy through the transformative Lobito Corridor Project, following a high-level summit in Rome. The summit, focused on Italy’s Mattei Plan and the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, was co-hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- [From Japan and Norway to Abu Dhabi: Forwarder Keeps HVDC Project on Track](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/from-japan-and-norway-to-abu-dhabi-forwarder-keeps-hvdc-project-on-track/) - When transporting highly specialized cargo, even the smallest delay can jeopardize an entire project. This reality shaped the challenge faced by deugro, which was tasked with delivering 15,500 tons of subsea cable from ports in Japan and Norway to a cable-laying vessel in Abu Dhabi. Working on behalf of Samsung C&T, the shipment was critical
- [Vietnam’s Rise: From China+1 Fallback to Southeast Asia’s Sourcing Powerhouse](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/vietnams-rise-from-china1-fallback-to-southeast-asias-sourcing-powerhouse/) - As global trade tensions, tariffs, and protectionist policies reshape supply chains, companies are rethinking where and how they source. Once a secondary option in the China+1 strategy, Vietnam is now emerging as a frontline manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia. “Over the past decade, Vietnam has evolved into a strategic pillar of global supply chains,” said Laurence Cheung, Managing
- [Global Trade Reshapes as New Markets Rise Amid Tariff Turbulence](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/global-trade-reshapes-as-new-markets-rise-amid-tariff-turbulence/) - Global trade is in the midst of one of its most dramatic transformations in decades. Emerging economies from Asia to Africa are taking centre stage as manufacturers and multinationals diversify away from China, spurred by tariffs, protectionist policies, and the quest for supply chain resilience. A recent industry study highlights 20 countries—including Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, and
- [Stena Line Recognized Again for Excellence in Ferry Operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/stena-line-recognized-again-for-excellence-in-ferry-operations/) - Stena Line has once again been named Best Ferry Company at the 33rd Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, marking the company’s 32nd win and reinforcing its reputation for reliability and operational excellence—qualities that resonate with cargo and bulk transport operators worldwide. The award recognizes Stena Line’s commitment to efficient fleet management, punctual service, and high standards of customer and cargo handling,
- [Air Cargo Rates Set to Climb After FAA Grounds MD-11 Freighters](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/air-cargo-rates-set-to-climb-after-faa-grounds-md-11-freighters/) - Global air cargo markets are bracing for a potential rate surge following the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s emergency decision to ground all MD-11 freighter aircraft in the wake of last week’s fatal UPS crash in Louisville. The grounding is expected to strain capacity on key routes, particularly across the transpacific corridor, where the tri-jet freighter remains a workhorse for
- [ECS Subsidiary AVS Appointed GSA for DHL Aviation in Malaysia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/ecs-subsidiary-avs-appointed-gsa-for-dhl-aviation-in-malaysia/) - 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, with additional capacity through Road Feeder
- [FedEx Expands Intra-Asia Network with New Incheon–Hanoi–Guangzhou Route](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/fedex-expands-intra-asia-network-with-new-incheon-hanoi-guangzhou-route/) - FedEx has strengthened its presence in Asia with the launch of a new weekly flight linking Incheon (South Korea), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Guangzhou (China) — a strategic move aimed at meeting surging demand across the Asia Pacific air cargo market. The new service, operating every Monday, connects Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi before continuing to the FedEx
- [Hong Kong Air Cargo Expansion Strengthens Trade Links Relevant to Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/hong-kong-air-cargo-expansion-strengthens-trade-links-relevant-to-africa/) - Johannesburg, South Africa — Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has been steadily expanding its global network, with recent growth in Asia and Europe creating stronger indirect trade connections for African markets. On 2 September 2025, the carrier increased its Hong Kong–Dhaka service from one to two weekly flights, while between 8 and 30 September it is operating six weekly flights on the Hong Kong–Hanoi route.
- [Ascend Airways Malaysia Takes Delivery of First Freighter, Eyes November Launch](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/ascend-airways-malaysia-takes-delivery-of-first-freighter-eyes-november-launch/) - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Ascend Airways Malaysia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has taken delivery of its first freighter as it prepares to launch commercial operations in November 2025, targeting both cargo and passenger ACMI services across Asia. The airline, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, received its Conditional Air Service Permit (CASP) from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) in 2024 and is in
- [Asia Pacific Airlines Ride Cargo Boom in July Amid Tariff Pressures](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/asia-pacific-airlines-ride-cargo-boom-in-july-amid-tariff-pressures/) - Asia Pacific airlines saw robust cargo demand in July 2025, driven by strong export activity as shippers rushed to move goods ahead of U.S. tariff implementations. According to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), rose 8.6% year-on-year. This growth came despite lingering
- [Chrome producers and ferrochrome smelters rejects chrome ore export tax](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/chrome-producers-and-ferrochrome-smelters-rejects-chrome-ore-export-tax/) - Chrome ore producers, represented by the Ferro Alloy Producers Association (FAPA), are aligned on the fundamental need for globally competitive electricity prices as the primary intervention required to restart idled smelters. The industry remains united in its commitment to safeguard the ferrochrome and broader ferroalloy sector, to continue adding value to South Africa’s mineral endowment,
- [Harmony awards Metso key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/harmony-awards-metso-key-equipment-for-its-eva-copper-mine-project/) - Harmony has selected Metso to deliver the key equipment for its Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia. The Eva Copper Mine Project is the first greenfield copper concentrator of this scale in the region in over a decade and is critical to Australia’s supply of future-facing metals. The order value of approximately EUR 55 million has been booked in Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter orders received. “We are extremely proud to have been chosen by Harmony. From initial sample test
- [Exxaro divests FerroAlloys to consortium in which its employees have 40% stake](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/exxaro-divests-ferroalloys-to-consortium-in-which-its-employees-have-40-stake/) - Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys Proprietary Limited to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys Management, and EverSeed Energy Proprietary Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary EverSeed Metal Powders Proprietary Limited, for R250 million. EverSeed is a 100% black-owned investor and operator
- [Weba Chute systems delivers decade-long performance at Palabora Copper Mine](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/weba-chute-systems-delivers-decade-long-performance-at-palabora-copper-mine/) - More than a decade after installation, the custom engineered transfer chutes supplied by Weba Chute Systems to Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) continue to operate with virtually no maintenance – a testament to the power of purpose-built design and engineering precision in demanding underground environments. Located in Limpopo Province, South Africa, PMC’s underground block-cave operation required
- [EU Invests €50 Million to Modernize Zambia Railways](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/eu-invests-e50-million-to-modernize-zambia-railways/) - LUSAKA – Zambia’s ambitions to develop a modern and efficient railway system received a significant boost this week as the European Union (EU) announced a €50 million grant to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL). The funding is earmarked for the rehabilitation of key railway tracks and the upgrading of signalling systems, marking a major step toward
- [Mozambique Announces Major $500 Million Expansion of Port of Maputo](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/mozambique-announces-major-500-million-expansion-of-port-of-maputo-2/) - The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced a major investment plan of about 500 million US dollars over the next three years aimed at expanding and modernizing key infrastructure at the Port of Maputo, one of Mozambique’s most important economic gateways. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, speaking on Thursday during a working visit to the
- [Mozambique to Develop New Dondo Logistics Terminal to Ease Pressure on Beira Port](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/mozambique-to-develop-new-dondo-logistics-terminal-to-ease-pressure-on-beira-port/) - Mozambique’s government has approved a plan for the Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), the national railway company, to lead the development of a major new logistics terminal in Dondo. The terminal, which will cover 70 hectares with room for future expansion, is being created to help manage growing demand for the port of Beira
- [Mozambique Announces Major $500 Million Expansion of Port of Maputo](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/12/09/mozambique-announces-major-500-million-expansion-of-port-of-maputo/) - The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has announced a major investment plan of about 500 million US dollars over the next three years aimed at expanding and modernizing key infrastructure at the Port of Maputo, one of Mozambique’s most important economic gateways. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, speaking on Thursday during a working visit to the
- [New Solution Introduced to Tackle Truck Congestion in Walvis Bay](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/new-solution-introduced-to-tackle-truck-congestion-in-walvis-bay/) - A new initiative launched in Walvis Bay on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, aims to tackle the ongoing truck congestion in the harbour town, creating a safer, more efficient, and respectful environment for long-haul drivers and logistics operators. The Walvis Bay Truck Park and Staging Area features a modern ticketing and scheduling system designed to regulate
- [Babcock elevates the standard of used DAF trucks with their innovative DAF Premium Select program](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/babcock-elevates-the-standard-of-used-daf-trucks-with-their-innovative-daf-premium-select-program/) - Babcock is taking used DAF trucks to a brand new level with the recent launch of DAF Premium Select. Incorporated in Babcock’s used trucks division, DAF trucks are fully refurbished, certified and given the DAF seal of approval before getting a second lease on life in the pre-owned trucks market. Only A-grade used DAF trucks
- [Cotonou to Become West Africa’s Leading Logistics Hub with Africa Logistics Zone](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/cotonou-to-become-west-africas-leading-logistics-hub-with-africa-logistics-zone/) - Benin is taking a step towards becoming West Africa’s leading trade and logistics hub as the Africa Logistics Zone, a joint initiative between the Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI), becomes operational. Leveraging its strategic coastal location, the Port of Cotonou offers an important trade gateway for importation into landlocked
- [Electricity Demand Surges Across MENA, Driven by Cooling and Desalination Needs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/electricity-demand-surges-across-mena-driven-by-cooling-and-desalination-needs/) - Electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has risen dramatically over the past two decades and is set to grow even further as the region grapples with extreme heat, water scarcity, and rapid economic and population expansion. According to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), consumption has already tripled
- [Predictive, Robex Merge in $1.5B Deal to Form Mid-Tier Gold Producer in Guinea](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/predictive-robex-merge-in-1-5b-deal-to-form-mid-tier-gold-producer-in-guinea/) - Australia’s Predictive Discovery (ASX: PDI) and Canada’s Robex Resources (CVE: RBX)(ASX: RXR) have announced an all-share merger valued at A$2.35 billion ($1.55 billion), creating a new mid-tier gold company in Guinea. Under the agreement, Robex shareholders will receive 8.67 Predictive shares for each Robex share, giving them approximately 51% ownership of the combined entity. The
- [Dubai’s Jemora Group Expands Mining Influence with $10M Lucapa Rescue](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/dubais-jemora-group-expands-mining-influence-with-10m-lucapa-rescue/) - Dubai is strengthening its role as a global hub for resource investment, with Jemora Group striking a $10 million rescue deal to revive struggling diamond miner Lucapa Diamond Company (ASX: LOM). Administrators KordaMentha confirmed that Jemora’s subsidiary, Gaston International, has signed a deed of company arrangement to inject around A$15 million (US$10 million) into Lucapa,
- [Oil prices fall to over one-week lows as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/27/oil-prices-fall-to-over-one-week-lows-as-trump-announces-israel-iran-ceasefire/) - Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and Israel, relieving worries of supply disruption in the area. Brent crude futures fell $2.69 or 3.76% to $68.79 a barrel as of 0006 GMT, after falling more
- [CEVA Logistics Transported Five 47-Ton Dump Trucks From South Africa To The Democratic Republic Of Congo](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/ceva-logistics-transported-five-47-ton-dump-trucks-from-south-africa-to-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/) - CEVA Logistics efficiently transported five massive XG130 47-ton dump trucks from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Project Logistics team played a pivotal role in facilitating this complex operation, which spanned nearly 2,900 kilometers through diverse and challenging terrains. To meet the critical project deadline, meticulous operational planning and localized expertise were
- [South Africa Proposes New Toll Plaza at Beitbridge Border Post](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/south-africa-proposes-new-toll-plaza-at-beitbridge-border-post/) - South Africa’s Department of Transport (DoT) has announced plans to build a new toll plaza near the Beitbridge Border Post with Zimbabwe, sparking concerns about its possible impact on cross-border trade and local communities. The proposal, which was published in the Government Gazette for public comment, falls under the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral)
- [Walvis Bay stands as Namibia’s leading port and a vital trade gateway for southern Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/walvis-bay-stands-as-namibias-leading-port-and-a-vital-trade-gateway-for-southern-africa/) - The largest and most significant commercial port in Namibia is Walvis Bay Port. Helping Namibia and its immediate neighbors import and export commodities into and out of southern Africa is the port’s mandate. Situated on Namibia’s Atlantic coast, the port serves as a sea link between African nations and the rest of the world. The
- [Road Freight Dominates In Africa, Leaving Greener Alternatives Untapped](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/road-freight-dominates-in-africa-leaving-greener-alternatives-untapped-2/) - As the push to cut carbon emissions in transport becomes a global priority, Africa still relies almost entirely on roads to move its goods. Road transport accounts for nearly 80% of the continent’s freight traffic, while rail and maritime shipping remain largely sidelined. Yet both offer more sustainable, lower-emission options, and are often more cost-effective
- [FLS expands Delmas facility to support NexGen polyurethane innovation](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/fls-expands-delmas-facility-to-support-nexgen-polyurethane-innovation/) - FLS has completed a significant upgrade to its polyurethane manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga, positioning the site as a key global hub for the production of its advanced NexGen wear -resistant material. This development forms part of a wider modernisation programme by FLS, aimed at strengthening supply chains, increasing manufacturing efficiency and enhancing sustainability across
- [IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/ipr-differentiates-itself-through-strategic-dewatering-partnerships/) - In the demanding conditions of Southern African mining, dewatering is not just a support function – it is mission critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on recognising this reality, setting itself apart from conventional pump rental providers by forming close partnerships with its customers and offering technically sound application-specific solutions backed by responsive service
- [Modern filtration technology boosts zinc recovery at Nyrstar Hobart](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/modern-filtration-technology-boosts-zinc-recovery-at-nyrstar-hobart/) - To strengthen its production capabilities and optimize resource efficiency, Nyrstar has implemented a significant technical enhancement at its Hobart site in Tasmania. A newly installed membrane filter press now supports the solid-liquid separation stage within the established Roast-Leach-Electrowinning (RLE) zinc production process — a critical step that directly affects yield, process stability, and occupational safety.
- [Weir building production capacity for new screen ranges](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/11/13/weir-building-production-capacity-for-new-screen-ranges/) - Expansion at Weir’s Alrode manufacturing facility south of Johannesburg will build production capacity for its vibrating screen ranges launched last year. According to JD Singleton, Weir’s Comminution Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the positive market response to the company’s ENDURON® Elite and ENDURON® Orbital screen ranges has required the investment in expansion.
- [Concor’s wind energy gamechanger – full BOP under one roof](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/10/01/concors-wind-energy-gamechanger-full-bop-under-one-roof/) - In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape. This marks the first time the company is delivering a fully wrapped BoP contract under its own direct
- [Wits DigiMine develops innovative digital platform for mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/10/01/wits-digimine-develops-innovative-digital-platform-for-mining/) - A new digital platform developed at the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) within the Wits Mining Institute is offering a practical solution to one of the mining sector’s most persistent challenges: building trust with the communities located near mining operations. The platform, known as the Intelligent Community Dialogue Agent (ICDA), is being developed in collaboration
- [AECI Mining showcases growth with launch of German facility](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/10/01/aeci-mining-showcases-growth-with-launch-of-german-facility/) - We have strengthened our global presence with the addition of a state-of-the-art facility in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.” AECI Mining is exhibiting at the 13th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre. Delegates can visit the AECI Mining team at Stand 50, where they will showcase their latest innovations and engage
- [Ride The Rails With Grinding Techniques](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/20/ride-the-rails-with-grinding-techniques/) - Grinding Techniques manufactures a range of cut-off discs in the Superflex brand to suit various application requirements. When selecting a cut-off disc, certain important points have to be considered, including the material to be cut, the power rating of the machine, the speed at which the machine operates, and the required accuracy and neatness
- [Orion secures $250M Glencore funding for Prieska Mine](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/20/orion-secures-250m-glencore-funding-for-prieska-mine/) - Orion Minerals has taken a major step toward reviving its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa after signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and concentrate offtake. Join our WhatsApp channel for more news updates on Orion Minerals The agreement, announced on September 17, will see Glencore provide between US$200 million and US$250 million through two tranches. The
- [Mining Round-Up: Key deals, appointments and milestones](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/20/mining-round-up-key-deals-appointments-and-milestones/) - Africa’s mining sector has seen a flurry of activity this week, ranging from major financing agreements to leadership changes and exploration progress across the continent. Orion Minerals has advanced plans to revive its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine in South Africa, signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and concentrate offtake. The move marks a significant
- [6 coal billionaires in Africa you didn’t even know existed](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/20/6-coal-billionaires-in-africa-you-didnt-even-know-existed/) - Coal may be dirty, outdated and under attack from climate activists across the globe, but in Africa it remains the cornerstone of electricity supply, jobs and private fortunes; and behind closed doors, a more subdued story is being told: coal has produced billionaires. Yet, the public face of the discussion remains centred on Eskom’s loadshedding
- [Daimler GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks complete 225,000 km in trial](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/16/daimler-genh2-hydrogen-fuel-cell-trucks-complete-225000-km-in-trial/) - The question of which zero-emission technology is best for long-haul trucking often centers on two contenders: battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell. Daimler Truck’s latest milestone brings new weight to the hydrogen argument. The company announced that five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks surpassed 225,000 kilometers in active logistics operations across Germany. Trial partners included
- [Autonomous trucking takes flight: International’s fleet trials in Texas](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/16/autonomous-trucking-takes-flight-internationals-fleet-trials-in-texas/) - International Motors has taken a major step in autonomous trucking with the launch of its second-generation customer fleet trials in Texas. Partnering with PlusAI, the initiative signals a turning point for freight transport as the industry prepares for commercial deployment of self-driving trucks by 2027. The trials are being closely watched by fleet operators, policymakers,
- [Japan’s $7bn Nacala Corridor initiative boosts Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/16/japans-7bn-nacala-corridor-initiative-boosts-sovereign-metals-kasiya-project/) - The Japanese government has committed $7 billion to develop the Nacala Corridor, a vital logistics route through Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. The investment is designed to strengthen Japan’s access to critical minerals and create new regional infrastructure capacity, placing Sovereign Metals’ Kasiya project in a stronger strategic position on the global resource map. The corridor upgrade
- [Barrick sells Hemlo gold mine to Carcetti for $1.1 billion in portfolio shift](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/16/barrick-sells-hemlo-gold-mine-to-carcetti-for-1-1-billion-in-portfolio-shift/) - Barrick has agreed to sell its Hemlo gold mine in Ontario to Carcetti Capital in a deal valued at up to $1.09 billion. The payment package includes $875 million in cash, $50 million in equity in the newly named Hemlo Mining Corp and up to $165 million in contingent payments tied to gold prices and
- [Ancient redox reactions on Mars point to new frontiers for mineral science](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/16/ancient-redox-reactions-on-mars-point-to-new-frontiers-for-mineral-science/) - NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a set of Martian rocks in Jezero Crater that could change how we think about mineral formation and resource potential on other planets The discovery of iron phosphate and iron sulfide minerals intimately associated with organic carbon in Jezero Crater’s Bright Angel formation is offering scientists new insight into planetary
- [TPS 2025 Preview: must-see exhibitors in Houston](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/tps-2025-preview-must-see-exhibitors-in-houston-2/) - Organized by the Turbomachinery Laboratory, part of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University, TPS is known for its impact on the turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through its peer-reviewed technical program and exhibition. Here, World Pumps highlights some must-see exhibitors and what they
- [Graco expands its Quantm electric double diaphragm pump line](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/graco-expands-its-quantm-electric-double-diaphragm-pump-line/) - The latest release addresses key industry challenges with 480V input power and Xtreme Torque (XT) motor technology. With a focus on increased efficiency and reliability, the unique Xtreme Torque motor design dramatically reduces the weight and size of the pump – and makes it far easier to deploy and maintain. The recently added 480V power
- [Lewa upgrades its Ecoflow LDG process pump enhancing power-to-footprint ratio](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/lewa-upgrades-its-ecoflow-ldg-process-pump-enhancing-power-to-footprint-ratio/) - Atlas Copco Group’s Lewa GmbH has significantly improved the performance of its Lewa Ecoflow LDG process pump, with a 15% increase in hydraulic power within the same footprint. The upgraded Lewa Ecoflow LDG pump delivers a 15% increase in hydraulic power within the same footprint. This development enables operators to benefit from better performance with
- [Wanner to provide 75 pumps for pharmaceutical giant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/wanner-to-provide-75-pumps-for-pharmaceutical-giant/) - After intensive testing, the company chose the Hydra-Cell Flow Chemistry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) pumps because of the advanced mechanical and hydraulic design, with little ancillary equipment required, the high accuracy over the wide flow range and the technical support. The Hydra-Cell pumps deliver an extremely low pulse flow, without the need for pulsation dampeners,
- [Verderflex iDura pump family now IoT enabled](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/verderflex-idura-pump-family-now-iot-enabled/) - The new additions include the iDura 45, iDura 55, iDura 55HF, iDura 65 and the iDura 80. The Verder IoT application has also been introduced to enable online data monitoring across the entire iDura range, from 5 to 80. The Verder IoT monitoring application allows users to track pump data on their mobile devices, enhancing productivity and
- [Watson-Marlow has held a ground breaking ceremony for its new US manufacturing facility in Devens, Massachusetts.  The 150 000 sq ft (14 000 sq m) facility, which will focus on a number of products including peristaltic pumps, tubing, fluid path solutions and BioPure components, is due to be completed in late 2022 with first customer deliveries expected before the end of the year.  Watson-Marlow’s new US facility, which will be located close to the Boston area life sciences hub, will have a suite of eight ISO14644-1 Class 7 cleanrooms, warehousing and offices, along with space for two further cleanrooms. With segregated cleanroom and non-cleanroom production capabilities, Watson-Marlow says that the new US facility will strengthen the support that it will be able to provide to customers in the region across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology, medical diagnostics and process industries.  “The new US facility is an important milestone in the Watson-Marlow company history and marks a significant commitment to serving our customers in the Americas region,” said Andrew Mines, Watson-Marlow managing director. “This exciting development is bringing us closer to our customers whose purpose is to help the world around us, from advancing cell and gene therapies through to ensuring people have access to clean drinking water.”](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/watson-marlow-has-held-a-ground-breaking-ceremony-for-its-new-us-manufacturing-facility-in-devens-massachusetts-the-150-000-sq-ft-14-000-sq-m-facility-which-will-focus-on-a-number-of-products-in/) - The Quantm pump features a new electric motor design that Graco says is up to eight times more efficient than a standard pneumatic pump. The pump is suitable for nearly any fluid transfer application and offers a wide range of construction materials to support multiple industrial and hygienic applications, including chemical processing, water treatment, paint
- [Watson-Marlow breaks ground on new plant in Massachusetts](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/watson-marlow-breaks-ground-on-new-plant-in-massachusetts/) - Watson-Marlow has held a ground breaking ceremony for its new US manufacturing facility in Devens, Massachusetts. The 150 000 sq ft (14 000 sq m) facility, which will focus on a number of products including peristaltic pumps, tubing, fluid path solutions and BioPure components, is due to be completed in late 2022 with first customer
- [New model added to Quattroflow range](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/new-model-added-to-quattroflow-range/) - Quattroflow has extended its range of multiple-use quaternary (four-piston) diaphragm pumps with the introduction of the QF5k. The new model offers a flow rate of up to 6,000 litres per hour (lph) and is designed to be used for demanding biopharma applications such as chromatography, virus filtration and sterile filtration. The QF5k features pump chambers
- [Lewa's M900 pump head for Ecoflow models](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/lewas-m900-pump-head-for-ecoflow-models-3/) - The Lewa M900 is a pump head with a hydraulically actuated diaphragm made of pure PTFE and a diaphragm holder made of stainless steel. Now the company has further developed the pump head, doubling its volumetric efficiency and adapting it for use with the smaller Lewa Ecoflow models. The M900 pump head is characterised by its
- [GEA doubles flow rates of multi-stage centrifugal pump](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/gea-doubles-flow-rates-of-multi-stage-centrifugal-pump/) - GEA has introduced a third size in the GEA Hilge CONTRA range, expanding its range of centrifugal pumps for use in the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries to a flow rate of 100 m3 per hour. The GEA Hilge CONTRA III multistage centrifugal pump has long been used in sterile applications because of its electropolished
- [Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces new ATEX scroll pump](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/pfeiffer-vacuum-introduces-new-atex-scroll-pump/) - The new pumps in Pfeiffer Vacuum’s HiScroll ATEX range have an explosion-proof interior and are designed for pumping potentially explosive gases within the analytics, industry or research and development sectors. The HiScroll ATEX conforms to equipment category 3G based on contact with the pumped substance and meets temperature class T4. This allows all gases up
- [TPS 2025 Preview: must-see exhibitors in Houston](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/tps-2025-preview-must-see-exhibitors-in-houston/) - TPS 2025 Preview: must-see exhibitors in Houston Features Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia 2025 (TPS 2025) offers a global forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. The TPS exhibition floor. Organized by the Turbomachinery Laboratory, part of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Texas A&M University, TPS is
- [National Pump Company announces new H28 pumps](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/national-pump-company-announces-new-h28-pumps/) - The robust, customizable 28-inch pump solutions are engineered to deliver 10,500 gallons per minute, powered by a 500-horsepower motor. Like all National Pump Company products, the H28MC and H28LC were designed, engineered, manufactured, and performance-tested at the company’s NSF 61 and ISO 9001 certified facility in Glendale, Arizona. With both pump bowls and impellers in
- [Sulzer opens third facility in Argentina](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/sulzer-opens-third-facility-in-argentina/) - In addition to a field service hub in La Plata and a main office in the heart of Buenos Aires, Sulzer has opened a new rotating equipment service center in Ezeiza to serve its clients in key industries including oil and gas, pulp and paper, power generation and food and beverage. Sulzer currently employs 80
- [Dealing with the best](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/dealing-with-the-best/) - Industrial petrochemical, energy generation, food processing, agriculture and wastewater facilities rely on pumps. In these sectors, time, money, and quality are equally important because plants must adhere to regulations and contractual agreements. This is why professionals should only do business with the best, whether they need positive displacement or centrifugal pumps. 1. ePumps Over two
- [Sulzer launches new pump energy optimization solution](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/sulzer-launches-new-pump-energy-optimization-solution/) - The Sulzer Energy Optimization Service solution brings together digital analysis, machine learning and ongoing monitoring to drive down carbon emissions, enhance reliability, and reduce energy costs. Sulzer says a 1% increase in global pump efficiency would save around 59TWh of electricity – equivalent to New Zealand’s annual power needs. Some pumps’ efficiency could be increased
- [Amarinth upgrades ADNOC Gas pumps with remote bearing temperature monitoring and flush systems](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/amarinth-upgrades-adnoc-gas-pumps-with-remote-bearing-temperature-monitoring-and-flush-systems/) - ADNOC Gas manages over 3,000 km of pipeline networks and 26 processing trains. The company supplies around 60% of the UAE’s natural gas requirements and serves customers in more than 20 countries. The project involved upgrading four API 610 VS4 vertical pumps with remote bearing temperature monitoring and flush systems. These pumps, originally supplied to
- [Torishima’s Australian Fluid Handling opens new facility in Melbourne](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/torishimas-australian-fluid-handling-opens-new-facility-in-melbourne/) - With this new factory, AFH now has facilities in Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The opening event brought together the AFH team, key members of Torishima—including senior leadership—and important partners and customers. In his speech, Kotaro Harada, the representative director and CEO of Torishima, reaffirmed his group’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and the critical role
- [Trillium's engineering excellence across global industries](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/trilliums-engineering-excellence-across-global-industries/) - In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, reliable and efficient flow control solutions are essential for meeting global operational challenges. Trillium Flow Technologies tackles these needs across the water, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors by combining cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Oil & gas Trillium Flow Technologies helps oil and gas operators
- [SLB OneSubsea awarded Petrobras subsea boosting contract offshore Brazil](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/slb-onesubsea-awarded-petrobras-subsea-boosting-contract-offshore-brazil/) - The two subsea RWI systems, which will support Petrobras’ floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels P-74 and P-75, will each consist of a subsea seawater injection pump, umbilical system and topside variable speed drive. The subsea RWI systems will help to increase the production of the FPSO vessels, which are currently bottlenecked in their
- [Gilbarco Veeder-Root wins Indian submersible turbine pumps tender](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/10/gilbarco-veeder-root-wins-indian-submersible-turbine-pumps-tender/) - Product delivery will begin shortly across IOCL’s retail sites throughout India and will continue over the next 12 months. The news follows Vontier and GVR’s September announcement of a tender with IOCL for the supply of retail fuel dispensers and services. "We are excited to partner with IOCL to help provide a complete set of
- [Nigeria: Fears of congestion due to backlog of goods at 3 major ports](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/nigeria-fears-of-congestion-due-to-backlog-of-goods-at-3-major-ports/) - The pressure on the port chain is exerted by various elements, including the constraints of managing pending goods. The phenomenon observed in most African ports is becoming one of the main challenges for the authorities in charge. Congestion could increase at Nigeria's three major ports, Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Onne, with the increase in volumes
- [The new development model outlines avenues for the development of Moroccan logistics: Towards the emergence of a modern, competitive and resilient sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/the-new-development-model-outlines-avenues-for-the-development-of-moroccan-logistics-towards-the-emergence-of-a-modern-competitive-and-resilient-sector/) - In response, four major objectives have been defined. The goal is to foster the emergence of a sector that is modern, competitive, and resilient. The first objective is to reduce the cost of transport and logistics to 12% of GDP by 2035. It is also recommended to foster the emergence of a dense network of
- [Ivory Coast: Abidjan port reaches 40 million tonnes of traffic by 2024](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/ivory-coast-abidjan-port-reaches-40-million-tonnes-of-traffic-by-2024/) - The autonomous port of Abidjan recorded record traffic of more than 40 million tonnes in 2024, according to its general manager, Hien Sié. This increase confirms its central role in Côte d'Ivoire's foreign trade and its regional positioning. Le Port of Abidjan exceeded the 40 million tonne mark for the first time in 2024, compared to 34,7
- [Cougnaud strengthens its business by acquiring Louange, a specialist in construction site logistics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/cougnaud-strengthens-its-business-by-acquiring-louange-a-specialist-in-construction-site-logistics/) - Vendée-based modular construction company Cougnaud has announced the acquisition of Louange, a French company specializing in construction logistics. This transaction is part of its "Impulsion 2027" strategic plan and aims to expand its offering in the construction market. Founded in 2011, Louange has established itself in construction logistics and related services, with a turnover of
- [Port reform without rivalry is no reform at all says economist](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/port-reform-without-rivalry-is-no-reform-at-all-says-economist/) - Despite government’s intentions to grant long-term terminal concessions to private operators, one leading economist is warning that unless healthy competition is injected into the Ports system, we’ll simply be swapping old monopolies for new ones. Ports are where the global economy meets the local road freight sector. For South Africa’s hauliers, delays at container terminals
- [Success for Sinotruk at Big 5 Construct](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/success-for-sinotruk-at-big-5-construct/) - Sinotruk International, a global leader in commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing, made a strong statement at Big 5 Construct South Africa 2025, held at Johannesburg’s Gallagher Convention Centre in June. The company’s exhibition stand attracted significant attention from industry professionals, showcasing Sinotruk’s commitment to the South African and broader African markets. Speaking to Michael Man, country
- [Iveco turns 50](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/iveco-turns-50/) - Iveco has officially turned 50 – and it marked the milestone in style. The four-day 50xBeyond celebration, held in mid-June at the iconic OGR Torino complex, brought the brand’s global community together in a striking tribute to half a century of innovation, Italian heritage, and commitment to shaping the future of transport. Since its founding in 1975,
- [Isuzu: The profitable investment SA businesses are banking on](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/isuzu-the-profitable-investment-sa-businesses-are-banking-on/) - More and more fleet operators are turning to Isuzu trucks as the smart, low-risk, high-return choice for long-term profitability. In today’s economy, where margins are tight and every rand must deliver, commercial vehicle decisions have become more than just logistical – they’re strategic financial choices. For South African businesses that rely on trucks, the vehicle
- [Road Freight Dominates In Africa, Leaving Greener Alternatives Untapped](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/road-freight-dominates-in-africa-leaving-greener-alternatives-untapped/) - As the push to cut carbon emissions in transport becomes a global priority, Africa still relies almost entirely on roads to move its goods. Road transport accounts for nearly 80% of the continent’s freight traffic, while rail and maritime shipping remain largely sidelined. Yet both offer more sustainable, lower-emission options, and are often more cost-effective
- [Faw Trucks Southern Africa Celebrates 31 Years Of Resilience And Innovation, Backed By 72 Years Of Global Excellence From China](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/faw-trucks-southern-africa-celebrates-31-years-of-resilience-and-innovation-backed-by-72-years-of-global-excellence-from-china/) - A Legacy of Strength: FAW Trucks Southern Africa Marks 31 Years Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2025 – FAW Trucks Southern Africa proudly commemorates 31 years of persistence, progress, and performance in the commercial vehicle industry. Since its inception in 1994, FAW Trucks Southern Africa has grown into a trusted partner for businesses across the region. This milestone
- [Zimbabwe Bans Foreign Investors in the Haulage and Logistics Sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/zimbabwe-bans-foreign-investors-in-the-haulage-and-logistics-sector/) - In a strategic move to bolster economic indigenisation, the Zimbabwean government has officially reserved the haulage and logistics sector exclusively for local citizens. This initiative is part of a broader effort to empower Zimbabweans by fostering local ownership and participation in vital economic sectors. On April 15, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in
- [FAW Trucks Southern Africa: Celebrating continued Success with The Flagship FAW JH6 Range](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/faw-trucks-southern-africa-celebrating-continued-success-with-the-flagship-faw-jh6-range/) - Johannesburg, South Africa – March 2025– At FAW Trucks Southern Africa, we take immense pride in delivering reliable, efficient, and high-performance commercial vehicles that empower businesses across the region. As we reflect on some of the successes of 2024, we are thrilled to share the experiences of some of our notable customers who have chosen
- [PEGASUS AIRLINES LAUNCHES TWO NEW DIRECT TURKISH ROUTES FROM LONDON STANSTED](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/pegasus-airlines-launches-two-new-direct-turkish-routes-from-london-stansted/) - LONDON – Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its route network this summer by adding direct flights from the UK to two new Turkish destinations – Gaziantep and Kayseri. On 21 June, a new direct route between London Stansted and Gaziantep was launched, offering a seamless link to Türkiye’s vibrant southern city, celebrated as the nation’s culinary capital. The once-weekly
- [IAI SUCCESSFULLY LOADS TRENT 1000 ENGINE INTO B777-300ERSF](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/iai-successfully-loads-trent-1000-engine-into-b777-300ersf/) - Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced a milestone achievement in its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme. In a recent trial, the company successfully loaded a Trent 1000 engine, used on Boeing 787 aircraft, into the main deck of an IAI B777-300ERSF cargo aircraft. IAI is the first in the world to convert the Boeing 777-300ER into
- [GOGO GALILEO HDX CONNECTIVITY NOW OFFERED ON CESSNA CITATION CJ4 GEN3](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/gogo-galileo-hdx-connectivity-now-offered-on-cessna-citation-cj4-gen3/) - Customers taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet can now opt to have the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installed, providing an advanced global in-flight connection. The CJ4 Gen3, announced in October 2024, is scheduled to enter service in 2026. Designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, the
- [OTR Tyre Management for Mining Projects](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/otr-tyre-management-for-mining-projects/) - South African-based and African-focused, REMA TIP TOP offers a full OTR tyre maintenance programme for mining clients throughout the continent from a single point. All REMA TIP TOP’s solutions are locally available via its Africa-wide footprint of 12 service outlets with deep logistics capability. There are a number of OTR (Off-the-Road) tyre management solution providers
- [SEVERANCE AT 30,000 FEET: UNITED ADDS FULL SEASONS OF APPLE TV+ ORIGINALS TO INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/severance-at-30000-feet-united-adds-full-seasons-of-apple-tv-originals-to-inflight-entertainment/) - United Airlines is bringing more premium entertainment to its passengers with the addition of full seasons of award-winning Apple TV+ series now available for free on the carrier’s 130,000+ seatback screens and in the United mobile app. Titles include Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo, with new shows to be added monthly. The
- [SAA LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE TO GABORONE, BOTSWANA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/saa-launches-new-route-to-gaborone-botswana/) - South African Airways (SAA) has announced the introduction of a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, commencing on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. Bookings for the new route are now available on flysaa.com. The schedule, tailored to meet growing demand for direct travel between the two cities, includes two daily return flights, seven days a
- [Maximising boiler efficiency and environmental benefits](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/maximising-boiler-efficiency-and-environmental-benefits/) - When ash-producing fuels burn, combustion by-products accumulate on boiler heating surfaces – including tube banks, walls, screens, superheaters, reheaters and economisers. This buildup creates an insulating barrier that forces boilers to work harder, consuming more fuel and generating higher emissions to achieve the same output. Clean heating surfaces help boilers function more efficiently and reduce
- [Bühler to showcase materials handling expertise at key MTE mining regions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/buhler-to-showcase-materials-handling-expertise-at-key-mte-mining-regions/) - Bühler Southern Africa is gearing up to exhibit its materials handling solutions at four upcoming Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) taking place between July and October 2025. Known for its robust conveyors, chains, and customised process equipment, Bühler continues to support mining clients with solutions designed to thrive in Africa’s most demanding production environments. The
- [FOUR WAYS ELECTRA’S ULTRA SHORT AIRCRAFT WILL TRANSFORM TRAVEL](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/four-ways-electras-ultra-short-aircraft-will-transform-travel/) - Virginia, September 2025 – Electra has unveiled its vision for Direct Aviation, a new model of advanced air mobility powered by its Ultra Short aircraft. The announcement follows last month’s successful public demonstrations of the EL2 prototype at Virginia Tech, showcasing the technology that underpins the company’s flagship EL9, expected to enter commercial service in
- [NFCA CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN ZAMBIA AND PLAN US$400 MILLION EXPANSION](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/nfca-celebrates-25th-anniversary-in-zambia-and-plan-us400-million-expansion/) - Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says Government will be relying on partners such as Non-Ferrous China Africa (NFCA) mining to actualise its dream of ramping up copper production to three million tonnes by 2031. Speaking when he officiated at the NFCA’s 25th anniversary in Zambia at a ceremony in Chambishi on Monday
- [Novel South African-engineered mobile rescue winder instrumental in Stilfontein rescue](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/novel-south-african-engineered-mobile-rescue-winder-instrumental-in-stilfontein-rescue/) - The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with world-first capabilities – including the ability to operate to a depth of 3 km. “The MMRW performed flawlessly. Our MMRW demonstrated South Africa’s capacity
- [India Sends Geologists to Zambia in Push for Critical Mineral Assets](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/india-sends-geologists-to-zambia-in-push-for-critical-mineral-assets/) - India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to assess copper and cobalt deposits, a strategic move aimed at securing a stable supply of key minerals essential for its energy transition goals. The initiative underscores India’s accelerating efforts to forge government-to-government agreements for raw materials amid tightening global markets. The Zambian government has allocated
- [Zambia Shortchanged as Barrick Pays More in Tanzania](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/zambia-shortchanged-as-barrick-pays-more-in-tanzania/) - Critics have recently argued that Zambia is being left shortchanged by mining giant Barrick, as the country has failed to secure equitable benefits compared to its regional peers. In 2024, Barrick generated US$1.063 billion in revenue from its Tanzanian operations, recording an EBITDA margin of 52% and paying US$95 million in income tax, equivalent to
- [Zambian Mine Spill Victims Seek $420 Million from Chinese Operator](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/zambian-mine-spill-victims-seek-420-million-from-chinese-operator/) - Residents affected by a large-scale toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February have demanded $420 million in compensation from the Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. The claims follow reports that the disaster may be one of the worst of its kind globally. Two separate legal firms representing local communities have sent letters
- [Port Bulk Material Handling Solution: Truck Unloader Combined with Mobile Ship Loader](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/port-bulk-material-handling-solution-truck-unloader-combined-with-mobile-ship-loader/) - As core hubs for the transshipment of bulk materials such as ores, coal, aggregates, and cement, ports currently still face challenges including: traditional fixed equipment’s inability to adapt to multiple types of trucks and ship models, severe dust pollution during bulk material transshipment, difficult operation and maintenance (O&M) coordination among multi-brand equipment, and long cross-border
- [Roundtable: Redesigning Revenue Models and Go-to-Market for the AI Era](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2025/09/09/roundtable-redesigning-revenue-models-and-go-to-market-for-the-ai-era/) - The way companies generate revenue is evolving—faster and more radically than ever before. From usage-based pricing and outcome-driven models to ecosystem monetization and entirely new approaches, one question looms large for every leader: how do we choose the right model—and scale it effectively? This exclusive, invite-only gathering brings together senior executives who are tackling these
- [Cobre and Sandfire kick off joint airborne surveys over Kalahari copper belt projects](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/cobre-and-sandfire-kick-off-joint-airborne-surveys-over-kalahari-copper-belt-projects-2/) - Cobre Ltd has kicked off a collaborative airborne gravity gradient (AGG) survey with neighbour Sandfire Resources, covering a large portion of the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), including Cobre’s Ngami Copper Project, Kitlanya West and Kitlanya East (KITE) Projects. Notably, the results are expected to provide valuable information on KCB basin architecture and the location of
- [Ivanhoe Updates On Sustainability Initiatives](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/ivanhoe-updates-on-sustainability-initiatives/) - Ivanhoe Mines, a diversified miner with a 26-year history in the African mining sector, is aiming to enhance the sustainability goals of the group and its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company plans to utilize hydropower potential and abundant sunshine to decarbonize the mining industry, while also exploring
- [START WITH CHUTE DESIGN TO REDUCE DUST, SAYS WEBA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/start-with-chute-design-to-reduce-dust-says-weba-2/) - Many industrial facilities, mines and power stations rely too much on dust suppression and extraction systems, when the real answer is to improve the flow of material through well designed chutes. This is the considered opinion of Weba Chute Systems technical director Alwin Nienaber, based on decades of experience in this field. His view
- [Seepex’s new BF range of pumps has been tailored to the needs of the growing battery production industry.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/seepexs-new-bf-range-of-pumps-has-been-tailored-to-the-needs-of-the-growing-battery-production-industry/) - The gigafactories being built around the world to meet the huge demand for lithium-ion batteries in the automotive, electronics and semiconductor industries require a large number of pumps. In battery production, chemical resistance and chemically compatible materials are required to avoid contamination of valuable raw materials. During the critical process of formulation, continuity and high
- [Switzerland’s Maag Group is expanding its presence in China creating additional production capacity and introducing new products specifically for the Chinese market.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/switzerlands-maag-group-is-expanding-its-presence-in-china-creating-additional-production-capacity-and-introducing-new-products-specifically-for-the-chinese-market/) - Maag has been stepping up its localization strategy in China since 2022 where it currently employs 103 people. Recently, for example, Maag’s assembly shop in Jiading, a district of Shanghai, has doubled in size. "With this expansion, Maag is now well positioned for the further expansion of its localization activities in China," says Ueli Thürig,
- [Hayward Tyler acquires Slack & Parr assets from administration](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/hayward-tyler-acquires-slack-parr-assets-from-administration/) - lack & Parr is a family-owned manufacturer of specialist pumps and a supplier of high-precision gear metering pumps, hydraulics flow dividers and industrial pumps to customers around the world. Founded in 1917, Slack & Parr operates from a 64,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kegworth, Derbyshire, UK. The business also has facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina,
- [KSB inaugurates valve technology centre in Luxembourg](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/ksb-inaugurates-valve-technology-centre-in-luxembourg/) - The Sihi Boost UltraPlus vacuum pump is the next evolution of Flowserve Sihi Boost pump systems, which were introduced in 2013. This new and improved pump design retains all the advantages of the original Sihi Boost pumps — including oil-free operation and full electronic synchronization — and cuts re-acceleration time up to 50%. These performance
- [Graco Inc has launched its next generation electric-operated double diaphragm pump – the Quantm – for industrial and hygienic applications.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/graco-inc-has-launched-its-next-generation-electric-operated-double-diaphragm-pump-the-quantm-for-industrial-and-hygienic-applications/) - The Quantm pump features a new electric motor design that Graco says is up to eight times more efficient than a standard pneumatic pump. The pump is suitable for nearly any fluid transfer application and offers a wide range of construction materials to support multiple industrial and hygienic applications, including chemical processing, water treatment, paint
- [AxFlow has acquired Pumpegruppen A/S, a Danish pump supplier to the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries and for water treatment and general industrial applications.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/axflow-has-acquired-pumpegruppen-a-s-a-danish-pump-supplier-to-the-chemical-food-and-pharmaceutical-industries-and-for-water-treatment-and-general-industrial-applications/) - Pumpegruppen is a full-service pump specialist representing brands including Grundfos, Wilden, FTI and Speck. The company is headquartered in Lyngby, 10 km north of Copenhagen, and has another base in Rønde in Jutland. “The acquisition of Pumpegruppen is well-aligned with our group strategy to expand the product and service offering in Denmark. Pumpegruppen has a strong customer
- [Lewa's M900 pump head for Ecoflow models](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/lewas-m900-pump-head-for-ecoflow-models-2/) - The Lewa M900 is a pump head with a hydraulically actuated diaphragm made of pure PTFE and a diaphragm holder made of stainless steel. Now the company has further developed the pump head, doubling its volumetric efficiency and adapting it for use with the smaller Lewa Ecoflow models. The M900 pump head is characterised by its
- [Svanehøj wins major pump order in China](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/svanehoj-wins-major-pump-order-in-china/) - MARINE Svanehøj wins major pump order in China Svanehøj has just secured its largest order in the product and chemical (P&C) tanker segment since 2005. China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI) has selected the Danish pump manufacturer to supply 96 deepwell pumps for four new 49 900 DWT MR tankers that it is building
- [Korean shipyards select Svanehøj pumps for 4 more VLECs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/korean-shipyards-select-svanehoj-pumps-for-4-more-vlecs-2/) - Following the delivery of deepwell pump systems for six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have contracted Svanehøj to supply pumps for an additional four vessels. Working with French tank designer GTT, Svanehøj will deliver eight cargo pumps, two fuel pumps and four spray pumps in the
- [Hamworthy Pumps launches new local service concept](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/hamworthy-pumps-launches-new-local-service-concept/) - Hamworthy Pumps has announced a new service provider concept to support customers and protect the value of its own brand. The Singaporean manufacturer of marine and offshore pumps plans to enter into agreements with external service providers in key markets who will keep the most common spare parts and replacement pumps in stock. The goal is
- [PROFLIGHT WELCOMES FIRST BOEING 737 AIRCRAFT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/proflight-welcomes-first-boeing-737-aircraft-3/) - Proflight Zambia, the leading airline in Zambia, is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional air travel experiences. The introduction of the Boeing 737 represents a major advancement for Proflight, enhancing its ability to cater to its expanding
- [Proflight Overtakes South Africa On Lusaka-Johannesburg Flights](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/proflight-overtakes-south-africa-on-lusaka-johannesburg-flights-3/) - Proflight Zambia has boosted capacity on its Lusaka-Johannesburg service, resulting in the route between the two cities having more Zambian operated flights than South African ones. Proflight has increased the frequency of its flights to three times a day and is introducing a 126-seat 737-500 aircraft to its fleet to meet demand. The airline will
- [CFAO Motors (Zambia) Limited At The 66th Annual Local Government Association Of Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/cfao-motors-zambia-limited-at-the-66th-annual-local-government-association-of-zambia/) - We were excited to take part in this years’ 66th Annual Local Government conference taking place from 6th to 9th September 2022, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, under the theme “Actualizing Decentralization for Sustainable Development: Harnessing Opportunities and Mitigating Challenges”. This years’ annual conference theme inspired us as a CFAO Motors (Zambia)
- [Rangel focusing on the African market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/rangel-focusing-on-the-african-market-3/) - Increased investment in Zambia With a presence in Africa since 2007 (Angola), in the last two years Rangel has made strong advancement in the South African market, expanding its footprint with the opening of facilities in South Africa and Zambia, where it is already a reference for cross-border transport. According to Tiago Pocinho, country manager
- [Zambia plans to unlock transport corridors potential](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/zambia-plans-to-unlock-transport-corridors-potential-2/) - Zambia intends to utilise its central geographic location in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to unlock its potential as a key transport corridor. According to Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali the region presents an opportunity for the country to be exposed to multiple import and export trade and transport corridors. Tayali made
- [South Africa leads peers in Global Logistics Performance Index](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/south-africa-leads-peers-in-global-logistics-performance-index-2/) - The latest global Logistics Performance Index (LPI) released by the World Bank has rated South Africa, Egypt, Benin, Botswana, Namibia, Djibouti and Rwanda better than Nigeria The LPI is an interactive bench-marking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities on trade logistics, including shipping and what they can do to improve their
- [Mining sector surge and infrastructure development drive increase in logistics in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/mining-sector-surge-and-infrastructure-development-drive-increase-in-logistics-in-zambia-4/) - Logistics volumes into and out of Zambia have grown consistently over the last ten years, with the bulk of cargo movement being driven by capital expenditure projects for mines, growing mining sector activity leading to increased distribution to key markets such as India and China, and infrastructure development. However, DSV Zambia MD Kris van Heerden
- [Faw Trucks’ Jh6 33.420ft – A Heavy Hitter in An Expanding Range.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/faw-trucks-jh6-33-420ft-a-heavy-hitter-in-an-expanding-range-2/) - FAW Trucks South Africa is continuing their commitment to ensuring the South African haulage industry has access to the products it needs with the introduction of the new JH6 33.420FT 6×4 truck tractor. “The reason for our continued growth in South Africa is the fact that we cater to virtually every need,” explains Yongjun Li,
- [A structured maintenance programme goes a long way to optimising productivity, enhancing equipment reliability and extending service life of components.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/a-structured-maintenance-programme-goes-a-long-way-to-optimising-productivity-enhancing-equipment-reliability-and-extending-service-life-of-components-3/) - BMG – leading engineering solutions specialists – provides engineering components and support services to all sectors, to ensure high productivity, reduce energy consumption, minimal downtime and long service life of systems. “BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, which means companies can access all essential quality branded products and essential support services
- [Customs Clearance – An Indispensable Aspect of the Supply Chain](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/customs-clearance-an-indispensable-aspect-of-the-supply-chain/) - Customs clearance is an inevitable aspect of any business’ supply chain. The rules and regulations pertaining to the import, export and transit of goods are different for every country and subject to changes. Having a reliable partner that is up to date with the most recent regulations can help to avoid extra costs and delays.
- [Congo plans border post expansion as mining trucks endure up to 60 km queues](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/congo-plans-border-post-expansion-as-mining-trucks-endure-up-to-60-km-queues-2/) - Democratic Republic of Congo plans to expand its main border post with Zambia, a source close to its government said, to ease truck queues of up to 60 km that copper miners have faced this year due to increased production and inadequate infrastructure. The backlog of trucks at Kasumbalesa, a border town and the main exit point for metals exports
- [CEVA Logistics Continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisition](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/ceva-logistics-continues-africa-expansion-with-spedag-interfreight-acquisition-3/) - As part of its strategic growth plan, CEVA Logistics has announced announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Spedag Interfreight, an international freight forwarding expert covering several countries in East Africa. The announcement comes after finalizing all customary closing conditions, including receiving regulatory approvals by relevant authorities. CEVA purchased the logistics entity from
- [Walmart embraces sustainability as it moves towards a zero-emission fleet](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/walmart-embraces-sustainability-as-it-moves-towards-a-zero-emission-fleet/) - Partnered with Cummins and Chevron, Walmart’s first CNG-powered truck is on the road in North America Last year, Walmart announced several sustainability initiatives among its Class 8 transportation fleet, with a vision to achieve zero emissions across global operations by 2040. In line with this ambition, Walmart is debuting the first of five 15-liter compressed natural gas
- [Shell and Wärtsilä extend strategic oil testing partnership](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/shell-and-wartsila-extend-strategic-oil-testing-partnership/) - New Master Lubricants Agreement sees Shell continue its 2020 commitment as Wärtsilä’s designated testing partner Originally signed by the two companies in 2020, the Testing Oil Partnership agreement placed Shell as Wärtsilä’s exclusive oil test partner for engines in the research and factory testing process. But Shell has now extended the Master Lubricants Agreement (MLA) to cover lubricant solutions for
- [Hutchison Ports embraces sustainability with net zero target](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/12/hutchison-ports-embraces-sustainability-with-net-zero-target-2/) - he leading global ports group has set a target for its three UK ports to achieve net zero by 2035 Hutchison Ports (Hutchinson) has set a goal to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The goal encompasses its three UK sites: the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International, and London Thamesport. It comes as part of
- [Powering freight’s destination to zero](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/powering-freights-destination-to-zero/) - Building on successful sales of KLW EPA Tier 4 certified and CARB verified locomotives across the US, KLW has recently completed the remanufacture of an existing line-haul freight locomotive utilizing the Cummins 4,400 horsepower Tier 4 certified QSK95 engine system. The locomotive also employs a CAF Power & Automation AC traction system along with components
- [Significant rail project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/significant-rail-project/) - The agreement comes as part of the UAE National Railways Programme, where First Abu Dhabi Bank will be the Certified Lead Arranger for the loan, as part of the agreement. Etihad Rail’s passenger services will be the first of their kind, connecting the cities and regions of the UAE. The project is one of the
- [Hutchison Ports embraces sustainability with net zero target](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/hutchison-ports-embraces-sustainability-with-net-zero-target/) - The leading global ports group has set a target for its three UK ports to achieve net zero by 2035 Hutchison Ports (Hutchinson) has set a goal to achieve net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. The goal encompasses its three UK sites: the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International, and London Thamesport. It comes as part of
- [Pilot scheme sees talking robot deliver parcels to worksites in Helsinki](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/pilot-scheme-sees-talking-robot-deliver-parcels-to-worksites-in-helsinki/) - The autonomous, zero-emission delivery robot, HeRo (Helsinki Robot) will carry parcels from Würth’s Center to worksites in the vicinity A new pilot project is underway in Helsinki, Finland, this summer. It sets out to test whether electric and autonomous vehicles can deliver small loads of construction supplies to worksites in the area both successfully and
- [AI-powered port system accelerates digitalization](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/ai-powered-port-system-accelerates-digitalization/) - The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has entered an agreement with Innovez One, a provider of port management systems This will accelerate the digitalization of its port calls and operations. Under the agreement, Innovez One will provide its flagship software, marineM, to fully digitize and optimize crucial marine services for vessels arriving and departing Ireland’s second-largest port.
- [Roll on](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/10/roll-on/) - The achievement was announced during an event attended by His Excellency Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Rail, alongside Marty Haycraft, President and CEO at Progress Rail and Henry Pang, Executive Director, MENA at CRRC. The achievement comes in line with Etihad Rail’s efforts to achieve the objectives of the UAE Railways Programme, the
- [Petregaz Expands Fleet of Tanker & Buys Onelogix Trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/02/petregaz-expands-fleet-of-tanker-buys-onelogix-trucks-2/) - Petregaz, a subsidiary of the Petredec Group, has concluded an agreement to acquire the 35 LPG trucks and tankers and truck horses from OneLogix. The OneLogix Group will retain its other assets and businesses. The Sale Agreement is effective from 1 April 2023 with all suspensive conditions having already been met. Through the acquisition of
- [CEVA Logistics Continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisition](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/08/02/ceva-logistics-continues-africa-expansion-with-spedag-interfreight-acquisition-2/) - As part of its strategic growth plan, CEVA Logistics has announced announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Spedag Interfreight, an international freight forwarding expert covering several countries in East Africa. The announcement comes after finalizing all customary closing conditions, including receiving regulatory approvals by relevant authorities. CEVA purchased the logistics entity from
- [SKF couples power transmission with training to deliver an integrated solution](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/31/skf-couples-power-transmission-with-training-to-deliver-an-integrated-solution/) - The successful collaboration between SKF Power Transmission Components and SKF Training Solutions has resulted in the delivery of an integrated, fully customised customer solution. The customer, who is a leading fan manufacturer specialising in mining ventilation, needed a customised disc coupling for a large fan and reached out to SKF for assistance. Micaela
- [Chutes are key links in plant operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/chutes-are-key-links-in-plant-operations/) - hen a new plant is being planned, considerable care needs to be taken in the design and placement of the transfer chutes, argues Mark Baller, managing director of Weba Chute Systems. “In our experience, there has been considerable disruption caused to plant operations by transfer chutes which are not optimally designed or properly located in
- [WEG’s withdrawal boards boost uptime at Ghana gold plant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/wegs-withdrawal-boards-boost-uptime-at-ghana-gold-plant/) - A process plant at a gold mine in Ghana has become the first in Africa to install WEG’s fully withdrawable WEG CCM06 boards, which safely improve the plant’s flexibility when isolating selected circuits for maintenance and repair. “The customer’s existing motor control centre (MCC) regulated many operations, which all had to be shut down when
- [Steinmüller Africa expands its plant and equipment hire services](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/steinmuller-africa-expands-its-plant-and-equipment-hire-services/) - Already a force to be reckoned with in the African power generation sector, Steinmüller Africa has taken its service delivery offering to the next level with its plant and equipment hire services. Through its Middelburg Depot, the company has expanded its plant and equipment hire services, now offering a pool of over 24 000 items
- [Tackling sticky situations: Designing transfer points minerals processing plants](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/tackling-sticky-situations-designing-transfer-points-minerals-processing-plants/) - Handling sticky material in mining and minerals processing plants can be a complex challenge. These materials can cause blockages, equipment wear and increased maintenance requirements, leading to reduced efficiency and increased operational costs. This is according to Alwin Nienaber, Technical Director at Weba Chute Systems, who says that designing transfer points to effectively handle sticky
- [WEC Projects supplies new sewage treatment plants for Ghana developments](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/wec-projects-supplies-new-sewage-treatment-plants-for-ghana-developments/) - WEC Projects, a local EPC contractor working in the water and wastewater treatment sector, has completed the design, engineering and supply of new sewage treatment plants for three different developments in Ghana – two hospitals and an apartment complex. All three projects integrate biological trickle filtration systems. The treatment plants will be installed at the
- [TOMRA Mining technology to be installed in the world’s largest Lithium sorting plant at Pilbara Minerals](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/tomra-mining-technology-to-be-installed-in-the-worlds-largest-lithium-sorting-plant-at-pilbara-minerals/) - TOMRA Mining’s unique experience in the design and installation of large-scale ore sorting plants and its collaborative approach was the key to the successful design of the world’s largest lithium sorting plant. The installation has already started and is expected to reach completion in late 2023. Pilbara Minerals owns the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium
- [Epiroc completes acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/24/epiroc-completes-acquisition-of-aard-mining-equipment/) - Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has completed the acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, a South African mining equipment manufacturer. AARD, based near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs, manufactures, services and supports a wide range of mining equipment, specializing in low-profile underground machines for mines with low
- [Lubricate equipment with SKF's biodegradable bearing grease and keep it green!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/lubricate-equipment-with-skfs-biodegradable-bearing-grease-and-keep-it-green/) - SKF LGGB 2 is a biodegradable, low toxicity, synthetic ester, oil-based grease that has been specially formulated to suit any application where there is the potential of environmental contamination. During the equipment lubrication process, it is not always possible to prevent some grease from leaking. “In applications like agriculture and water treatment for
- [COSCO SHIPPING Brings Construction Vehicle Carrier Service To Southeast Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/cosco-shipping-brings-construction-vehicle-carrier-service-to-southeast-africa-2/) - M.V. FENG HUANG SONG, a carrier operated by COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers, arrived in Africa after departing from the Port of Qingdao in Shangdon Province. It was loaded with 467 tractors, tankers and mining trucks and is the first dedicated service customised and launched by the company for FAW to deliver its construction vehicles to the
- [Transportation is critical in bringing the best out of Africa’s mines and, without reliable and efficient conveyance to and from site for people and resources, there is little hope of them functioning effectively](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/transportation-is-critical-in-bringing-the-best-out-of-africas-mines-and-without-reliable-and-efficient-conveyance-to-and-from-site-for-people-and-resources-there-is-little-hope-of-them-fun/) - Bolloré Logistics taking part in a mining project in Côte d’Ivoire which involved handled the transportation of mills divided in four main parts, totalling 177 tonnes of equipment. (Image source: Bolloré Logistics) This lesson has been most readily demonstrated in recent months by the strike action affecting Transnet’s rail and port network in South Africa. The Minerals Council
- [DESIGN SERVICE OPENS MORE DOORS TO USING FIBRE IN CONCRETE](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/design-service-opens-more-doors-to-using-fibre-in-concrete-2/) - BLURB FOR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS With the growing popularity and versatility of fibres in concrete, CHRYSO works with local fibre specialist Oxyfibre to offer customers a professional technical design service. This relates to custom applications of CHRYSO® Macro polypropylene fibres, which are considered as structural elements in construction. Oxyfibre’s Izak Louw says this design offering ensures
- [Abu Dhabi Waste-To-Energy Project Receives Proposals From Global Consortia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/abu-dhabi-waste-to-energy-project-receives-proposals-from-global-consortia-2/) - Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) have announced the receipt of proposals for the development of the Abu Dhabi Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Independent Power Project (IPP), a greenfield project that is expected to become one of the largest WtE facilities in the region. The project aims to process 900,000
- [COSCO SHIPPING Brings Construction Vehicle Carrier Service To Southeast Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/cosco-shipping-brings-construction-vehicle-carrier-service-to-southeast-africa/) - Home 2022 October 23 COSCO SHIPPING brings construction vehicle carrier service to southeast Africa COSCO SHIPPING Brings Construction Vehicle Carrier Service To Southeast Africa Manufacturing And Logistics November 22, 2022 EditorLeave A CommentOn COSCO SHIPPING Brings Construction Vehicle Carrier Service To Southeast Africa With the delivery of a carrier loaded with tractors, tankers and mining trucks
- [ARE YOU PREPARED FOR DIGITAL DANGERS?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/21/are-you-prepared-for-digital-dangers/) - With today’s revolution in automotive connectivity and the exponential growth in the number of connected vehicles on the road, it is imperative for the automotive industry to understand, predict, and combat rising cybersecurity threats. Leading international market research company ResearchAndMarkets.com states that the global automotive cybersecurity market is expected to grow from US$2.04 billion in
- [Logistics African Magazine - Now Reaching Your Target Audience with Every Issue!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/logistics-african-magazine-now-reaching-your-target-audience-with-every-issue/) - Dear Readers of Logistics African Magazine, We are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement in our distribution strategy that brings the Logistics African magazine right to your fingertips with every issue. Your unwavering support and loyalty have driven us to take this exciting step, ensuring that our insightful content and industry updates reach you consistently.
- [Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine in Zambia gearing up for the future](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/barricks-lumwana-copper-mine-in-zambia-gearing-up-for-the-future/) - Barrick’s drive to transform the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia into a Tier One asset with a life extending beyond 2060 is picking up speed with a strong performance in the past quarter adding impetus to its continuing production ramp-up. Briefing media at a site visit here on July 7, Barrick President and Chief Executive
- [Sandvik’s BEV momentum accelerates as it commits to Electric Mine 2024 Platinum Sponsorship](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/sandviks-bev-momentum-accelerates-as-it-commits-to-electric-mine-2024-platinum-sponsorship/) - The Electric Mine 2024 has come out of the blocks with a world-leading OEM and top battery-electric mining technology innovator in one of the top sponsorship slots. We are delighted to announce that we will be working closely with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions over the next year as one of only two Platinum Sponsors
- [Sandvik’s first South Africa-manufactured screen destined for gold mine in northeast Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/sandviks-first-south-africa-manufactured-screen-destined-for-gold-mine-in-northeast-africa/) - Sandvik Rock Processing says it has marked a significant step in its expansion across Africa with the successful completion of its first South African-manufactured screen package. This milestone project was undertaken at the company’s Spartan facility in Johannesburg, which already produces the Kwatani and Schenck products as part of Sandvik’s screening solutions offering. The capability
- [NHL hails first all-domestic Chinese ultraclass mining truck](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/nhl-hails-first-all-domestic-chinese-ultraclass-mining-truck/) - On July 12, the leading Chinese mining truck OEM Inner Mongolia North Hauler Joint Stock Co (NHL) and Chinese coal giant CHN Energy through its division Zhunneng Group held a delivery ceremony for a 300 ton class diesel-electric drive dump truck at the Haerwusu opencast coal mine. The truck is unique is that it is
- [Leo Lithium awards Corica Mali Goulamina open-pit mining contract](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/leo-lithium-awards-corica-mali-goulamina-open-pit-mining-contract/) - Corica Mali, a subsidiary of Corica Mining Services, has been awarded the open-pit mining services contract at Leo Lithium’s Goulamina project in Mali, a contract valued at approximately $348 million. The contract, awarded following the completion of a competitive tender process and extensive due diligence, encompasses six months of pre-production activities at Goulamina followed by
- [Ramjack to provide Aeris Resources with tech strategy, roadmap aimed at optimising operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/ramjack-to-provide-aeris-resources-with-tech-strategy-roadmap-aimed-at-optimising-operations/) - Aeris Resources and Ramjack Technology Solutions have announced a partnership to further secure Aeris’ competitive position by leveraging Ramjack’s technology strategy and roadmap services, the METS company says. The engagement will ensure world-class operational practices are achieved through best-of-breed technology selection, utilisation and integration, providing return on investment within 12 months, Ramjack says. This phase
- [First Mode to produce 36 nuGen™ systems annually from new Seattle facility](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/first-mode-to-produce-36-nugen-systems-annually-from-new-seattle-facility/) - Carbon reduction company First Mode has announced construction of its first manufacturing facility in Seattle, Washington, USA. The factory will produce zero-emission powerplants and associated ground infrastructure for First Mode’s nuGen™ haulage solutions, which replace diesel engines in mining haul trucks and locomotives by retrofitting customer’s existing fleets with battery and hydrogen fuel cell solutions.
- [Rio Tinto, Sumitomo Corp to cut alumina refinery emissions with Gladstone hydrogen plant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/rio-tinto-sumitomo-corp-to-cut-alumina-refinery-emissions-with-gladstone-hydrogen-plant/) - Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation are to build a first-of-a-kind hydrogen plant in Gladstone, Australia, as part of a A$111.1 million ($74.6 million) program aimed at lowering carbon emissions from the alumina refining process. The Yarwun Hydrogen Calcination Pilot Demonstration Program received the green light after a A$32.1 million co-funding boost from the federal government’s
- [Eazi Access Provides Safe Working Environments at Height](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/eazi-access-provides-safe-working-environments-at-height-2/) - Eazi Access, is one of Africa’s market leaders in the rental, sales, servicing and training of work-at-height and material handling solutions. We have a strict commitment to safety, reliability, and productivity, across everything we do and in all industries, we serve. We have partnered with trusted OEM’s, JLG and Linde Material Handling, to provide safe
- [Multi-Purpose Container Terminal-Mozambique](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/multi-purpose-container-terminal-mozambique-3/) - This is one of the most modern Terminals in Southern Africa. The facilities include a 645 meters long quay with a depth of 12 meters. The terminal has 4 container gantry-cranes, two of which have the capacity to carry 65 tonnes. The terminal can store more than 10,000 TEU’s and has 148 electricity connection points
- [Moving Supply Chains in Africa- DSV](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/moving-supply-chains-in-africa-dsv-2/) - Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) mining sector could treble its output if the continent could invigorate its transport infrastructure said Peter Verheyke, Manager, Senior, Projects & Overborder, Air & Sea. Verheyke has been solving logistics challenges in Africa for more than 30 years, and his view underlines the importance of supply chains and the logistics sector to the
- [Zimbabwe Sign Euro 920,544 to Upgrade Chirundu Border Post-COMESA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/zimbabwe-sign-euro-920544-to-upgrade-chirundu-border-post-comesa/) - The Secretary General of COMESA, Ms. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Zimbabwe Mr. Moses Mhike signed the agreement in a virtual event. The traders’ market which is located at Chirundu on the Zimbabwe side, is funded under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF),
- [Mining sector surge and infrastructure development drive increase in logistics in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/mining-sector-surge-and-infrastructure-development-drive-increase-in-logistics-in-zambia-3/) - Logistics volumes into and out of Zambia have grown consistently over the last ten years, with the bulk of cargo movement being driven by capital expenditure projects for mines, growing mining sector activity leading to increased distribution to key markets such as India and China, and infrastructure development. However, DSV Zambia MD Kris van Heerden
- [Deep Catch Group to open frozen food facility in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/deep-catch-group-to-open-frozen-food-facility-in-zambia/) - Deep Catch Group, the Namibian company, which is engaged in wholesale, distribution, and cold storage of perishable foods in Namibia and the Southern African Development Community Region, plans to open a frozen food facility in Zambia. Jared-Dwight Geyser, founder and managing director of Deep Catch said the Zambian cold storage market is set to undergo
- [Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) Firm Taifa Gas to set up $100m power Plant in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/20/liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg-firm-taifa-gas-to-set-up-100m-power-plant-in-zambia/) - anzanian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) firm, Taifa Gas, plans to set up a $100 million energy plant in Zambia through a joint venture with a local company, Delta Marimba. The plant, to be established in northern Zambia, will start production 24 months after regulatory approvals from the Zambian authorities, including the Environmental Impact Assessment. Taifa
- [Kinetiko Preparing For Amersfoort Gas To Power Go Ahead](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/17/kinetiko-preparing-for-amersfoort-gas-to-power-go-ahead-3/) - Kinetiko CEO, Nick de Blocq, commented, “The overall gassy sandstone geology evidenced by logging and testing the three new Korhaan wells has given us a lot of confidence that we have long-term feedstock support for the Amersfoort GTP project; with further cluster development available to supply increasing power output to an extremely energy hungry nation. This conviction
- [Invictus Gives Updates On Mukuyu-1 Well In Cabora Bassa Basin, Zimbabwe](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/17/invictus-gives-updates-on-mukuyu-1-well-in-cabora-bassa-basin-zimbabwe/) - Invictus Energy has provided an update on the Mukuyu-1 well that is currently being drilled in its 80% owned SG 4571 licence in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin Progress and current operations Since the last update, the drill string was rigged up to conduct fishing operations to attempt to retrieve the wireline formation testing tool. The
- [Oil and gas control rooms are bracing themselves for important changes in the industry and while dealing with this is always hard, control room managers can make important technology choices to make transitions much smoother](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/07/17/oil-and-gas-control-rooms-are-bracing-themselves-for-important-changes-in-the-industry-and-while-dealing-with-this-is-always-hard-control-room-managers-can-make-important-technology-choices-to-make-t/) - Home 2023 March 6 How oil and gas control rooms can deal with change How Oil And Gas Control Rooms Can Deal With Change Oil And Gas December 28, 2022 EditorLeave A CommentOn How Oil And Gas Control Rooms Can Deal With Change Oil and gas control rooms are bracing themselves for important changes in the
- [Danfoss, Swift Navigation, Bonsai Robotics and HARD-LINE parter on off-highway automation developments](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/danfoss-swift-navigation-bonsai-robotics-and-hard-line-parter-on-off-highway-automation-developments/) - Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Swift Navigation, Bonsai Robotics and HARD-LINE to expand the offerings in its autonomous machine development platform. Danfoss will integrate the companies’ solutions into its PLUS+1 Autonomy software, enabling users to enhance their autonomous machines with Swift Navigation’s high-precision positioning service, Bonsai Robotics’ camera-based vision systems and HARD-LINE’s tele-remote operations
- [EACON continues expansion at South Pit, adding 100 hybrid autonomous trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/eacon-continues-expansion-at-south-pit-adding-100-hybrid-autonomous-trucks/) - In November 2020, autonomous open pit haulage technology company EACON Mining began an autonomous driving project in the South Pit of energy company TBEA, a coal mine operated by its Tianchi Energy subsidiary in the northwest of China. The partners embarked on a journey of safe operations that has now surpassed 30 months. Building on a
- [Epiroc adds mobile diesel power solution for electric blasthole drill tramming](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/epiroc-adds-mobile-diesel-power-solution-for-electric-blasthole-drill-tramming/) - Epiroc has introduced the MTVR, a mobile hydraulic powerpack for electric blasthole drills. Designed to enhance the utilisation and productivity of Epiroc electric drills, it says this self-contained, wagon-mounted powerpack enables off-grid operation for high-voltage electric drills without requiring extensive electrical infrastructure. Yara Hussein, Global Product Manager Midrange Blasthole at Epiroc, explains the MTVR’s significance:
- [SRG Global builds out contract book with BHP, Rio Tinto maintenance work](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/srg-global-builds-out-contract-book-with-bhp-rio-tinto-maintenance-work/) - SRG Global says it has secured maintenance contracts in Queensland and an Aboriginal JV contract in Western Australia for clients including BHP and a subsidiary of Rio Tinto. The contracts, valued at circa-A$65 million ($43 million), bring the company’s new contract wins since the start of the 2023 financial year (which ends on June 30)
- [Phibion reveals world-first autonomous MudMaster® for tailings management](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/phibion-reveals-world-first-autonomous-mudmaster-for-tailings-management/) - Australia’s Phibion Pty Ltd has launched the first of its fully autonomous MudMaster® mine tailings management systems capable of delivering around-the-clock operations in the most challenging waste environments. The solutions provider is delivering safer tailings dam management and faster mine rehabilitation through its proprietary Accelerated Mechanical Consolidation (AMC) management and MudMaster® amphibious technology in multiple
- [Multotec perfects 12-turn spiral to meet demands of mineral sands mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/multotec-perfects-12-turn-spiral-to-meet-demands-of-mineral-sands-mining/) - Responding to the needs of the mineral sands sector, process equipment specialist Multotec has developed its first 12-turn spiral concentrator. According to Christina Ramotsabi, General Manager – Process Engineering at Multotec, the HM12 spiral was designed and tested in-house, evolving from the company’s popular NHM heavy minerals spiral. The first order has been manufactured and shipped
- [Pacific Energy to integrate more ‘clean energy’ into Tropicana gold operation](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/29/pacific-energy-to-integrate-more-clean-energy-into-tropicana-gold-operation/) - acific Energy says it has been awarded the contract to integrate 62 MW of clean energy into its existing 54 MW gas fired power system at the Tropicana gold mine, 330 km northeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. Tropicana is owned by AngloGold Ashanti Australia Ltd (70% and manager) and Regis Resources Ltd (30%). The
- [Abu Dhabi Waste-To-Energy Project Receives Proposals From Global Consortia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/abu-dhabi-waste-to-energy-project-receives-proposals-from-global-consortia/) - Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) have announced the receipt of proposals for the development of the Abu Dhabi Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Independent Power Project (IPP), a greenfield project that is expected to become one of the largest WtE facilities in the region. The project aims to process 900,000
- [Volvo Makes History As It Begins Delivery Of Electric Trucks Made With Fossil-Free Steel](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/volvo-makes-history-as-it-begins-delivery-of-electric-trucks-made-with-fossil-free-steel/) - Volvo has announced that electric trucks made with fossil-free steel are now being delivered to its customers, making it the first truck manufacturer in the world to do so The fossil-free steel is made by using a completely new technology with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. (Image source: Volvo) In September this year, Volvo Trucks started
- [DESIGN SERVICE OPENS MORE DOORS TO USING FIBRE IN CONCRETE](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/design-service-opens-more-doors-to-using-fibre-in-concrete/) - BLURB FOR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS With the growing popularity and versatility of fibres in concrete, CHRYSO works with local fibre specialist Oxyfibre to offer customers a professional technical design service. This relates to custom applications of CHRYSO® Macro polypropylene fibres, which are considered as structural elements in construction. Oxyfibre’s Izak Louw says this design offering ensures
- [BKT has provided the FL 695 tire, specifically designed for trailers within the construction and farming sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/bkt-has-provided-the-fl-695-tire-specifically-designed-for-trailers-within-the-construction-and-farming-sector/) - Home 2022 October 23 BKT launches FL 695 tire for construction and farming applications BKT Launches FL 695 Tire For Construction And Farming Applications Manufacturing And Logistics October 22, 2022 AdminLeave A CommentOn BKT Launches FL 695 Tire For Construction And Farming Applications BKT has provided the FL 695 tire, specifically designed for trailers within the
- [Inospace Acquires Additional Logistics Park](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/inospace-acquires-additional-logistics-park/) - The company concluded agreement to acquire Creation Park, from a private property fund, for R119mn (approximately US$8.2mn). The industrial-zoned park is a modern 15,490 sq m multi-let property situated at the entrance to Century City. Creation Park, soon to be renamed Creation Works, has 38 units and is let to 28 businesses. It will be repositioned, rebranded,
- [Montfort Makes Acquisition To Enter South African Energy Market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/montfort-makes-acquisition-to-enter-south-african-energy-market-2/) - After opening its first office in the country in 2022, the confirmation of this new partnership has been highlighted as a key step towards realising the company’s goal of strengthening and expanding its supply capabilities in the South African energy market. The company will introduce its brand, products, and services to the market, in order
- [ExxonMobil Angola Discovery Signals Uptick In Upstream Investment](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/exxonmobil-angola-discovery-signals-uptick-in-upstream-investment/) - Home 2022 October 23 ExxonMobil Angola discovery signals uptick in upstream investment ExxonMobil Angola Discovery Signals Uptick In Upstream Investment Oil And Gas November 22, 2022 EditorLeave A CommentOn ExxonMobil Angola Discovery Signals Uptick In Upstream Investment Earlier this month, global energy major ExxonMobil – under its affiliate, Esso Exploration Angola – announced a discovery in
- [Kinetiko Preparing For Amersfoort Gas To Power Go Ahead](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/kinetiko-preparing-for-amersfoort-gas-to-power-go-ahead-2/) - Kinetiko Energy Ltd, an Australian gas explorer and developer focused on advanced shallow conventional gas and coal bed methane (CBM) opportunities in South Africa, has provided an update on its Amersfoort gas to power (GTP) project in the country Kinetiko CEO, Nick de Blocq, commented, “The overall gassy sandstone geology evidenced by logging and testing
- [Sandvik Acquires Mining Business Of Schenck Process](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/sandvik-acquires-mining-business-of-schenck-process/) - Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire the mining related business of Schenck Process Group (SP Mining). SP Mining offers screening, feeding and screening media solutions. The company will be reported in Stationary Crushing and Screening, a division in Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions (SRP). “I am pleased that we continue to execute on our shift to growth strategy
- [LITEF LCR-110 receives EASA certification](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/litef-lcr-110-receives-easa-certification-2/) - LITEF has received ETSO certification from EASA for its LCR-110 GNSS-aided Inertial Reference System (GIRS). The certification of the LCR-110 includes the ETSO-C201 for the AHRS functionality and – as an essential component and for the first time for LITEF – the ETSO-C196a. The latter allows the user to perform so-called RNP (Required Navigation Performance)
- [Transnet opens port capacity for emerging manganese mining companies](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/transnet-opens-port-capacity-for-emerging-manganese-mining-companies-2/) - Transnet plans to open up capacity allocation for emerging miners through the Ports of Gqeberha and Saldanha from April, 2023 when its current long-term contracts come to an end. In a statement, Transnet said it had issued a formal communique to all 10 manganese exporters recording the expiry of current contracts, which are set to
- [Energy: How the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline will change the region](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/energy-how-the-morocco-nigeria-gas-pipeline-will-change-the-region/) - The Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONHYM), Amina Bengatra, provides new details on the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline and its impact on the region. This article is a press review of the weekly magazine La Vie Éco. Announced a few years ago, the strategic Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project is currently in
- [Onsite nitrogen generation from Atlas Copco – a sound investment for optimised production processes](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/onsite-nitrogen-generation-from-atlas-copco-a-sound-investment-for-optimised-production-processes/) - Countless industries such as oil & gas, electronics and pharmaceuticals as well as applications including chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing and packaging, laser cutting and wastewater treatment, rely on nitrogen as an integral part of the production process. “As an essential requirement, the supply of nitrogen, which is rated fourth after gas, electricity
- [ANAMBRA: Govt to ban sand mining in erosion-prone areas](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/20/anambra-govt-to-ban-sand-mining-in-erosion-prone-areas/) - THE governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that his administration has introduced a bill for a law to ban sand mining near erosion-prone areas. He pointed out that poor environmental management is one of Anambra’s significant challenges which must be tackled. Soludo stated this yesterday at a town hall meeting on erosion control
- [U.S. Pacific Coast docker work actions could spread to Canada’s West Coast](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/u-s-pacific-coast-docker-work-actions-could-spread-to-canadas-west-coast/) - The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada has authorized its longshore locals to conduct a vote on June 9 and June 10 on whether to issue a 72-hour notice on staging a strike. Such threatened action, which would notably severely hit cargo operations at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, comes as dockworkers
- [First Spliethoff liner service call to Port of Duluth](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/first-spliethoff-liner-service-call-to-port-of-duluth/) - The UAL Fortitude has called at the Port of Duluth-Superior’s Clure Public Marine Terminal as the first of Spliethoff’s new Antwerp-Duluth monthly liner service. The vessel, which arrived last Saturday, carried containers filled with super-sacked minerals, power generator pieces, and a large tractor from Germany making its North American debut, port spokesman Jayson Hron told Maritime Magazine. The Duluth
- [Ocean Network Express launches Eco Calculator](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/ocean-network-express-launches-eco-calculator/) - Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the ONE Eco Calculator, which calculates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from ONE’s operating vessels. The tool is one of the company’s milestones in its journey to net zero. With the ONE Eco Calculator, units are expressed as either Tank-to-Wake (TTW), a measure of emissions from burning
- [Transport Canada invests $8 million in new Montreal grain terminal equipment](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/transport-canada-invests-8-million-in-new-montreal-grain-terminal-equipment/) - The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, today announced an investment of up to nearly $8 million for DG CanEst Transit Inc. to update existing infrastructure and purchase new equipment for its facilities located in the Port of Montréal. The funding was provided under the National Trade Corridors Fund. The
- [Road test: Renault Range D430](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/road-test-renault-range-d430-3/) - Renault’s small-cabbed ‘Wendy house’ Range D430 tractor unit is not a big seller – and while it has some merits, it’s certainly showing its age. But as a truck, is it any good? Let’s put it to the test… Before we go any further, we admit Renault is rapidly changing our perception about its products – indeed,
- [Road Test: Mercedes Actros L 2545LS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/road-test-mercedes-actros-l-2545ls/) - Mercedes has recently updated its most popular engine for top weight tractor units with the OM471 now on its third variation. We took a 2545 over a gruelling 300 mile test drive to see how it performed. By Pip Dunn The Mercedes 2545, and its lightweight 2445 brethren, is the most popular 44-tonner in the
- [Road test: Renault Range D430](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/road-test-renault-range-d430-2/) - Renault’s small-cabbed ‘Wendy house’ Range D430 tractor unit is not a big seller – and while it has some merits, it’s certainly showing its age. But as a truck, is it any good? Let’s put it to the test… Before we go any further, we admit Renault is rapidly changing our perception about its products – indeed,
- [FMCSA Assesses Impact of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/fmcsa-assesses-impact-of-covid-19-emergency-declaration/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on its emergency declaration that provides motor carriers some regulatory relief when assisting the nation’s COVID-19 emergency. On Aug. 31, FMCSA extended its emergency declaration until Oct. 15. Now, the administration officials want to know to what extent carriers currently rely on the declaration, if the usage is
- [World’s largest](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/worlds-largest/) - First Mode 1 min read The ultra-class haul truck once burned thousands of gallons of diesel fuel per year, but now it’s powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion battery powerplant designed and built by First Mode engineers in Seattle. The two-megawatt hydrogen-fueled powerplant was installed in a haul truck at Anglo American’s platinum mine
- [7 Safety Tips For Transporting Oil And Gas](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/7-safety-tips-for-transporting-oil-and-gas/) - Transporting merchandise has varying needs based on the item’s properties. For instance, some commodities are perishable, and you need to ensure they do not become substandard during transit. And as such, these types of goods require refrigeration, while others, such as oil and gas, need you to factor in safety. Care is required when transporting
- [Choreographing the Big Transportation Dance for Energy Trading and Risk Management](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/choreographing-the-big-transportation-dance-for-energy-trading-and-risk-management/) - U.S. energy markets continue to evolve, shaped by demand disruption on a global and local scale, price volatility, and increasing demand for specific commodities like natural gas and LNG. Energy trading is a complex business that involves large numbers of oil field transactions and a big dance that requires traders to continuously coordinate supply and
- [Ferrous Pipes Used in The Process Piping for Oil and Gas/Energy Sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/ferrous-pipes-used-in-the-process-piping-for-oil-and-gas-energy-sector/) - Pipe materials can be categorized into metallic and non-metallic pipes. Metallic pipes are further subdivided into ferrous and non-ferrous types. The ferrous has iron as a main component and the non-ferrous does not have iron as a main component. The carbon-steel pipes, stainless-steel pipes, chrome-moly pipes and cast-iron pipes are ferrous pipes with iron being
- [Without American LNG, the Fight Against Russia Would Have Been Much, Much Worse](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/without-american-lng-the-fight-against-russia-would-have-been-much-much-worse/) - This year, Russia invaded Ukraine, threatening not just the sovereignty of European nations, but also the world energy market. When America, along with our allies and trade partners, rightfully sanctioned Russia, refusing to fill Moscow’s coffers, the global energy market was impacted. American LNG has served as a tourniquet, staunching the possibly devastating economic impact
- [Go with the flow](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/18/go-with-the-flow/) - Flogas Britain, one of the UK’s leading LPG suppliers, announces that it has been granted planning permission to construct a gas pipeline from Bristol Port into the nation’s largest above ground LPG storage terminal, at Avonmouth, near Bristol. Once complete, the pipeline will link the UK to a diverse, global supply of off-grid gas, providing
- [Montfort Makes Acquisition To Enter South African Energy Market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/montfort-makes-acquisition-to-enter-south-african-energy-market/) - Montfort Group has acquired 49% of New Age Energy, a broad-based black empowerment (B-BBEE) company that focuses on the reliable import, export, and distribution of safe and high-quality energy products, to mark its entry into the South African energy market Montfort will introduce its brand, products and services to the market to help meet the
- [Kinetiko Preparing For Amersfoort Gas To Power Go Ahead](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/kinetiko-preparing-for-amersfoort-gas-to-power-go-ahead/) - On Kinetiko Preparing For Amersfoort Gas To Power Go Ahead Kinetiko Energy Ltd, an Australian gas explorer and developer focused on advanced shallow conventional gas and coal bed methane (CBM) opportunities in South Africa, has provided an update on its Amersfoort gas to power (GTP) project in the country Kinetiko CEO, Nick de Blocq, commented,
- [Multi-Purpose Container Terminal-Mozambique](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/multi-purpose-container-terminal-mozambique-2/) - This is one of the most modern Terminals in Southern Africa. The facilities include a 645 meters long quay with a depth of 12 meters. The terminal has 4 container gantry-cranes, two of which have the capacity to carry 65 tonnes. The terminal can store more than 10,000 TEU’s and has 148 electricity connection points
- [Eazi Access Provides Safe Working Environments at Height](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/eazi-access-provides-safe-working-environments-at-height/) - Eazi Access, is one of Africa’s market leaders in the rental, sales, servicing and training of work-at-height and material handling solutions. We have a strict commitment to safety, reliability, and productivity, across everything we do and in all industries, we serve. We have partnered with trusted OEM’s, JLG and Linde Material Handling, to provide safe
- [BLT WORLD offers transport systems for safe and efficient handling of wind turbines.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/blt-world-offers-transport-systems-for-safe-and-efficient-handling-of-wind-turbines-2/) - Durban-based material handling specialist, BLT WORLD, supplies and supports an extensive range of handling equipment, including transportation equipment designed especially for the wind turbine industry. Novatech’s specialist equipment for the safe and efficient transportation of wind turbine components encompasses wing transportation, tower and Nacelle brackets. BLT WORLD’s Novatech self-contained tower lifters are used for safely
- [Grindrod sets up new export route for Botswana coal.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/grindrod-sets-up-new-export-route-for-botswana-coal-2/) - Grindrod’s Matola terminal at the Port of Maputo says it has welcomed its second coal train from Botswana. The terminal also managed to successfully discharge the 50 wagons using the terminal’s tipplers. The first train arrived at the port in April, marking a milestone for Grindrod’s Mozambican drybulk terminal. This rail consignment of 40 wagons each carried around 2 000 t
- [Cornelder inaugurates additional equipment](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/cornelder-inaugurates-additional-equipment-2/) - On the 10th June on quay 2-3 Beira Port Container and General Cargo concessionaire Cornelder de Moçambique inaugurated a new lote of handling equipment in addition to rolling out a new automated application called C- Gate. This event was presided by the Minister of Transport and Communication. The new equipment bought by CdM is made
- [Specialised-Container-Agencies-Intermodal-side-tipper-bins-rail&road.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/specialised-container-agencies-intermodal-side-tipper-bins-railroad/) - Specialised Container Agencies (SCA) – suppliers of niche market container products – has developed an intermodal side tipper bin, that provides efficient bulk handling rail solutions, encouraging greater utilisation of rail wagon container haulage. “SCA’s intermodal tipper bins ensure quick, safe and cost-efficient bulk handling in rail and road applications. What’s notable is this intermodal
- [HINO 700: COMING TO A DEPOT NEAR YOU!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/hino-700-coming-to-a-depot-near-you/) - The Hino 700 Line-off Ceremony is happening next week, and we will be there. We saw the truck in the metal at last week’s Brisbane Truck Show and we reckon operators are going to be extremely impressed. The 2023 model takes big steps forward in terms of its technology, with huge benefits regarding active and
- [THIS IS THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL TRUCK!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/this-is-the-worlds-most-powerful-truck/) - Chinese truck maker Shacman has launched the world’s most powerful tractor unit, a title previously held by the 770 hp-rated Scania V8. The X6000 800 is powered by a Weichai 16.6-litre Euro 6 engine, which is matched to a Fast Speed 16-speed fully automated transmission. In addition to offering 30 hp more than Scania’s top power
- [IVECO GOES GREEN](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/iveco-goes-green/) - FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of the Iveco Group, has inaugurated its new ePowertrain plant in Turin – and we were there! The opening of the facility is extremely significant because it’s the world’s first carbon-neutral Iveco Group plant. Measuring 15 000 m2, the plant is dedicated to the production of the brand’s electric
- [AUTONOMOUS DRIVING: WHERE TO NEXT?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/autonomous-driving-where-to-next/) - What does the future of autonomous driving hold? That is what GIANENRICO GRIFFINI tried to establish in this question and answer session with CEO of Torc Robotics Michael Fleming, and head of autonomous technology group at Daimler Trucks Peter Schmidt. In an interview that dates back to October 2019, you said you were in the
- [LONGER LORRIES NEED BETTER SAFETY TECH, ADVISES BRIGADE](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/longer-lorries-need-better-safety-tech-advises-brigade/) - Road safety pioneer Brigade Electronics says the UK Government’s green light for the use of longer lorries on British roads means hauliers should consider increasing their fleets’ safety technology. The announcement follows an 11-year road trial of longer semi-trailers of up to 18.55 metres – over two meters above the standard size – which will
- [ETRAILER SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERS FUEL CONSUMPTION](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/etrailer-significantly-lowers-fuel-consumption/) - Trailer Dynamics and DB Schenker in France are testing eTrailers from Trailer Dynamics in live operation • diesel consumption 24 to 55 percent lower • precise forecast of energy requirements The use of eTrailers in land transport enables fuel consumption savings of between 24 and 55 percent. This is shown by a joint field test
- [GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN “ECONTARGO” GATHERS MOMENTUM](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/green-supply-chain-econtargo-gathers-momentum/) - Contargo receives 15 e-trucks from Volvo In a symbolic handover at the transport logistic in Munich, Contargo and Rhenus Trucking received a Volvo FH Electric truck from Volvo Trucks. This e-truck stands for a total of 15 vehicles of the same model that have already been delivered. As of now, they will enable Contargo to
- [STREAMLINE SHIPPING GROUP CHALLENGES GENDER EMPLOYMENT GAP ACROSS UK LOGISTICS THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/streamline-shipping-group-challenges-gender-employment-gap-across-uk-logistics-this-international-womens-day/) - This International Women’s Day, a leading shipping and road transport firm is calling for more women to enter the UK’s logistics workforce in a bid to close the gender employment gap across the industry. With women making up only 20% of the transport sector and only three percent of HGV drivers in the UK, Streamline
- [XPO AND SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LAUNCH INNOVATIVE RAIL-ROAD FREIGHT SOLUTION BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE UK](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/xpo-and-schneider-electric-launch-innovative-rail-road-freight-solution-between-france-and-the-uk/) - XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation services, and Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital energy management and automation, have deployed a new multimodal freight solution between France and the United Kingdom (UK). The sustainable road-rail combination is the latest innovation in the companies’ longstanding European partnership. Schneider Electric, as an impact company, is committed
- [HUPAC TAKES OVER OPERATIONS OF TERMINAL KÖLN NORD](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/hupac-takes-over-operations-of-terminal-koln-nord/) - From 1 January 2023, the terminal Cologne North (TKN) of HGK Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG will be operated by a new company, the Hupac Group. This is the result of the tender initiated by HGK in June 2022, in which Hupac SA was awarded the contract in November 2022. “We are very pleased that
- [Proflight Adds Special Flights to Nc’wala](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/proflight-adds-special-flights-to-ncwala-3/) - Nc’wala attracts 10% discount for tourists Proflight Zambia is offering a 10 per cent discount on fares for travelers flying to Eastern Province to enjoy the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony. The airline is offering a fare reduction on return flights scheduled on its Lusaka-Mfuwe route for travellers heading to the ceremony between February 22 and March
- [Proflight announces the arrival of its third regional jet](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/proflight-announces-the-arrival-of-its-third-regional-jet-3/) - Regional airline opts for additional jet offering comfort, reliable and efficient flights Proflight Zambia has announced the arrival of its third CRJ Regional Jet that will allow the nation’s regional airline to increase capacity on its international and domestic routes. With demand for travel expected to grow at a robust pace in the coming year,
- [PROFLIGHT WELCOMES FIRST BOEING 737 AIRCRAFT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/proflight-welcomes-first-boeing-737-aircraft-2/) - Proflight Zambia, the leading airline in Zambia, is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional air travel experiences. The introduction of the Boeing 737 represents a major advancement for Proflight, enhancing its ability to cater to its expanding
- [Proflight Overtakes South Africa On Lusaka-Johannesburg Flights](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/proflight-overtakes-south-africa-on-lusaka-johannesburg-flights-2/) - Proflight Zambia has boosted capacity on its Lusaka-Johannesburg service, resulting in the route between the two cities having more Zambian operated flights than South African ones. Proflight has increased the frequency of its flights to three times a day and is introducing a 126-seat 737-500 aircraft to its fleet to meet demand. The airline will
- [South Africa and Botswana to repair cross-border rail line](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/south-africa-and-botswana-to-repair-cross-border-rail-line-2/) - SOUTH Africa and Botswana have agreed to repair the railway between the two countries to improve cross-border freight links. Following high-level talks, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Botswana Rail (BR) will implement joint development initiatives to repair sections of the 126km line between Mafikeng, on the border with Botswana, and Swartruggens, in South Africa’s North
- [Zambia signs US $147m deal for development of a dry port](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/zambia-signs-us-147m-deal-for-development-of-a-dry-port/) - The government of Zambia has signed a US US $147m deal with Africa Inland Container Depot (AFICD) of Tanzania for the establishment of a dry port in the central town of Kapiri Mposhi. According to the signed agreement, the port will be an integrated logistics and industrial hub that will provide services to clients across eastern, central
- [Maximising port fire safety](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/maximising-port-fire-safety-2/) - As 24/7 operation helps operators to keep pace with rising demand, and new technological innovations help to improve efficiency, ports across the globe are seeing an increase in fire safety risks. What are your obligations? There is a need for industry-specific legislation in the ports industry to guide operators through the evolving risks, ensuring maximum
- [Namport On Course To Becoming The “Best Performing Seaports In Africa”](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/namport-on-course-to-becoming-the-best-performing-seaports-in-africathe-namibian-ports-authority-continues-to-make-positive-strides-toward-its-vision-of-becoming-the-best-performing/) - The Namibian Ports Authority continues to make positive strides toward its vision of becoming the best performing seaports in Africa. The parastatal experienced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global container shortage and blank sailings. Despite these ongoing challenges, the Authority recorded positive growth during its financial year 2021/2022. Namport CEO, Andrew Kanime confirmed the
- [Cornelder inaugurates additional equipment](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/cornelder-inaugurates-additional-equipment/) - On the 10th June on quay 2-3 Beira Port Container and General Cargo concessionaire Cornelder de Moçambique inaugurated a new lote of handling equipment in addition to rolling out a new automated application called C- Gate. This event was presided by the Minister of Transport and Communication. The new equipment bought by CdM is made
- [Govt eyes stake in future mineral, oil ventures](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/govt-eyes-stake-in-future-mineral-oil-ventures/) - Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo has confirmed that while existing mining and exploration contracts will remain unaffected, the government is contemplating the possibility of requiring a minimum equity stake through a public enterprise in future mineral and petroleum licences. This comes as Alweendo’s comments on Tuesday about the possible nationalisation of specific natural
- [Energy Invest: Equatorial Guinea 2023 Book Reveals Promise of Central African Nation During Year of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Presidency](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/energy-invest-equatorial-guinea-2023-book-reveals-promise-of-central-african-nation-during-year-of-organization-of-petroleum-exporting-countries-opec-and-gas-exporting-countries-forum-gecf-presid/) - Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is proud to announce the production of the fourth edition of Energy Invest: Equatorial Guinea, the most comprehensive guide to the Central African nation’s diverse energy market. Endorsed by H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea (https://bit.ly/3XeJMnz), the publication represents a complete report on investing in
- [Celeros Flow Technology injects new life into 40 year old SAGD pump to increase heavy oil production for customer](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/celeros-flow-technology-injects-new-life-into-40-year-old-sagd-pump-to-increase-heavy-oil-production-for-customer-3/) - Celeros Flow Technology has injected new life into a heritage pump for a Canadian heavy oil recovery customer, enabling them to increase production. The pump – a Mather & Platt BB5 – was more than 40 years old and had been subject to numerous post-installation alterations. Heavy oil deposits are extremely viscous and require the
- [Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces new multi-stage roots pumps ACP 90](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/pfeiffer-vacuum-introduces-new-multi-stage-roots-pumps-acp-90-2/) - Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading suppliers of vacuum technology, introduces new multi-stage Roots pumps ACP 90, which are designed for oil- and particle free applications in the pressure range between atmosphere up to 3×10-2 hPa. These vacuum pumps meet the requirements where clean and dry vacuum is needed like drying, sterilization, coating as
- [How will multinational mining companies respond to investors’ growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/how-will-multinational-mining-companies-respond-to-investors-growing-focus-on-environmental-social-and-governance-esg-issues/) - Despite the short-to-midterm challenges of the global pandemic, the biggest challenge for multinational mining companies over the next decade will be responding to investors’ growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. As a focal point of how seriously the extractives industries are now taking ESG investing, over the last year the Norwegian Sovereign
- [Goldfields innovation protects underground mine access](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/goldfields-innovation-protects-underground-mine-access/) - World-leading autonomous solutions specialist RCT has fulfilled requests from mining clients and devised a unique warning system designed to prevent oversized equipment from getting stuck inside underground mining portals. Staff from RCT’s branch in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia were separately approached by two major mining clients in the Goldfields and asked to devise a solution to
- [Empire Cat donates truck for raffle](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/empire-cat-donates-truck-for-raffle/) - Empire CAT of Phoenix, AZ, has donated a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT Diesel truck valued at $70,000 as the grand prize for the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Foundation (SMEF) Benefit Truck Raffle. The proceeds are to support critical education, outreach and professional development programs for SMEF. “Empire CAT has shown exceptional generosity
- [Russia Digitalises Africa’s Mining Sector to Increase Output](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/russia-digitalises-africas-mining-sector-to-increase-output/) - Russian companies have offered African countries solutions based on the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost mining production. The offers follow the realisation that traditional means are becoming increasingly expensive, with productivity falling due to technical maintenance costs, unreliable equipment, reactive troubleshooting, a lower equipment utilisation coefficient and accidents connected to
- [Foreign currency payment-miners exempted in Zim](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/foreign-currency-payment-miners-exempted-in-zim/) - The mining firms have been permitted to pay their utility bills in foreign currency though it is just weeks after the government outlawed foreign currency as legal tender and officially reintroduced the Zimbabwean dollar a decade after it was wiped out by hyperinflation. Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi made mention to
- [THIESS WINS $1.7B CONTRACT IN BOTSWANA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/06/06/thiess-wins-1-7b-contract-in-botswana/) - CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, through Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Majwe), has secured a A$1.7 billion contract at Debswana Diamond Company’s Jwaneng Mine Cut 9 project in Botswana. Majwe, a joint venture between Thiess (70 per cent) and long-term local partner Bothakga Burrow Botswana (30 per cent), will provide full scope mining services
- [Multi-Purpose Container Terminal-Mozambique](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/multi-purpose-container-terminal-mozambique/) - This is one of the most modern Terminals in Southern Africa. The facilities include a 645 meters long quay with a depth of 12 meters. The terminal has 4 container gantry-cranes, two of which have the capacity to carry 65 tonnes. The terminal can store more than 10,000 TEU’s and has 148 electricity connection points
- [South Africa and Botswana to repair cross-border rail line](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/south-africa-and-botswana-to-repair-cross-border-rail-line/) - SOUTH Africa and Botswana have agreed to repair the railway between the two countries to improve cross-border freight links. Following high-level talks, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Botswana Rail (BR) will implement joint development initiatives to repair sections of the 126km line between Mafikeng, on the border with Botswana, and Swartruggens, in South Africa’s North
- [Maximising port fire safety](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/maximising-port-fire-safety/) - As 24/7 operation helps operators to keep pace with rising demand, and new technological innovations help to improve efficiency, ports across the globe are seeing an increase in fire safety risks. What are your obligations? There is a need for industry-specific legislation in the ports industry to guide operators through the evolving risks, ensuring maximum
- [Namport On Course To Becoming The “Best Performing Seaports In Africa”](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/namport-on-course-to-becoming-the-best-performing-seaports-in-africa/) - The Namibian Ports Authority continues to make positive strides toward its vision of becoming the best performing seaports in Africa. The parastatal experienced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, global container shortage and blank sailings. Despite these ongoing challenges, the Authority recorded positive growth during its financial year 2021/2022. Namport CEO, Andrew Kanime confirmed the
- [Modern equipment enhances efficiencies in logistics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/modern-equipment-enhances-efficiencies-in-logistics/) - BLT WORLD has recently delivered a new Meclift ML1812R multi-purpose forklift truck to freight management and logistics specialists Intermodal Connections. This multi-purpose reach truck, with a lift height of 6 m, is the only machine in the lifting capacity range of 18 tonnes (t), that can be operated inside containers, for easy loading and unloading
- [BLT WORLD offers transport systems for safe and efficient handling of wind turbines.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/blt-world-offers-transport-systems-for-safe-and-efficient-handling-of-wind-turbines/) - Durban-based material handling specialist, BLT WORLD, supplies and supports an extensive range of handling equipment, including transportation equipment designed especially for the wind turbine industry. Novatech’s specialist equipment for the safe and efficient transportation of wind turbine components encompasses wing transportation, tower and Nacelle brackets. BLT WORLD’s Novatech self-contained tower lifters are used for safely
- [Grindrod sets up new export route for Botswana coal.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/grindrod-sets-up-new-export-route-for-botswana-coal/) - Grindrod’s Matola terminal at the Port of Maputo says it has welcomed its second coal train from Botswana. The terminal also managed to successfully discharge the 50 wagons using the terminal’s tipplers. The first train arrived at the port in April, marking a milestone for Grindrod’s Mozambican drybulk terminal. This rail consignment of 40 wagons each carried around 2 000 t
- [PROFLIGHT WELCOMES FIRST BOEING 737 AIRCRAFT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/proflight-welcomes-first-boeing-737-aircraft/) - Proflight Zambia, the leading airline in Zambia, is celebrating the arrival of its first 126-seat Boeing 737-500, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history and reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional air travel experiences. The introduction of the Boeing 737 represents a major advancement for Proflight, enhancing its ability to cater to its expanding
- [Proflight Overtakes South Africa On Lusaka-Johannesburg Flights](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/proflight-overtakes-south-africa-on-lusaka-johannesburg-flights/) - Proflight Zambia has boosted capacity on its Lusaka-Johannesburg service, resulting in the route between the two cities having more Zambian operated flights than South African ones. Proflight has increased the frequency of its flights to three times a day and is introducing a 126-seat 737-500 aircraft to its fleet to meet demand. The airline will
- [Proflight Adds Special Flights to Nc’wala](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/proflight-adds-special-flights-to-ncwala-2/) - Nc’wala attracts 10% discount for tourists Proflight Zambia is offering a 10 per cent discount on fares for travelers flying to Eastern Province to enjoy the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony. The airline is offering a fare reduction on return flights scheduled on its Lusaka-Mfuwe route for travellers heading to the ceremony between February 22 and March
- [Proflight announces the arrival of its third regional jet](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/proflight-announces-the-arrival-of-its-third-regional-jet-2/) - Proflight Zambia has announced the arrival of its third CRJ Regional Jet that will allow the nation’s regional airline to increase capacity on its international and domestic routes. With demand for travel expected to grow at a robust pace in the coming year, Proflight Zambia is investing in its jet fleet so as to offer
- [First MSC Air Cargo Aircraft Delivered](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/first-msc-air-cargo-aircraft-delivered-2/) - MSC has taken the next step in developing its Air Cargo solution with the delivery of the first MSC-branded aircraft, built by Boeing and operated by Atlas Air. The B777-200 Freighter will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe. Jannie Davel, Senior Vice President Air Cargo at MSC, said: “Our customers need the option
- [Moving Supply Chains in Africa- DSV](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/moving-supply-chains-in-africa-dsv/) - Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) mining sector could treble its output if the continent could invigorate its transport infrastructure said Peter Verheyke, Manager, Senior, Projects & Overborder, Air & Sea. Verheyke has been solving logistics challenges in Africa for more than 30 years, and his view underlines the importance of supply chains and the logistics sector to the
- [Rangel focusing on the African market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/rangel-focusing-on-the-african-market-2/) - Increased investment in Zambia With a presence in Africa since 2007 (Angola), in the last two years Rangel has made strong advancement in the South African market, expanding its footprint with the opening of facilities in South Africa and Zambia, where it is already a reference for cross-border transport. According to Tiago Pocinho, country manager
- [Forland Trucks Hits Zambian Market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/forland-trucks-hits-zambian-market/) - The government has assured the business community that it will continue supporting developments of new technology that is aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency and creating jobs for the Zambian people. Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali has since assured Forland of the government’s support in ensuring that the economic environment of doing business
- [Toyota vehicle supply now restored, announces CFAO Motors Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/toyota-vehicle-supply-now-restored-announces-cfao-motors-zambia/) - Supply of popular Hilux and Land Cruiser pick-ups and hard tops are now getting back to normal in Zambia following the devastating floods in South Africa earlier this year, as well as burdens of the global pandemic that halted production in both Japan and South Africa. The first large-scale consignment of Hilux pick-ups arrived in
- [Keeping Zambia’s Copperbelt moving](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/keeping-zambias-copperbelt-moving/) - DSV moved 28 20-foot containers containing 78 500 bricks from Germany and Austria to the Copperbelt Province in Zambia – quite an achievement given the equipment shortages and port delays which characterize the global shipping market. They were loaded in Germany and Austria at the end of May, shipped to Durban and arrived in port
- [Petregaz Expands Fleet of Tanker & Buys Onelogix Trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/petregaz-expands-fleet-of-tanker-buys-onelogix-trucks/) - Petregaz, a subsidiary of the Petredec Group, has concluded an agreement to acquire the 35 LPG trucks and tankers and truck horses from OneLogix. The OneLogix Group will retain its other assets and businesses. The Sale Agreement is effective from 1 April 2023 with all suspensive conditions having already been met. Through the acquisition of
- [Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH partner on dual-fuel hydrogen engines](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/volvo-penta-cmb-tech-partner-on-dual-fuel-hydrogen-engines-3/) - Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta has partnered with CMB.TECH to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on-land and at-sea applications. The strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialization, providing increased access to this important technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CMB.TECH owns, operates, and designs
- [Zambia plans to unlock transport corridors potential](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/zambia-plans-to-unlock-transport-corridors-potential/) - Zambia intends to utilise its central geographic location in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to unlock its potential as a key transport corridor. According to Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali the region presents an opportunity for the country to be exposed to multiple import and export trade and transport corridors. Tayali made
- [Mining sector surge and infrastructure development drive increase in logistics in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/mining-sector-surge-and-infrastructure-development-drive-increase-in-logistics-in-zambia-2/) - Logistics volumes into and out of Zambia have grown consistently over the last ten years, with the bulk of cargo movement being driven by capital expenditure projects for mines, growing mining sector activity leading to increased distribution to key markets such as India and China, and infrastructure development. However, DSV Zambia MD Kris van Heerden
- [South Africa leads peers in Global Logistics Performance Index](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/south-africa-leads-peers-in-global-logistics-performance-index/) - The latest global Logistics Performance Index (LPI) released by the World Bank has rated South Africa, Egypt, Benin, Botswana, Namibia, Djibouti and Rwanda better than Nigeria The LPI is an interactive bench-marking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities on trade logistics, including shipping and what they can do to improve their
- [Zimbabwe: FX Logistics adds to cold chain capabilities ahead of the 2022 export season](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/zimbabwe-fx-logistics-adds-to-cold-chain-capabilities-ahead-of-the-2022-export-season/) - FX Logistics, the leading perishable logistics operator in Zimbabwe, has commissioned an extension to its Europort Cold Storage Facility (based on Harare’s RGM International Airport) providing the hortiexport industry in Zimbabwe with access to a purpose-built ocean freight handling facility. This investment was made in anticipation of growth in demand for ocean freight capabilities for
- [Unlocking the power of data to drive sustainability in the mining sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/unlocking-the-power-of-data-to-drive-sustainability-in-the-mining-sector/) - Seequent’s cloud-based geological data management platform is the latest offering in its suite of solutions designed to enable miners to unlock meaningful value from their data Momentum towards a just energy transition and the objective of achieving net-zero by 2050 is in full swing, but explorers and miners are under no illusion about how challenging
- [Cobre and Sandfire kick off joint airborne surveys over Kalahari copper belt projects](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/cobre-and-sandfire-kick-off-joint-airborne-surveys-over-kalahari-copper-belt-projects/) - Cobre Ltd has kicked off a collaborative airborne gravity gradient (AGG) survey with neighbour Sandfire Resources, covering a large portion of the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), including Cobre’s Ngami Copper Project, Kitlanya West and Kitlanya East (KITE) Projects. Notably, the results are expected to provide valuable information on KCB basin architecture and the location of
- [Why don’t minerals mined in Africa stay in Africa?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/why-dont-minerals-mined-in-africa-stay-in-africa/) - Africa is home to some 30% of the world’s mineral deposits; yet 70% of mined materials are exported to Europe or Asia to be further refined and turned into marketable products. Namibia is a springboard into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) trade block, with a market access of 330 million people. With a wealth
- [Zambia Rationing Electricity for Mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/zambia-rationing-electricity-for-mining/) - Zambia has started rationing electricity supply to mining firms following reduced power generation after a big drop in water levels in lake Kariba, the chairman of state-owned power utility Zesco said on Tuesday. “We requested them to give away 180 MW but after negotiations we went down to 110 MW,” the utility’s chairman Vickson Ncube
- [Rise of electricity tariffs brings worry to SA mining industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/rise-of-electricity-tariffs-brings-worry-to-sa-mining-industry/) - The above-inflation electricity tariff increases granted to Eskom, and the negative consequences for the economy and employment, has raised alarm bells in the mining industry. The Minerals Council South Africa notes this increase with dismay, says Henk Langenhoven, chief economist at Minerals Council. “The latest 18.65% and 12.74% tariff increases mean the mining industry’s electricity costs
- [Reps ask NNPC to suspend sale of oil mining license](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/reps-ask-nnpc-to-suspend-sale-of-oil-mining-license/) - The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, to suspend its planned auction of the oil mining license, OML, 11 asset. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep Victor Mela (APC-Gombe) at plenary in Abuja on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Mr. Mela said that the
- [Zambian President has Shown Interest in Importing Angolan Refined Oil](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/zambian-president-has-shown-interest-in-importing-angolan-refined-oil/) - Zambia has agreed to buy a stake in Angola’s Lobito refinery in Benguela Province along the Atlantic Coast. President Hakainde Hichilema, during his three-day visit to Angola, assured his host that his country would invest in the Lobito refinery that is under construction. “It makes no sense to import fuel from other parts of the
- [Angolan oil and gas infrastructure sparks investment opportunities](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/angolan-oil-and-gas-infrastructure-sparks-investment-opportunities/) - Angola has emerged as an investment hotspot in recent years, with a suite of global energy majors, independent oil and gas firms and service companies either expanding their presence or entering the promising market Heightened investment flows in recent months have largely been due to advancements across the oil and gas infrastructure sector. (Image Source:
- [Global B2B sourcing platform BuyHive launches managed contract manufacturing services](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/30/global-b2b-sourcing-platform-buyhive-launches-managed-contract-manufacturing-services/) - Hong Kong-based startup and tech-enabled B2B global sourcing platform BuyHive today announced the launch of its 'Managed Contract Manufacturing' services in more than 20 sourcing markets including China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. BuyHive's Managed Contract Manufacturing services are targeted at both large and midsized consumer product brands who are looking to de-risk their supply
- [Work On Machilipatnam Port To Start Today](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/work-on-machilipatnam-port-to-start-today/) - Chief Ministers YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will formally commence the works of Machilipatnam Port to be constructed at a cost of Rs 5,156 crore on Monday. It may be noted here that former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy laid the foundation for the Machilipatnam Port on April 24, 2008. The proposed port with an annual
- [Good Growth Expected In Domestic Operations, But Need To Watch Out For EXIM: V Kalyana Rama, CMD, CONCOR](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/good-growth-expected-in-domestic-operations-but-need-to-watch-out-for-exim-v-kalyana-rama-cmd-concor/) - “As of now we started our year with a target of 10% growth, but we have to wait and see how the things will pan out in the EXIM sector. Domestic, we are getting good demand and we are hopeful that in domestic we will be able to grow. But EXIM, we are waiting for
- [Delhivery To Make A Strategic Investment In Vinculum](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/delhivery-to-make-a-strategic-investment-in-vinculum/) - Delhivery Ltd, India’s largest fully-integrated logistics services provider, will make a strategic investment in Vinculum, a global software leader enabling omnichannel retailing for D2C enterprises, brands, brand distributors, and quick commerce companies. The investment is the first part of a potential 2-stage deal that provides Delhivery the option to further increase its shareholding in the
- [GATI Express Business FY23 EBITDA Doubled Over FY22](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/gati-express-business-fy23-ebitda-doubled-over-fy22/) - Gati Limited (GATI) one of India’s leading premier Express Distribution and Supply Chain Management company, has reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Financial Highlights for Express Business – Q4FY23 & FY23 *pre-exceptions For Q4FY23, Fuel stations revenue grew by 8.7% Y-o-Y, for FY23 the growth stood at 11.5% Y-o-Y.
- [India’s First Elevated Expressway](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/indias-first-elevated-expressway/) - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday inspected country’s first elevated highway from an interchange of the Dwarka Expressway near Khedki Daula Toll in Gurugram to Dwarka in New Delhi. Gadkari was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation and Planning (Independent Charge) and Gurugram MP Rao
- [ONE Adds New Call At Hazira Port To AIM Service](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/one-adds-new-call-at-hazira-port-to-aim-service/) - Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that AIM weekly service will change its port rotation, by adding Hazira call. The new rotation will take effect as from Bea Schulte, arriving in Hazira on 14 June 2023. The current port rotation is, JEA – MUN – NSA – CMB -DUR – TEM – TIN – APP –
- [Bangladesh Shipping Corporation’s Efforts To Acquire Ships Await Funding](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/bangladesh-shipping-corporations-efforts-to-acquire-ships-await-funding/) - A shipping corporation effort to buy six container vessels is gathering dust as the relevant government authorities are not clearing a loan proposal to fund the procurement, according to officials. To this end, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) signed a memorandum of understanding with AIS Marine and Offshore Pty Ltd last September. Under the agreement,
- [Rotork assists BAE Systems in naval base actuator upgrades](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/rotork-assists-bae-systems-in-naval-base-actuator-upgrades/) - Rotork has been working with BAE Systems to upgrade a series of A-range actuators to IQ3 actuators which operate penstocks controlling movement of ships between the sea and transitional locks and dry docks at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNB Portsmouth). A series of A-range actuators had reached the end of their operational life after
- [Burckhardt Compression to service Sero pumps in marine sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/burckhardt-compression-to-service-sero-pumps-in-marine-sector/) - Burckhardt Compression is taking over all service activities for Sero PumpSystems’ SHP pumps in marine applications. The SHP pumps are used on LPG tankers with dual fuel engines. Burckhardt Compression already has a service infrastructure for its gas compressors in the marine sector with a worldwide network of more than 300 field service staff and
- [Kral helps low sulfur fuel handling for ships](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/kral-helps-low-sulfur-fuel-handling-for-ships/) - Desulfurization has reduced the lubricating properties of fuel, often leading to pump failure. Here, Philip Sulzer, technical manager KRAL GmbH, explains how the surface hardness of its screw pump components was increased to handle the low sulfur fuels now used in today’s shipping. When the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new regulations for sulfur content of
- [Korean shipyards select Svanehøj pumps for 4 more VLECs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/korean-shipyards-select-svanehoj-pumps-for-4-more-vlecs/) - Following the delivery of deepwell pump systems for six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have contracted Svanehøj to supply pumps for an additional four vessels. Working with French tank designer GTT, Svanehøj will deliver eight cargo pumps, two fuel pumps and four spray pumps in the
- [Svanehøj develops fuel pump for LNG-powered ships](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/svanehoj-develops-fuel-pump-for-lng-powered-ships/) - The CS (cryogenic submerged) pump is a submerged pump that is installed at the bottom of the tank. In recent years, Svanehøj has positioned itself strongly as a supplier of long-shaft deepwell pumps, where the motor and other electrical parts are located on deck. The new CS pump, which is being presented this week at
- [Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Scanjet, a global supplier of tank cleaning equipment and solutions for marine, offshore and industrial applications.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/alfa-laval-has-signed-an-agreement-to-acquire-scanjet-a-global-supplier-of-tank-cleaning-equipment-and-solutions-for-marine-offshore-and-industrial-applications/) - Scanjet’s intelligent tank management solutions reduce the water usage and energy consumption connected with tank cleaning. The company employs around 150 people, has factories in Sweden, Poland and Indonesia, and has an annual turnover of about SEK300 million. “Scanjet’s well-known and market-leading solutions for cargo tanks complement our existing Framo cargo pumping solutions for cargo
- [Svanehøj to provide pumps for 15 LNG dual-fuel container vessels](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/svanehoj-to-provide-pumps-for-15-lng-dual-fuel-container-vessels/) - Svanehøj’s patented DW fuel pump solution is one of the main growth drivers. The pump was introduced to the market in 2015 and will account for almost 30% of total orders in 2021. CEO Søren Kringelholt Nielsen said the company’s fuel pump sales quadrupled on 2020, with new orders spread widely across sectors. “We see
- [The Danish pump specialist Svanehøj expects to post an all-time high order intake of DKK750 million–DKK800 million for 2021, up 50% on the company’s previous record set in 2014.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/the-danish-pump-specialist-svanehoj-expects-to-post-an-all-time-high-order-intake-of-dkk750-million-dkk800-million-for-2021-up-50-on-the-companys-previous-record-set-in-2014/) - Svanehøj’s patented DW fuel pump solution is one of the main growth drivers. The pump was introduced to the market in 2015 and will account for almost 30% of total orders in 2021. CEO Søren Kringelholt Nielsen said the company’s fuel pump sales quadrupled on 2020, with new orders spread widely across sectors. “We see
- [Doherty Grab Hire takes delivery of three new tippers](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/doherty-grab-hire-takes-delivery-of-three-new-tippers/) - “Scanias and Volvos are the best tipper chassis out there” says company director Darren Doherty, “and Thompsons’ Loadmaster bodies complement them perfectly. For trucks, I’m a big fan of all things Swedish and it’s good to see that our bodies are once again built with Swedish SSAB Hardox steel. We’ve run this spec of body for years
- [Chivas Brothers unveil Scotland’s first all-electric tractor unit: the Volvo FM Electric 6×2](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/chivas-brothers-unveil-scotlands-first-all-electric-tractor-unit-the-volvo-fm-electric-6x2/) - Scotch whisky producer, Chivas Brothers, makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has announced the delivery of Scotland’s first all-electric tractor unit, a Volvo FM Electric 6×2 pulling a tri-axle box van trailer and operating at up to 44 tonnes gross vehicle weight. Specified for the purposes of transporting Scotland’s biggest export, Scotch whisky, the
- [DHL puts UK’s first Volvo heavy duty electric tractor units on the road](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/dhl-puts-uks-first-volvo-heavy-duty-electric-tractor-units-on-the-road/) - DHL has announced the introduction of the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy duty tractor units. The four Volvo FM electric trucks are designed for high-capacity deliveries operating at 40 tonnes and will directly replace diesel vehicles on a range of routes. Featuring Volvo’s largest 540kWh battery and a motor which provides 666hp, the trucks
- [Schmitz Cargobull Partners with MaxiTRANS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/schmitz-cargobull-partners-with-maxitrans/) - Schmitz Cargobull has become a minority shareholder (26%) in the Australian Trailer Solutions Group (ATSG), in a partnership that aims for long term success in the Australian market for MaxiTRANS. Australian Trailer Solutions Group (ATSG) purchased the MaxiTRANS trailer business in September 2021. “We are extremely thrilled to have Schmitz Cargobull onboard with MaxiTRANS as
- [JLM Transport boosts fleet with new DAF trucks from Asset Alliance Group](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/22/jlm-transport-boosts-fleet-with-new-daf-trucks-from-asset-alliance-group/) - JLM Transport has refreshed its fleet with six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6×2 tractor units from Asset Alliance Group to help meet the growing needs of its biggest client, Smyths Toys, in the UK and France. The new trucks join a mix of 12 New Generation DAF XF 480 and XG 530 tractor units that the Stoke haulier
- [Amarinth wins US$200,000 API 610 OH1 pump order in Iraq](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/amarinth-wins-us200000-api-610-oh1-pump-order-in-iraq-2/) - The pumps are for condensate transfer duties and include the latest API 682 4th edition Plan 53B seal support systems along with Amarinth mobile top-up units. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil-operated Majnoon oil field is a super-giant oil field located 60km from Basra in southern Iraq and is one of the richest oil fields in
- [Amarinth to supply bespoke API 610 VS4 pumps to Iraqi oil field](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/amarinth-to-supply-bespoke-api-610-vs4-pumps-to-iraqi-oil-field/) - The 3.5m long flare drain pumps are for the Rumaila oil field, a super-giant oil field located 50km to the west of the city of Basra, southern Iraq. Amarinth has previously successfully delivered ten API 610 OH1 condensate transfer pumps for the Rumaila field. Space constraints in the tanks called for a particularly small support
- [Amarinth to supply titanium API 610 OH2 pumps for FPSO One Guyana](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/amarinth-to-supply-titanium-api-610-oh2-pumps-for-fpso-one-guyana/) - The Yellowtail development project comprises of six drill centres and up to 26 production and 25 injection wells. Located some 200km offshore Guyana, the deepwater wells will be tied back to the One Guyana FPSO vessel for processing. VWS Westgarth approached Amarinth for the two titanium API 610 OH2 chemically enhanced backwash pumps following the
- [Netzsch/DXP partnership improves oil/water delivery system](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/netzsch-dxp-partnership-improves-oil-water-delivery-system-2/) - When a well in an oilfield is first opened, generally there is plenty of existing pressure and volume for oil, gas and water to reach the surface. Over time, however, that initial boost reduces and artificial lift methods must be applied to literally push those resources to the surface. The most often used artificial lift
- [John Crane joins Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/john-crane-joins-aiming-for-zero-methane-emissions-initiative/) - The Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative was launched in early 2022 by the CEOs of the OGCI member companies to rethink how the oil and gas industry approaches methane emissions and its harmful effects on the environment. Established in 2014, the OGCI is a CEO-led group that aims to accelerate the industry’s response to climate change and help
- [GD Energy Products provides 3,000 HP pumps for electric fracturing](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/21/gd-energy-products-provides-3000-hp-pumps-for-electric-fracturing/) - In an exclusive contract, GDEP will supply pumps across four USWS fleets. The pumps for USWS’ new fleets can be run at 3,000 horsepower, which maximizes efficiency by increasing the flow rate across a smaller number of units compared to conventional 2,500 horsepower fleets. “By partnering closely with USWS and understanding their operational goals, GDEP
- [KWATANI EXPERIENCES BEST GROWTH IN ITS HISTORY](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/kwatani-experiences-best-growth-in-its-history/) - South African based vibrating screen and feeder original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani reports that orders for its equipment have surged in recent months to record levels, with orders coming not only from South Africa and the southern African region but also overseas markets. “The current level of business is the best we’ve ever seen
- [Working towards environmentally friendly lithium extraction methods](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/working-towards-environmentally-friendly-lithium-extraction-methods/) - Lithium is a crucial component in the switch to renewable energy, but the extraction process of this critical mineral has been costly to the environment. Lithium arguably plays the most important role in ditching fossil fuels and ensuring the world can move towards a zero-carbon future. The lightweight metal is found in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries,
- [Mines increasingly seeing value in digital systems](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/mines-increasingly-seeing-value-in-digital-systems/) - Judging from interactions with mining customers at Electra Mining Africa 2022, Weir Minerals Africa notes that there is a growing demand for digital integration, which provides mines with data to develop strategic improvements to their operations. “Several customers spoke about the need for real time management of important operational parameters at their operations. Mines are
- [Tanzania to develop wastewater treatment plant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/tanzania-to-develop-wastewater-treatment-plant/) - Dar Es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DAWASA) has awarded Metito, a leading provider of intelligent water management solutions, the contract to design, build and operate a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania Construction is expected to commence in April 2023, with the commissioning date set for October 2024.
- [Why mining is essential to the energy transition and global prosperity](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/why-mining-is-essential-to-the-energy-transition-and-global-prosperity-2/) - Imagine a world without mining. Many people do. They see mining as environmentally harmful, dangerous to health and wellbeing, and ultimately obsolete as green energy advances. So the extractive industry has its work cut out to challenge perceptions about a field that it counters is increasingly sustainable and safe. One that’s absolutely vital to global
- [LITEF LCR-110 receives EASA certification](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/litef-lcr-110-receives-easa-certification/) - LITEF has received ETSO certification from EASA for its LCR-110 GNSS-aided Inertial Reference System (GIRS). The certification of the LCR-110 includes the ETSO-C201 for the AHRS functionality and – as an essential component and for the first time for LITEF – the ETSO-C196a. The latter allows the user to perform so-called RNP (Required Navigation Performance)
- [Envusa Energy Targets 5GW Renewable Ecosystem](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/envusa-energy-targets-5gw-renewable-ecosystem/) - Global mining company, Anglo American, has formed a joint entity with fully integrated independent power producer, EDF Renewables, with the aim of developing a renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa. Dubbed Envusa Energy, the joint company is set to launch an ambitious pipeline of renewable projects to the tune of 600 MW. A memorandum of understanding
- [FESCO Sets New Record, Dispatching 53 Box Trains From Vladivostok](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/fesco-sets-new-record-dispatching-53-box-trains-from-vladivostok/) - Russia-based FESCO Transportation Group dispatched 53 container trains from Vladivostok in one week. In particular, 49 railway trains departed from the Commercial Port of Vladivostok (CPV) and the remaining four began from rear container terminals in Vladivostok. The total loading of the box trains was more than 7,000 TEUs. Moreover, the dispatch of four trains
- [Freight Traffic Sets New Records In Kazakhstan – China Trade](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/freight-traffic-sets-new-records-in-kazakhstan-china-trade/) - KAZAKHSTAN Railways (KTZ) reports that freight traffic on its network set a new record of over 252 billion tonne-km in 2022, up 5.2% on the year before. Over the last 20 years the amount of freight carried by KTZ has doubled. KTZ says that the new record was due to “a change in logistics,” an
- [Indian Railways’ Longest Electrified Tunnel Proves To Be A Game Changer In Freight Transportation](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/indian-railways-longest-electrified-tunnel-proves-to-be-a-game-changer-in-freight-transportation/) - This tunnel facilitates direct and viable connectivity between South Coast and West Coast and also enhances the freight basket of South Central Railway. Indian Railways‘ longest electrified tunnel has proven to be a major game changer in the country’s freight transportation. The tunnel located between South Central Railways’ Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations was dedicated to
- [Railways To Start Dedicated Gati-Shakti Cargo Service In February](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/railways-to-start-dedicated-gati-shakti-cargo-service-in-february/) - The Railways will start a Gati Shakti Express Cargo service for delivery of goods. The special train for this purpose will be called the Rail Post Gati Shakti Express. This will be a joint project of the Indian Railways and India Post. The project aims to provide door-to-door parcel service for common Indian residents. Under
- [National Rail Plan Aims To Increase Share Of Freight Traffic](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/national-rail-plan-aims-to-increase-share-of-freight-traffic/) - The National Rail Plan envisages that the share of freight traffic by rail should go up from current share of 27% to 45% by 2030. The construction of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) on the important high-density route is an important policy measure by Indian Railways to arrest the trend of falling market share of railways
- [Railways Tightens Control Over Bangladesh-Bound Wagons](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/railways-tightens-control-over-bangladesh-bound-wagons/) - This is being done to intensify a crackdown on ‘indent mafia’ that corners availability of wagons in advance and profiteers from the scarcity, government said. The Indian Railways has tightened control over Bangladesh-bound rail freight by mandating that any entity that books a wagon headed for the neighbouring country specify the commodity being transported, said
- [Eastern Railway’s First Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Started Operation](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/eastern-railways-first-gati-shakti-cargo-terminal-started-operation/) - The first coal-loaded freight rake was flagged off from Pakur siding on Monday for Ropar Thermal Power Plant in Punjab. With this, the first Gati Shakti Cargo terminal of the Eastern Railway at Pakur came into life. Loading of freight rakes at this terminal was discontinued since April 1, 2015. This much-awaited movement will fetch
- [Pravin Gordhan In Battle To Save Transnet’s Freight Rail](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/pravin-gordhan-in-battle-to-save-transnets-freight-rail/) - Minister of public enterprise Pravin Gordhan faces a mammoth task in trying to convince the Chinese government to rein in CRRC e-Loco Supply, a company whose impasse with Transnet has brought the embattled state-owned rail operator to its knees. The woes facing Transnet has seen many mining houses forgo export income, a situation which also
- [Crucial Rail Projects To Connect Mining, Cement And Steel Clusters](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/crucial-rail-projects-to-connect-mining-cement-and-steel-clusters/) - A project by the ministry of railways for the construction of a broad-gauge double line between Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur in Rajasthan state was examined by the Network Planning Group under Gati Shakti. The project spans about 131 km from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur and is deemed to be a significant infrastructure initiative. Upon completion,
- [Meghalaya Gets Electric Trains For The First Time](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/meghalaya-gets-electric-trains-for-the-first-time/) - Indian Railway is progressing at full throttle for becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. In an endeavour for complete electrification, Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved another milestone by commissioning Dudhnai – Mendipathar (22.823 Track Kilometre) single line section and Abhayapuri – Pancharatna (34.59 Track Kilometre) double line section on 15th March, 2023. The Central
- [Goods Transport Through Dhaka-Chittagong Railway Halved](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/10/goods-transport-through-dhaka-chittagong-railway-halved/) - About 9,211 import-export containers were moved by rail between Chattogram port and the Kamalapur Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Dhaka during the January-February period of the current calendar year. During the first two months of 2022, some 19,078 containers were shipped between the port and the ICD, a 52 per cent decline. “Transport of goods
- [ACCC no longer forecasts gas supply shortfall](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/accc-no-longer-forecasts-gas-supply-shortfall/) - The east coast gas market should see sufficient gas supply for 2023, as the latest report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) indicates that previous concerns have been solved. In August 2022, when the ACCC forecast a shortfall of 56PJ in the east coast gas market in 2023, the Federal Government took action
- [Condabri gas plant undertakes vital maintenance work](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/condabri-gas-plant-undertakes-vital-maintenance-work/) - Coal seam gas facilities across the Surat and Bowen basins in Queensland are undergoing a variety of complex scheduled maintenance work to ensure their reliable and safe operation into the future. The facilities form part of Australia Pacific LNG’s (APLNG) gas production and pipeline systems, which play a major role in the supply of natural
- [Gas supply risks ahead for multiple states says GSOO](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/gas-supply-risks-ahead-for-multiple-states-says-gsoo/) - The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued the 2023 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report, outlining whilst customer demand will be met in certain regions, some states remain under risk from short-term shortfalls and long-term supply gaps. The GSOO found that existing, committed and anticipated natural gas production will meet customer demand until 2027 in central
- [ACCC releases Interim Guidelines for gas price cap](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/accc-releases-interim-guidelines-for-gas-price-cap/) - The ACCC has released interim compliance and enforcement guidelines for the gas industry on the new Gas Market Emergency Price Order, and explained how the ACCC intends to exercise its enforcement role. In December 2022, the Australian Government’s Gas Market Emergency Price Order introduced a temporary price cap of $12 per gigajoule (GJ) that principally
- [APPEA says Code of Conduct will harm gas industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/appea-says-code-of-conduct-will-harm-gas-industry/) - APPEA has released its submission to the Federal Government’s consultation paper, Options to ensure the domestic wholesale gas market delivers for Australians, criticising the proposed mandatory code. In its submission, APPEA says it is a critical time for the sector after the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently warned of gas shortfalls from 2027 and
- [Celebration as Queenscliff Ferry Terminal opens](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/celebration-as-queenscliff-ferry-terminal-opens/) - The multi-million Queenscliff Ferry Terminal has officially opened, offering passengers modern facilities and a safer car and passenger ferry service between Sorrento and Queenscliff in Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. The redevelopment is jointly funded under the Geelong City Deal, with the Federal Government contributing $10 million and Searoad Ferries contributing the balance of project costs.
- [Moorebank Interstate Terminal begins construction](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/moorebank-interstate-terminal-begins-construction/) - The Moorebank Logistics Park (MLP) has officially begun construction, including a container handling facility and a dedicated rail link to Port Botany, funded by a $570 million boost from the Federal Government. Federal Minister of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said, “The progress being made at Moorebank demonstrates our government’s commitment
- [Port Rail Transformation Project opens new two-way road](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/port-rail-transformation-project-opens-new-two-way-road/) - The Port Rail Transformation Project (PRTP) is set to provide better rail freight solutions through the official opening of a new permanent two-way, single lane in each direction, port vehicle road connecting Dock Link Road and Mullaly Close/Coode Road. The new road has been named Intermodal Way and is a reflection of the seamless integration
- [NSW Ports welcomes Federal Court decision on ACCC appeal](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/nsw-ports-welcomes-federal-court-decision-on-accc-appeal/) - The Federal Court has dismissed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) appeal over New South Wales’ ports privatisation process, upholding the 2021 judgement that the Port Commitment Deeds between New South Wales and NSW Ports do not have any anti-competitive or illegal purpose or effect. Federal Court Justice, Jayne Jagot, said that the Port
- [Lumsden Point port expansion project gets underway](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/lumsden-point-port-expansion-project-gets-underway/) - The expansion of Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland will deliver new multi-user facilities and berths, supporting the growth of renewable industries in Australia and overseas. The expansion will increase the Port’s capacity to export battery metals such as lithium and copper concentrates, as well as importing renewable energy infrastructure such as wind
- [Port of Newcastle trade strong in 2022, despite floods](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/port-of-newcastle-trade-strong-in-2022-despite-floods/) - Port of Newcastle’s 2022 trade figures have been released, revealing a strong diversified trade despite the impact of multiple flood events. Port of Newcastle CEO, Craig Carmody, said the results are testament to the Port’s resilience during one of the wettest years in recent memory. “In the first half of 2022 the Hunter experienced five
- [Mobilisation underway for Port of Burnie’s newest shiploader](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/09/mobilisation-underway-for-port-of-burnies-newest-shiploader/) - TasRail’s mobilisation on its newest shiploader at the Port of Burnie is on track, with construction to begin in January 2023 when the components arrive. The fabrication of the new infrastructure is well underway at COVA Haywards in Launceston and The Engineering Company at Somerset, supported by quality assurance from the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy
- [Reinforcing your supply chain](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/08/reinforcing-your-supply-chain/) - How to "go local" the right way By Poornima Ramaswamy, Chief Transformation Officer, Qlik Manufacturing used to be simple. Everything, from the toothpaste on your bathroom sink to the crisp button-down shirt in your wardrobe, used to be made piece-by-piece in a local factory. But businesses got savvier. Just-in-Time, an inventory management method, played a
- [KSB develops new wastewater impeller](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/ksb-develops-new-wastewater-impeller/) - The D-max impeller can handle fluids containing solid substances and long fibres, coarse solids as well as entrapped gas or air. It is suitable for untreated wastewater, combined sewage, recirculated and heating sludge as well as activated, raw and digested sludge with a solids content of up to 8%. The impeller is also suitable for
- [A commitment to action](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/a-commitment-to-action/) - Operate Sustainably is one of Ingersoll Rand’s five strategic imperatives. With 39% of the world’s energy used to “pump something”, pump manufacturers have a responsibility to design products aimed at making pumps more energy efficient. ARO, an Ingersoll Rand business, has the commitment to develop new products enabling its customers to reduce their energy consumption
- [Svanehøj expands its pump service business with US acquisition](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/svanehoj-expands-its-pump-service-business-with-us-acquisition/) - Tustin, California, USA-based CCS has more than 30 years of experience in the service and overhaul of submerged cargo, spray, and high-pressure pumps for cargo containment systems on LNG tankers. “CCS is a well-known and recognized company that will strengthen our efforts to become the leading service provider of inspections, service, and calibration of cargo
- [Amarinth wins US$200,000 API 610 OH1 pump order in Iraq](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/amarinth-wins-us200000-api-610-oh1-pump-order-in-iraq/) - The pumps are for condensate transfer duties and include the latest API 682 4th edition Plan 53B seal support systems along with Amarinth mobile top-up units. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil-operated Majnoon oil field is a super-giant oil field located 60km from Basra in southern Iraq and is one of the richest oil fields in
- [KSB Canada completes Lake Huron high lift pump replacement project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/ksb-canada-completes-lake-huron-high-lift-pump-replacement-project/) - For half a century residents and commerce across eight municipalities of the greater London Area of south western Ontario have received their potable water supply from Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant (WTP) near Grand Bend and over this period the community has been well served. However, in 2017 the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System
- [Netzsch/DXP partnership improves oil/water delivery system](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/netzsch-dxp-partnership-improves-oil-water-delivery-system/) - When a well in an oilfield is first opened, generally there is plenty of existing pressure and volume for oil, gas and water to reach the surface. Over time, however, that initial boost reduces and artificial lift methods must be applied to literally push those resources to the surface. The most often used artificial lift
- [Blend welds like a master with Superflex](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/blend-welds-like-a-master-with-superflex/) - Welding, an art that has been around for centuries, has come a long way since its invention. From the early days of blacksmiths hammering metal together to modern-day welding machines, it’s evident how technology has revolutionized this craft. But what about blending welds? The Superflex abrasive range from Grinding Techniques is a versatile and affordable
- [Valves in the pulp and paper Industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/valves-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry-2/) - Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa (BIA), investigated the steam system of a paper mill to allow for possible improvements that can be made. Top performers in the paper and pulp industry are constantly striving to increase productivity and quality while minimising costs. The main aspects that need to be addressed in achieving operational excellence are
- [Vesconite supplies 5000-unit blanket order](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/vesconite-supplies-5000-unit-blanket-order-2/) - Vesconite Bearings is supplying a Georgia-based vertical-turbine pump manufacturer with a 5000-unit blanket wear-rings order, allowing the manufacturer to request low-friction Vesconite Hilube polymer wear rings for 10 of its vertical-turbine-pump models. The company ordered its first Vesconite Hilube wear rings in 2015 and, after testing, started ordering larger quantities from 2017. In March 2019,
- [SCHROEDAHL announces self-modulating TDL ARVs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/schroedahl-announces-self-modulating-tdl-arvs-2/) - SCHROEDAHL, a CIRCOR International brand has announced that new, self-modulating TDL Automatic Recirculation Valves (ARVs) are now available in cast material that is more than 35% lighter. The all-in-one pump protection solutions are designed to keep pumping systems running smoothly in firefighting, refinery, power and chemical applications without cavitation or overheating. Unlike control valve packages,
- [The truth about the imminent copper supply crisis](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/the-truth-about-the-imminent-copper-supply-crisis/) - The chief geoscientist with leading global mining-tech company IMDEX has issued a clarion call to the mining sector to restore its damaged image and shake off its risk-averse approach as he warned there was widespread ignorance of the scale of the imminent copper supply crisis. Dr Dave Lawie, Chief Geoscientist and Chief Technologist – Mining
- [Tanzania signs $667m of deals to develop rare earth and graphite projects](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/tanzania-signs-667m-of-deals-to-develop-rare-earth-and-graphite-projects/) - Tanzania has signed agreements worth a total of $667m with three Australian companies for the development of rare earth minerals and graphite projects, reported Reuters. Signed with Evolution Energy Minerals, Ecograf and Peak Rare Earths, the agreements form part of Tanzania’s efforts to advance negotiations on long-delayed mining and energy projects. Under the deals, the country
- [CLEAN AND COLOURFUL.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/clean-and-colourful/) - The special challenges faced by the food and pharmaceutical industries result from the wide diversity of their processes. Success depends on the consistency and continuity of the production processes – whether it be mixing, filling, evaporating or CIP and SIP cleaning. That’s why longevity and reliability are also in the focus when selecting measurement technology
- [Shipham Valves Launch New Range of Triple-Offset Butterfly Valves](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/shipham-valves-launch-new-range-of-triple-offset-butterfly-valves/) - To coincide with celebrations of Shipham Valves reaching its 225th year of operation, the business is delighted to expand its range of high-performance butterfly valves, with the launch of a new innovative range of triple-offset butterfly valves. Several unique design features are incorporated into this range to reflect the wide range of applications they support, delivering
- [Unlocking the potential of springs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/unlocking-the-potential-of-springs/) - Selecting the right material for ultimate performance in spring seals, valves and actuators in diverse and chemical environments. Achieving optimal performance, longevity, and reliability in seals, valves, and actuators is of paramount importance. By choosing the right materials based on specific chemical, temperature, and mechanical conditions, springs can withstand harsh environments, resist corrosion, and maintain
- [Seals for the Chemical Industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/seals-for-the-chemical-industry/) - Moontown Ltd specializes in high-performance, safety critical sealing solutions for the Chemical Processing Industry. We know how vital it is for processing plants to use high-performance sealing solutions, maximising efficiency whilst minimising downtime and expensive (and potentially) dangerous leakage. We manufacture a huge variety of seals for chemical processing that are found within the daily
- [The Innovative Thinking Behind DRAG® Technology](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/have-you-considered-a-new-solution-peek-springs-for-the-chemical-processing-industry/) - Sometimes it can be easy to overlook the impact of certain product designs, especially if they go on to become an industry standard. Novel ideas – the kind that actually reshape the way businesses operate – also tend to fade in people’s imagination if they first hit the market decades earlier. DRAG® technology was developed in
- [Bray Launches the Cx Line](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/bray-launches-the-cx-line/) - To develop a concept for product re-alignment, Bray worked extensively with leading companies in the European chemical industry. The focus was not solely on the function and performance of the valve but also compliance with the technical delivery conditions, the implementation of the latest European standards, and delivery reliability and capability. Key topics such as
- [Ceetak asks: Why use PTFE seals in your valve applications?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/ceetak-asks-why-use-ptfe-seals-in-your-valve-applications/) - What is PTFE? Discovered by accident in 1938 by American chemist Dr Roy J. Plunkett in the DuPont™ laboratory, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a thermoplastic polymer with a linear chain of carbon atoms, surrounded by fluorine atoms. High performing as a virgin material, PTFE can also be filled with many other elements to bolster its appeal
- [Westbrook adds 65-tonne Renault T520 High to fleet](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/westbrook-adds-65-tonne-renault-t520-high-to-fleet/) - Westbrook Commercials Ltd, based in Wiltshire, has added a 65-tonne Renault T520 High 6×2 tag to its low loader fleet with a further T520 High 6×2 midlift due in April. The company’s existing fleet of eight low loaders are all plated between 60-80 tonnes and the newT520 High will be used primarily to move new
- [Roger Warnes continues long-standing tyre deal with Prometeon](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/roger-warnes-continues-long-standing-tyre-deal-with-prometeon/) - Norfolk-based Roger Warnes Transport and Prometeon Tyre Group have renewed their 13-year partnership for a further three years. The deal covers the entire fleet of of 108 trucks and 114 trailers – on a fixed pence per kilometre (PPK) contract. Delivering the length and breadth of the UK, and with customers ranging from sugar beet
- [London Borough of Enfield rolls out first fully electric Renault E-Tech refuse trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/london-borough-of-enfield-rolls-out-first-fully-electric-renault-e-tech-refuse-trucks/) - Enfield Council has taken delivery of its first fully-electric, 26 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide, Low Entry Cab, rear steer refuse truck, the first of four units to service households of the London Borough of Enfield. Powered by four lithium-ion batteries, its two AC synchronous electric machines provide power for the vehicle and recovering
- [Mitchells of Mansfield gets 18-tonne E Tech electric Renault](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/mitchells-of-mansfield-gets-18-tonne-e-tech-electric-renault/) - Mitchells of Mansfield, the overnight pallet distributor based in Nottinghamshire, has received the UK’s first 18-tonne Renault E Tech electric curtain-sided truck from RH Commercial Vehicles. Mitchells of Mansfield is a family-run business that started in 1968. In 1995, it became a founding member of Palletways and has also worked with The Pallet Network, Palletline, and
- [Youngs Transportation & Logistics rebrands with two Renault T520 Highs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/youngs-transportation-logistics-rebrands-with-two-renault-t520-highs/) - Youngs Transportation and Logistics Ltd has added the first two Renault Trucks artics to its 150+ strong fleet. The 13 litre T520 High 6×2 pushers, supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, are also the first vehicles to carry the company’s new branding. The T520 Highs follow the purchase of a 26 tonne D Range added to
- [MAXIMUM COMFORT A PRIORITY FOR G.S. DAVIES DRIVERS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/maximum-comfort-a-priority-for-g-s-davies-drivers/) - Family-run G.S. Davies & Son ensures maximum comfort for its drivers when making additions to its fleet. As a result, it has specified Volvo’s Drive++ package on the company’s latest recruit: an FH Globetrotter 6×2. The Drive++ package enhances the in-cab working environment, therefore making drivers feel more at home. Adrian Davies, director at G. S. Davies & Son,
- [DRAINTECH TANKERS INCREASES AROCS FLEET NUMBERS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/draintech-tankers-increases-arocs-fleet-numbers/) - So delighted was Draintech Tankers with its first two Mercedes-Benz Arocs tankers, it has ordered another couple. The Andover-based operator previously acquired its trucks from two other manufacturers. However, in the face of soaring demand from customers, director Robert Simpson last year had a look at operations. For example, he main aim was to reduce
- [FIRST eTRUCK CUSTOMER ANNOUNCED BY MAN](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/first-etruck-customer-announced-by-man/) - DB Schenker will be the first eTruck customer when it takes delivery of the battery powered MANs in 2024. The first MAN eTrucks will be produced in small series in Munich in the first half of 2024. Therefore, the truck manufacturer has been in talks with potential customers who will pilot the first run of vehicles. Essentially,
- [NEW AMAROK: WHAT TO EXPECT IN SA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/new-amarok-what-to-expect-in-sa/) - The second-generation Amarok, which was designed in Germany and Australia but is being built in South Africa, goes on sale this month. In South Africa, the new Volkswagen Amarok range will be available in the following trim lines: Amarok (the base model, in single and double cab guise), Life, Style, PanAmericana, and the top-of-the-range Aventura.
- [SELF-DRIVING TRUCKS ARE HERE!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/self-driving-trucks-are-here/) - Daimler Truck plans to introduce series-production driverless trucks in the United States by 2030. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI got a taste of things to come when he hopped aboard a Freightliner Cascadia self-driving truck on the highways around Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. We don’t have to wait years to see self-driving trucks on public roads. They are
- [ISUZU FORGES AHEAD!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/isuzu-forges-ahead/) - ISUZU Motors South Africa had a cracker of a year in 2022, notching up its 10th consecutive year as the truck market leader. As COLIN WINDELL reports, however, it certainly isn’t resting on its laurels. With “three exciting products” due this year, the rollout of compressed natural gas (CNG) power for selected models, and the introduction
- [IFOY FINALISTS ARE REVEALED!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/ifoy-finalists-are-revealed-2/) - The International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards represent the Oscars of supply chain management. These 25 products stand to gain glory in the 2023 awards! A total of 25 products from 23 companies have been nominated for the 2023 IFOY Awards. These finalists will undergo the IFOY audit at Test Camp
- [FREEWAY TRANSFORMS BUSCOR’S FLEET MANAGEMENT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/freeway-transforms-buscors-fleet-management/) - Running a commuter bus company in South Africa is fraught with challenges. But a recent decision by Buscor to partner with Freeway means that fleet management isn’t one of them. Buscor is a privately owned commuter bus company in the Mpumalanga/Lowveld area. Since 1984, it has been contracted by the South African government to transport
- [TYRE TECHNOLOGY ON A ROLL](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/05/01/tyre-technology-on-a-roll/) - In its piece The Invention of the Wheel, ThoughtCo* notes that the oldest known wheel – discovered in archaeological excavations in modern-day Iraq – comes from Mesopotamia and is believed to be over 5 500 years old. “It was not used for transportation, though, but rather as a potter’s wheel,” states the article. Regardless, the combination of
- [Nigeria to pay $496 million to settle Indian firm’s claim over Ajaokuta steel](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/nigeria-to-pay-496-million-to-settle-indian-firms-claim-over-ajaokuta-steel/) - The Nigerian government says it has agreed to pay $496 million to settle a multibillion dollar claim by Global Steel Holdings Limited over the control of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Attorney-General Abubakar Malami said the federal government will pay the company $496 million instead of $5.258 billion demanded by the firm, to settle the dispute. The deal
- [Transnet opens port capacity for emerging manganese mining companies](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/transnet-opens-port-capacity-for-emerging-manganese-mining-companies/) - Transnet plans to open up capacity allocation for emerging miners through the Ports of Gqeberha and Saldanha from April, 2023 when its current long-term contracts come to an end. In a statement, Transnet said it had issued a formal communique to all 10 manganese exporters recording the expiry of current contracts, which are set to
- [Why mining is essential to the energy transition and global prosperity](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/why-mining-is-essential-to-the-energy-transition-and-global-prosperity/) - Imagine a world without mining. Many people do. They see mining as environmentally harmful, dangerous to health and wellbeing, and ultimately obsolete as green energy advances. So the extractive industry has its work cut out to challenge perceptions about a field that it counters is increasingly sustainable and safe. One that’s absolutely vital to global
- [Mevas- Global Leader in Machinery and Heavy Equipment Inspection Services](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/mevas-global-leader-in-machinery-and-heavy-equipment-inspection-services-2/) - Heavy Machinery Appraisal In the mining sector, situations arise time and again in which assets have to be evaluated. Be it when there is a change of contractor in opencast mining or when technology is to be replaced on a larger scale. Especially when there is a change in ownership or when used construction machinery
- [PALABORA VENTILATION SHAFT REACHES A DEPTH OF 800 M](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/palabora-ventilation-shaft-reaches-a-depth-of-800-m-2/) - The Murray & Roberts Cementation shaft sinking team responsible for delivering a new ventilation shaft at Palabora Copper Mine (PMC) recently celebrated the achievement of a major milestone – the reaching of the 800 m mark. This represents two-thirds of the shaft’s final depth of 1 200 m. The ventilation shaft forms part of the
- [Orica introduces 4D™ bulk explosives system for underground operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/orica-introduces-4d-bulk-explosives-system-for-underground-operations/) - Orica has unveiled the new range of 4D™ bulk explosives for the underground market at AusIMM Underground Operators Conference in Brisbane, Australia. Designed for production and development applications, the Subtek™ 4D range enables underground operators to gain unprecedented control of energy through a single explosive solution that drives best practice mining outcomes and sustainable blasting
- [Faw Trucks’ Jh6 33.420ft – A Heavy Hitter in An Expanding Range.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/faw-trucks-jh6-33-420ft-a-heavy-hitter-in-an-expanding-range/) - FAW Trucks South Africa is continuing their commitment to ensuring the South African haulage industry has access to the products it needs with the introduction of the new JH6 33.420FT 6×4 truck tractor. “The reason for our continued growth in South Africa is the fact that we cater to virtually every need,” explains Yongjun Li,
- [Toyota Zambia rebrands to CFAO Motors](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/toyota-zambia-rebrands-to-cfao-motors/) - Zambia’s leading vehicle distributor and dealer, Toyota Zambia Ltd, has rebranded to CFAO Motors Zambia Ltd. The transformation, which has been approved by the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) and the Labour Department, is part of the group’s continued commitment to Zambia’s economic growth. The move is the latest milestone for the company, which
- [DP World’s Imperial gets nod to fully acquire Africa’s J&J Group](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/dp-worlds-imperial-gets-nod-to-fully-acquire-africas-jj-group/) - This acquisition strengthens DP World’s position in Africa as an end-to-end logistics provider, by adding J&J’s significant presence along these key corridors in Africa. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World Imperial, owned by DP World, announced that all the requirements relating to its 100% acquisition of the J&J Group have
- [Transport logistics central to improved trade with Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/30/transport-logistics-central-to-improved-trade-with-africa-2/) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), whose trading started last year, is grounded in the understanding that intra-continental trade is one of the crucial tools that can integrate economies, accelerate growth of countries, improve competitiveness, and improve economic development of economies. To fully unlock the opportunities in the AfCFTA, the interconnectedness of African countries
- [Unitrans: taking data the extra mile with Qlik](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/23/unitrans-taking-data-the-extra-mile-with-qlik/) - Logistics in Africa can be challenging. The continent’s infrastructure and terrain, combined with its scale, demands agility, perseverance and resilience - factors that are better achieved with access to real time business intelligence. For Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (USCS), the willingness to go the extra mile for client service is critical. USCS, the South African
- [IFOY FINALISTS ARE REVEALED!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/27/ifoy-finalists-are-revealed/) - The International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards represent the Oscars of supply chain management. These 25 products stand to gain glory in the 2023 awards! A total of 25 products from 23 companies have been nominated for the 2023 IFOY Awards. These finalists will undergo the IFOY audit at Test Camp
- [Aquametro Oil & Marine AG](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/27/aquametro-oil-marine-ag/) - Aquametro Oil & Marine is one of the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of volumetric diesel fuel metering and optimization solutions for all kinds of diesel driven vehicles and equipment, gensets, diesel-electric locomotives and small boats. Over 1 million single and double chamber flowmeters for all engine and boiler consumption applications have been sold in
- [DP World’s Pusan terminal is the world’s first to implement BOXBAY high-bay storage system](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/23/dp-worlds-pusan-terminal-is-the-worlds-first-to-implement-boxbay-high-bay-storage-system/) - DP World has recently announced the first commercial use of its revolutionary BOXBAY high-bay storage system at its terminal in Pusan, South Korea. A contract was signed on 8th March between Pusan Newport Corporation (PNC) and Boxbay FZCO – a joint venture of DP World and German plant technology supplier, SMS group, initiating the design
- [AD Ports Group enters Uzbekistan logistics market via JV with SEG ENERA Group](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/23/ad-ports-group-enters-uzbekistan-logistics-market-via-jv-with-seg-enera-group/) - AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, and SEG ENERA Group, one of the largest multisectoral holding companies in Uzbekistan, have recently announced the formation of a new joint venture, ADL-Ulanish, that will provide end-to-end global logistics services across the Republic of Uzbekistan. Through the new joint venture enterprise, AD
- [DP World, Somaliland government launch Berbera Economic Zone](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/23/dp-world-somaliland-government-launch-berbera-economic-zone/) - DP World and the Government of Somaliland have launched the new Berbera Economic Zone (BEZ), which, along with the Port of Berbera, is converting the area into a significant trading hub in the Horn of Africa. At a special event attended by several hundred guests, His Excellency Muse Bihi Abdi, President of Somaliland, and Sultan
- [Kuehne+Nagel strengthens Africa footprint with new West Africa cluster](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/23/kuehnenagel-strengthens-africa-footprint-with-new-west-africa-cluster/) - Kuehne+Nagel announced the appointment of Alexandre Muratore as Managing Director of the newly established West Africa cluster comprising Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, Benin, Mauritania and Guinea Bissau. "He will be operating out of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Together with the local teams, Alexandre will develop new business
- [First MSC Air Cargo Aircraft Delivered](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/first-msc-air-cargo-aircraft-delivered/) - MSC has taken the next step in developing its Air Cargo solution with the delivery of the first MSC-branded aircraft, built by Boeing and operated by Atlas Air. The B777-200 Freighter will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe. Jannie Davel, Senior Vice President Air Cargo at MSC, said: “Our customers need
- [Proflight Adds Special Flights to Nc’wala](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/proflight-adds-special-flights-to-ncwala/) - Nc’wala attracts 10% discount for tourists Proflight Zambia is offering a 10 per cent discount on fares for travelers flying to Eastern Province to enjoy the Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony. The airline is offering a fare reduction on return flights scheduled on its Lusaka-Mfuwe route for travellers heading to the ceremony between February 22 and March
- [Proflight announces the arrival of its third regional jet](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/proflight-announces-the-arrival-of-its-third-regional-jet/) - Regional airline opts for additional jet offering comfort, reliable and efficient flights Proflight Zambia has announced the arrival of its third CRJ Regional Jet that will allow the nation’s regional airline to increase capacity on its international and domestic routes. With demand for travel expected to grow at a robust pace in the coming year,
- [Rangel focusing on the African market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/rangel-focusing-on-the-african-market/) - Increased investment in Zambia With a presence in Africa since 2007 (Angola), in the last two years Rangel has made strong advancement in the South African market, expanding its footprint with the opening of facilities in South Africa and Zambia, where it is already a reference for cross-border transport. According to Tiago Pocinho, country manager
- [Imperial increases stake in PST Sales & Distribution in Botswana](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/imperial-increases-stake-in-pst-sales-distribution-in-botswana/) - Imperial, owned by DP World, a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe, has announced its Market Access business successfully completed a transaction to increase its stake in PST Sales & Distribution (PST) in Botswana, from 38% to 72%. The transaction came into effect on
- [Mining sector surge and infrastructure development drive increase in logistics in Zambia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/mining-sector-surge-and-infrastructure-development-drive-increase-in-logistics-in-zambia/) - Logistics volumes into and out of Zambia have grown consistently over the last ten years, with the bulk of cargo movement being driven by capital expenditure projects for mines, growing mining sector activity leading to increased distribution to key markets such as India and China, and infrastructure development. However, DSV Zambia MD Kris van Heerden
- [CIRCOR three-screw pumps aid power plant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/circor-three-screw-pumps-aid-power-plant/) - Last year valve manufacturer CIRCOR International Inc completed the acquisition of Colfax Corp’s Fluid Handling business. Three-screw pumps can increase reliability, which means increased uptime, longer maintenance intervals, and longevity. This means savings for machinery lubrication, crude oil transport, hydraulic power transfer, fuel oil transport and machine coolant applications. The modern-day three-screw pump design was
- [Sulzer helps Chinese refinery to keep it local](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/sulzer-helps-chinese-refinery-to-keep-it-local-2/) - Close collaboration between Sulzer specialists in Asia, Europe and the USA was key to a complex project that allowed twelve sophisticated pumps from three individual designs to be manufactured at the company’s plant in China for the first time, meeting demanding technical goals. Using equipment manufactured in their own country wherever possible is an important
- [Smoothing the way to lower emissions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/smoothing-the-way-to-lower-emissions/) - Engineers at a European power station’s FGD plant wanted to reduce SO2 emissions at the same time as maintaining consistent site efficiency. Installing two large motors to drive a booster fan and an absorber recirculation pump helped them ensure that the station’s reputation for environmental responsibility was upheld. Figure 1. Coal is delivered to the
- [Smooth flow for new steam speed record](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/smooth-flow-for-new-steam-speed-record/) - ummer 2009 sees a new challenge to the land speed record for a steam car, ‘Inspriation’. Technology from CAT PUMPS is playing a critical part in this record-breaking attempt. The three-ton steam-powered car 'Inspiration' has enough fuel, compressed air and water to run for three minutes. The three-ton steam-powered car ‘Inspiration’ has enough fuel, compressed
- [TowerPack pump for wind industry from Boltight](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/towerpack-pump-for-wind-industry-from-boltight/) - The TowerPack electric pump from Boltight Ltd delivers a maximum pressure of 2000 bar/29,000 psi and is suitable for tough use in difficult conditions. Boltight says that the pump will offer durability and reliability when working in wet, windy, remote and harsh environment; it is IP56 protected. The Towerpack pump is built around a rugged
- [Bedeschi implementation of a bauxite terminal in Ghana](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/bedeschi-implementation-of-a-bauxite-terminal-in-ghana/) - Bedeschi, leader in bulk material handling for more than a century, has outstanding experience in realizing complete bulk solutions for the mining sector. The company can handle any kind of raw materials and additives and provides the design, engineering and manufacturing of integrated solutions covering every company’s needs from quarry extraction to storage, including crushing
- [How Barberton Mines are using handheld LiDAR to improve efficiency and promote safety](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/how-barberton-mines-are-using-handheld-lidar-to-improve-efficiency-and-promote-safety/) - Barberton Mines, South Africa The mining industry in South Africa contributes R350 billion to the economy annually, with an estimated R35 trillion of resources left to mine. Mining companies in Africa and across the globe are continually reviewing their ways of working and best practices for mining safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Barberton Mines has been
- [Mato ready to show off new primary, secondary conveyor belt cleaners at Electra Mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/mato-ready-to-show-off-new-primary-secondary-conveyor-belt-cleaners-at-electra-mining/) - Mato is set to unveil a range of new belt cleaners at Electra Mining Africa 2022, in Johannesburg, in September, using the platform to highlight plans to expand its supply footprint. Having been founded with a specific mandate to manufacture and supply mechanical conveyor belt fastening systems, Mato Products, a Multotec Group company, says it
- [Namibia to increase fuel prices in December](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/namibia-to-increase-fuel-prices-in-december/) - Namibia is set to increase fuel prices by 70 Namibia cents (0.04 U.S. dollar) per liter from Dec. 1 due to a hike of global oil prices, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced Friday. The price of gasoline at the pump in Walvis Bay will become 16.65 Namibia dollars (1.08 U.S. dollars) per
- [Why FG is unbundling Nigeria’s rail sector – Sen. Gbemisola Saraki](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/why-fg-is-unbundling-nigerias-rail-sector-sen-gbemisola-saraki/) - The Federal Government said the reason it wants to unbundle the commercial operation of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is to improve its operations and improve capacity especially for freight operations and boost the private sector role. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, at the Nigeria International Partnership
- [Zimbabwe: Toyota Zimbabwe Maintains Larger New Vehicle Market Share](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/zimbabwe-toyota-zimbabwe-maintains-larger-new-vehicle-market-share/) - Leading brand in the motor industry, Toyota Zimbabwe has more than doubled its market share in the country over the last three years, NewZimbabwe.com can report. According to data compiled by the motor industry, the Toyota brand has maintained a larger new vehicle market share since 2019 whilst Ford has maintained the least market share
- [ROLLS-ROYCE AND TECNAM JOIN FORCES WITH WIDERØE TO DELIVER AN ALL-ELECTRIC PASSENGER AIRCRAFT READY FOR SERVICE IN 2026](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/rolls-royce-and-tecnam-join-forces-with-wideroe-to-deliver-an-all-electric-passenger-aircraft-ready-for-service-in-2026/) - Rolls-Royce and airframer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an all-electric passenger aircraft for the commuter market, ready for revenue service in 2026. The project expands on the successful research programme between Rolls-Royce and Widerøe on sustainable aviation and the existing partnership between Rolls-Royce and Tecnam
- [Valves in the pulp and paper Industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/valves-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry/) - Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa (BIA), investigated the steam system of a paper mill to allow for possible improvements that can be made. Top performers in the paper and pulp industry are constantly striving to increase productivity and quality while minimising costs. The main aspects that need to be addressed in achieving operational excellence are
- [Corrosion-resistant submersible success](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/corrosion-resistant-submersible-success/) - Polluted water and run-off from mines and quarries require pumps that can handle these highly acidic liquids. To meet this challenge, Tsurumi has continued developing its range of submersible pumps that are made of 316 stainless steel casting. Since its foundation in 1924, the Japanese company Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been engaged in the
- [South African fuel producer Sasol to restart refinery by end July](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/south-african-fuel-producer-sasol-to-restart-refinery-by-end-july/) - South African motorists were sent into panic once again this past weekend as oil refineries were shut down due to a lack of crude oil. This comes after Sasol Ltd declared force majeure at its second biggest refinery on Friday due to a lack of crude oil. On Monday, Sasol said it will restart its
- [Vesconite supplies 5000-unit blanket order](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/vesconite-supplies-5000-unit-blanket-order/) - Vesconite Bearings is supplying a Georgia-based vertical-turbine pump manufacturer with a 5000-unit blanket wear-rings order, allowing the manufacturer to request low-friction Vesconite Hilube polymer wear rings for 10 of its vertical-turbine-pump models. The company ordered its first Vesconite Hilube wear rings in 2015 and, after testing, started ordering larger quantities from 2017. In March 2019,
- [SCHROEDAHL announces self-modulating TDL ARVs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/schroedahl-announces-self-modulating-tdl-arvs/) - SCHROEDAHL, a CIRCOR International brand has announced that new, self-modulating TDL Automatic Recirculation Valves (ARVs) are now available in cast material that is more than 35% lighter. The all-in-one pump protection solutions are designed to keep pumping systems running smoothly in firefighting, refinery, power and chemical applications without cavitation or overheating. Unlike control valve packages,
- [Blackmer extends its GNX Series](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/blackmer-extends-its-gnx-series/) - Blackmer, part of PSG, a Dover company, has announces that its GNX Series Sliding Vane pumps are now available in 3-inch and 4-inch models. The GNX Series pumps are alignment-free reduced-speed positive displacement pump and have been designed for the transfer of non-corrosive, non-abrasive industrial and petroleum products for both portable and stationary applications. Originally
- [Wanner introduces new Hydra-Cell model](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/wanner-introduces-new-hydra-cell-model/) - Wanner Engineering has introduced the Hydra-Cell D66 Series seal-less positive displacement pumps for use in processing, OEM, municipal, and commercial applications. The new Hydra-Cell pumps offer a maximum flow capacity of 65.7 gpm (248.7 l/min) and pressure ratings up to 700 psi (48 bar) for models featuring brass, ductile iron, or 316L stainless steel (metallic)
- [Toxic handling in API manufacturing](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/toxic-handling-in-api-manufacturing/) - Handling corrosive, toxic and flammable materials needs a special type of pump. When it was time for API manufacturer Ofichem to upgrade its pumping equipment, it found that Almatec® E-Series and CX Series AODD pumps proved the ideal solution. The Dutch Ofichem Group BV is a developer, manufacturer and distributor of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
- [Goulds Pumps expands ISO standard pump range](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/03/13/goulds-pumps-expands-iso-standard-pump-range/) - ITT’s Goulds Pumps has added the IC Open (ICO) Impeller i-FRAME pump to its portfolio of ISO standard pumps. Designed to handle chemical slurries and waste liquids and challenging food and beverage applications, the ICO augments the standard IC pump design with an open impeller for handling solids. This new feature means that the ICO
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- [A proactive approach](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2023/01/20/a-proactive-approach/) - In warehouses and industrial worksites where forklifts are commonly used, its important stringent safety precautions are put in place. Forklifts are very popular in the warehouse and logistics sector as they offer great flexibility in handling heavy loads in confined spaces and are able to operate with small turning circles that other vehicles can’t handle.
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- [How Emma Russo became the First Actress to Own a Pet Raven that can Talk](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/how-emma-russo-became-the-first-actress-to-own-a-pet-raven-that-can-talk/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Feelin' Punk Rock? We Got you with this Skate Playlist that you can Jam to](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/feelin-punk-rock-we-got-you-with-this-skate-playlist-that-you-can-jam-to/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Top 20 New and Upcoming Artists this Week and Their Most Popular, Catchiest Songs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/top-20-new-and-upcoming-artists-this-week-and-their-most-popular-catchiest-songs/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [What are your Favorite Girl Band Songs from the 90s? Here's a Playlist of Ours](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/what-are-your-favorite-girl-band-songs-from-the-90s-heres-a-playlist-of-ours/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Here are Our 10 Go to Songs for Exercise and Fitness Activities in the Great Outdoors](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/here-are-our-10-go-to-songs-for-exercise-and-fitness-activities-in-the-great-outdoors/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Enjoying Karaoke Night by Yourself and Hyping Yourself up to Get on that Stage](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/enjoying-karaoke-night-by-yourself-and-hyping-yourself-up-to-get-on-that-stage/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Combating Stock Market Problems By Going to the Direct Source and Providing New Jobs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/combating-stock-market-problems-by-going-to-the-direct-source-and-providing-new-jobs/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions: Taking Care of Work and your Kid at the Same Time](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/modern-problems-require-modern-solutions-taking-care-of-work-and-your-kid-at-the-same-time/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [The Newest Gadgets to Make Waves in the Digital Marketplace of Quarter 3 of 2022](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/the-newest-gadgets-to-make-waves-in-the-digital-marketplace-of-quarter-3-of-2022/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Pets in the Office Place Have Been Designated as a Way to Improve Effiency at Work](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/pets-in-the-office-place-have-been-designated-as-a-way-to-improve-effiency-at-work/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [How Coffee Has Become the Go-To for anyone Working in the IT Domain Across the Globe](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/how-coffee-has-become-the-go-to-for-anyone-working-in-the-it-domain-across-the-globe/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [The New Gucci Dresses Modeled by Andreea Martini are Awe-Inspiring](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/the-new-gucci-dresses-modeled-by-andreea-martini-are-awe-inspiring/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Waking up to a Good Cup of Coffee is one of the most Desired Morning Routines](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/waking-up-to-a-good-cup-of-coffee-is-one-of-the-most-desired-morning-routines/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [A Perfect Ambient between Nature and Health: Exercising at the Beach](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/a-perfect-ambient-between-nature-and-health-exercising-at-the-beach/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Cooking at Home with your Partner has Shown to Increase Happiness and Let you Both Bond](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/cooking-at-home-with-your-partner-has-shown-to-increase-happiness-and-let-you-both-bond/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Why Paying by Card has Shown a Decrease in Exposure to Bacteria and Viruses](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/why-paying-by-card-has-shown-a-decrease-in-exposure-to-bacteria-and-viruses/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Gaslightning and Domestic Abuse: Causes, Signs, Symptoms and how to Get out](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/gaslightning-and-domestic-abuse-causes-signs-symptoms-and-how-to-get-out/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Most Popular Cocktails Based on States and Countries, a Cohesive List](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/most-popular-cocktails-based-on-states-and-countries-a-cohesive-list/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Wearing Masks to Protect Kids when they Go to School has become a Law](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/wearing-masks-to-protect-kids-when-they-go-to-school-has-become-a-law/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Camaraderie is Built Upon Spending Quality Time Together as a Cohesive Team](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/camaraderie-is-built-upon-spending-quality-time-together-as-a-cohesive-team/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Creating and Building a Healthy Relationship: Advice and What to Look For](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/21/creating-and-building-a-healthy-relationship-advice-and-what-to-look-for/) - The increase in overall pollution that the planet has seen during the past few years has impacted the planet in such a way that it caused a ripple effect to happen in various domains. This is exactly why right now is the moment in which all of us must act, and this needs to reflect
- [Sulzer gives new life to a 40-year old veteran](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sulzer-gives-new-life-to-a-40-year-old-veteran/) - When a 40-year-old refinery pump became due for overhaul it required specialist knowledge before it could be reconditioned and returned to service. Sulzer could supply just that, and the work was carried out at Sulzer’s service center in Buenos Aires. Re-assembly of the pump before being hydro tested at 1.5 times working pressure. The normal
- [WEG & Flowserve partner in the Gulf](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/weg-flowserve-partner-in-the-gulf/) - The North Depot aviation fuel facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport has a fuel capacity of 96 million litres and pumps supplying the facility must meet exacting standards. This article examines how Flowserve UAE partnered with motors and drives specialist WEG to find a customised solution for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). WEG
- [Rising to the salt extraction challenge](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/rising-to-the-salt-extraction-challenge/) - A salt extraction operation had to move quickly from an onshore to an offshore site supplied by 5 km of pipework. The company turned to flow control partner Celeros to help meet the unique circumstances encountered at the new salt well. Overview of the two new water injection pumps for single and parallel operation, following
- [Finding solutions for HVAC management](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/finding-solutions-for-hvac-management/) - The vertical in-line series SAER’s L series of in-line pumps is sturdy and compact and the L pumps are designed and engineered in the context of SAER’s 70 years of experience in the water sector. The L series is a response to the need to offer an alternative on the market that is both reliable,
- [Retrofitting vintage pumps](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/retrofitting-vintage-pumps/) - High energy pumps are used throughout the petrochemical industry and some of their design features must meet the latest API 610 requirements. Here we look at the range of improvements that can be implemented. The dynamic challenges in the oil and gas industry create a constant demand for innovative solutions to allow longer, trouble free,
- [CFD reduces the job time-to-market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/cfd-reduces-the-job-time-to-market/) - Termomeccanica Pompe has always been striving to keep ahead of the game through innovation, consistently investing in technological & quality improvement of products/services, processes and manufacturing. This article illustrates how the company’s R&D Department makes use of big data strategies and CFD tools to optimize waterintake design both in terms of performance and development time
- [Lewa's M900 pump head for Ecoflow models](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/lewas-m900-pump-head-for-ecoflow-models/) - The Lewa M900 is a pump head with a hydraulically actuated diaphragm made of pure PTFE and a diaphragm holder made of stainless steel. Now the company has further developed the pump head, doubling its volumetric efficiency and adapting it for use with the smaller Lewa Ecoflow models. The M900 pump head is characterised by its
- [Tsurumi's choice for quarry applications](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/tsurumis-choice-for-quarry-applications/) - Managing water is an important aspect of sand and gravelprocessing operations in mining. A variety of pumps are required for the diverse range of applications on a quarry site and using the correct one for each application is vital for overall cost savings. Aggregates such as sand, gravel and crushed stone are the most commonly
- [KSB's success in solving mine dewatering](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/ksbs-success-in-solving-mine-dewatering/) - Mining operations require dewatering and the safe disposal of potentially contaminated water. KSB’s systems offer the efficient lowering of groundwater in open pit dewatering, underground drainage and borehole drainage applications regardless of a mine’s location. Water is present everywhere in mining and its control varies according to its role in the mining processes. This in
- [Sulzer helps Chinese refinery to keep it local](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sulzer-helps-chinese-refinery-to-keep-it-local/) - Close collaboration between Sulzer specialists in Asia, Europe and the USA was key to a complex project that allowed twelve sophisticated pumps from three individual designs to be manufactured at the company’s plant in China for the first time, meeting demanding technical goals. Using equipment manufactured in their own country wherever possible is an important
- [Desmi delivers reliability for confectioners](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/desmi-delivers-reliability-for-confectioners/) - Chocolate production is a delicate process and it’s easy for the system to become clogged. Desmi’s CHD pump is a version of its Rotan series, designed for pumping anything from standard chocolate to cocoa liquor to caramel. One of the key issues continuously facing confectioners is heat. Pumping chocolate is a delicate process and it’s
- [Sulzer's cooling system for CCGT plant](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sulzers-cooling-system-for-ccgt-plant/) - The EDF Energy combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) 605 MW power plant in Bouchain, France is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. EDF has achieved an overall efficiency level of 62.22% by partnering with major technology providers, including a global provider of pumping solutions. The Bouchain plant is playing an important role in France’s
- [Let tech take the strain with Paragon Tango](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/let-tech-take-the-strain-with-paragon-tango/) - Short of driving staff? Short of administration staff? Do you have little time to complete required legal tasks? Time to let Paragon Tango software reduce the hassle of fleet management. By Graham Manchester, Paragon Tango How do you verify new driving staff and then monitor them on a regular basis, without taking many hours to do so? Rockley Transport reckons it
- [How to keep your employees safe while driving in winter](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/how-to-keep-your-employees-safe-while-driving-in-winter/) - The unpredictable weather and colder conditions in the winter make driving dangerous for your employees. As an employer, you have an obligation to ensure their wellbeing, along with the reputation of your business, as well as to prevent road accidents, so putting in place some health and safety measures is best for everyone. Below, we’ll
- [Road test: Renault Range D430](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/road-test-renault-range-d430/) - Renault’s small-cabbed ‘Wendy house’ Range D430 tractor unit is not a big seller – and while it has some merits, it’s certainly showing its age. But as a truck, is it any good? Let’s put it to the test… Before we go any further, we admit Renault is rapidly changing our perception about its products – indeed,
- [FRESH LOOK FOR RENAULT TRUCKS E-TECH DUO](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/fresh-look-for-renault-trucks-e-tech-duo/) - Two product lines in Renault Trucks’ heavy duty all-electric range have been given a fresh look for 2023. With the update, the E-Tech T and C will be the first trucks to bear the manufacturer’s new logo. Production will not start until 2023, however the duo are already available for pre-order. The fresh look is the latest step from
- [ESCAPE TO VICTORY](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/escape-to-victory/) - In a move that builds upon the success of its prior deployments, digital solutions provider PTC has announced the expansion of the use of its Servigistics® Service Parts Management SaaS solution by the United States Air Force (USAF) for its supply chain modernization program, ESCAPE The expansion is a five-year definitive contract consisting of a
- [ROLL WITH IT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/roll-with-it/) - As part of an important trial being sponsored and supported by Network Rail and Great Western Railway, (GWR) Thales has installed its Robust Train Positioning System (RTPS) – or ‘rolling lab’ – onto the UK railway network in order to provide critical data that will increase safety and efficiency The RTPS can be found onboard
- [SORT AFTER SOLUTIONS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sort-after-solutions/) - Ferag, the Zurich-based leader in advanced conveying and sortation solutions, has launched its hi-tech, Swiss-engineered overhead pouch and sorted systems into the UK market The technology offers retail, ecommerce, automotive and general merchandise businesses reliable, high-performance conveying and sortation at speeds of up to 12,000 units per hour. Ferag has secured a strong presence in
- [FREIGHT EXPECTATIONS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/freight-expectations/) - With the air freight industry in the midst of another boom, international logistics provider cargo-partner has expanded its charter program by adding a new weekly part-load service between Vienna and Chicago O’Hare International Airport With Vienna Airport serving as an ideal hub for Central and Eastern Europe, and Chicago begin a strategic starting point for
- [PS Logistics Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Clay’s Transport and Clays Logistics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/ps-logistics-continues-expansion-with-acquisition-of-clays-transport-and-clays-logistics/) - Transaction marks PS Logistics’ fifth acquisition of 2022, further establishing the company in the Southeast by adding a terminal in Brookhaven, Mississippi P&S Transportation LLC, a PS Logistics subsidiary, announced today that it has purchased all substantial transportation assets of Clay’s Transport Inc. and Clays Logistics LLC, or, together, “Clay’s,” a privately-owned interstate trucking and brokerage company that specializes in flatbed
- [President Joe Biden asks Congress to Impose Rail Deal over Union Objections](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/president-joe-biden-asks-congress-to-impose-rail-deal-over-union-objections/) - President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are moving to prevent a looming shutdown of the nation’s freight railroads with the House preparing to take up legislation this week to impose a settlement over the objections of some unions. Biden said in a statement Monday that lawmakers should “immediately” codify the agreement he helped broker in September
- [Drive Efficiency and Savings with your Supply Chain and Freight Bill Audit Solution](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/drive-efficiency-and-savings-with-your-supply-chain-and-freight-bill-audit-solution/) - The chaos and uncertainty of the global supply chain throughout the past two years has brought the importance of an optimized logistics operation into sharp focus. As transportation costs soared, many executives paid close attention to the effects of the supply chain on their bottom line. To gain end-to-end visibility into your supply chain, you need a freight
- [Port of Houston box Numbers Stay High in Softening Market](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/port-of-houston-box-numbers-stay-high-in-softening-market/) - The Port of Houston has enjoyed a 13 per cent year-on-year container growth in October, continuing its positive trend seen throughout 2022. The port moved a total of 371,994 TEU during the month. Loaded container TEU reached the highest volume ever, up 21 per cent compared to the same month last year. Overall, container volume is up
- [The Uber-ization of US Trucking is only Speeding Up](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/the-uber-ization-of-us-trucking-is-only-speeding-up-2/) - US trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during disruptions caused by the pandemic have plummeted — some are now calling it a “freight recession” — as inventory gluts across the US lowered demand. That has placed the sector at a disadvantage during annual
- [Top Strategies for Coping with the Capacity Crunch](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/top-strategies-for-coping-with-the-capacity-crunch/) - In spite of the recent improvements concerning shipping container shortages and similar, the capacity crunch is still a real concern. In fact, it is likely to remain one indefinitely. So, coming up with viable solutions to the problems is one of the foremost tasks for any business involved in the shipping and transporting of goods.
- [SC Ports Remains Fluid while Handling record Volumes in October](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sc-ports-remains-fluid-while-handling-record-volumes-in-october/) - SC Ports reported 9% container growth year-over-year as 256,879 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved through Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in October. When accounting for boxes of any size, SC Ports handled 142,276 pier containers last month. Imports remain strong, with 121,305 loaded import TEUs coming through the Port
- [Fleet Advantage Helps Corporate Truck Fleets Certify GHG Output For New SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/fleet-advantage-helps-corporate-truck-fleets-certify-ghg-output-for-new-sec-climate-disclosure-proposal/) - Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and life cycle cost management (LCCM), announced their program helps corporate truck fleets certify their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) output, recently mandated under a proposed rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fleet Advantage is the only finance lessor that has been certifying
- [GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS THAT ROLL PLANET PRESERVATION INTO THEIR BUSINESS PLANS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/global-manufacturers-that-roll-planet-preservation-into-their-business-plans/) - With the global population expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, the United Nations estimates that the equivalent of almost three planets would be required to provide the natural resources needed to sustain that many modern lifestyles. While consumption and production are critical to the global economy, current volumes and unsustainable practices are placing a
- [Supply Chain – Your TMS Isn’t Enough: Why You Need a FAP Solution](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/supply-chain-your-tms-isnt-enough-why-you-need-a-fap-solution/) - You’ve heard of a Transportation Management System (TMS). You probably have one. You’ve heard of Freight Audit and Payment (FAP). You may have a FAP solution or think your TMS is adequate as a freight auditor. However, a TMS and an FAP solution are each essential components in a tech stack of supply chain management tools. No
- [SC Ports Drives Economic Growth in the Upstate](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/sc-ports-drives-economic-growth-in-the-upstate/) - SC Ports’ teammates, elected leaders and community partners gathered today to celebrate the completed rail expansion at Inland Port Greer. They also touted the next phase of expansion that will double cargo capacity at the rail-served inland port. Launching the state’s first inland port Inland Port Greer opened in 2013 with BMW Manufacturing Co. as
- [UK Rail Union Rejects Offer, Christmas Strikes Still Planned](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/uk-rail-union-rejects-offer-christmas-strikes-still-planned/) - Britain’s National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers has rejected an offer from the Rail Delivery Group aimed at ending a strike action planned before Christmas. The offer proposed a pay-rise of 4% in 2022 and 2023, but the union claims it is conditional on many changes to working conditions, including job losses, reducing train
- [The Uber-ization of US Trucking is only Speeding Up](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/the-uber-ization-of-us-trucking-is-only-speeding-up/) - US trucking is entering a tumultuous period that will likely reshape the $875 billion industry. Shipping rates that spiked during disruptions caused by the pandemic have plummeted — some are now calling it a “freight recession” — as inventory gluts across the US lowered demand. That has placed the sector at a disadvantage during annual
- [MWS Equipment is proud to announce the latest addition to its product portfolio, the static scalper range, SCLPR 105.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/mws-equipment-is-proud-to-announce-the-latest-addition-to-its-product-portfolio-the-static-scalper-range-sclpr-105/) - The MWS Scalping screen is designed to handle a range of products from construction, demolition and industrial waste (C,D&I) heavy quarry outputs to finer soil applications. The SCLPR range is fully compatible with the MWS product range allowing it to integrate seamlessly into any wet processing plant. The SCLPR can be used in a range of
- [Collaborate with a shared plan](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/collaborate-with-a-shared-plan/) - Based on inspection findings and agreed benchmarks, planning reports prioritize and summarize tire work that needs to be performed in the weeks ahead. Gain visibility of: Required tire work according to priority of condition-based inspections Upcoming tire rotations Rim non-destructive tests Download the planning report directly from TOMS or automate email distribution to your entire
- [Should you draw a straight line between the towns of Postmasburg and Hotazel in the Northern Cape, you would measure around 120km](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/should-you-draw-a-straight-line-between-the-towns-of-postmasburg-and-hotazel-in-the-northern-cape-you-would-measure-around-120km/) - There are several mines digging this commodity out of the ground, most of them opencast with a few more established mining groups operating underground. Manganese is mostly commonly used in steelmaking and in batteries. One such mine is a smaller opencast operation called Sebilo Resources. It operates as a community mine and strives to be a low-cost
- [The next-generation drill rig from Rosond combines automation and data analytics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/the-next-generation-drill-rig-from-rosond-combines-automation-and-data-analytics/) - Revolutionizing the way that drilling is traditionally carried out in the mining industry, the new exploration drill rigs from Rosond of Midrand combine automation, software and data analytics, and machine learning. This, in turn, is part of the company’s own transition into a fully-fledged drilling technology provider, comments Md Ricardo Ribeiro. “When we developed the new drill
- [Tried and tested electric system based on more than 40 years of Liebherr experience](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/tried-and-tested-electric-system-based-on-more-than-40-years-of-liebherr-experience/) - In recent decades, Liebherr has demonstrated the quality and reliability of its electric technology with the success of its dedicated product ranges for mining, dredging, and materials handling applications. The electric system in the new Liebherr R 976-E 400 kW crawler excavator is supplied with 6000 V power via a cable connection, with the cable inlet
- [The TOMRA COM XRT 2.0 sorter](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/12/06/the-tomra-com-xrt-2-0-sorter/) - On the back of the excellent results achieved with the rental unit, Gem Diamonds purchased a Tomra COM XRT 2.0 sorter to replace the rental unit at the end of the contract. Featuring a bigger ejection chamber, higher belt speed and throughput, this unit was perfectly suited to the large diamond recovery set up the
- [Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH partner on dual-fuel hydrogen engines](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/29/volvo-penta-cmb-tech-partner-on-dual-fuel-hydrogen-engines-2/) - Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta has partnered with CMB.TECH to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on-land and at-sea applications. The strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialization, providing increased access to this important technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CMB.TECH owns, operates, and designs
- [Toyota gets back in gear after SA floods](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/29/toyota-gets-back-in-gear-after-sa-floods/) - Supply of Toyota vehicles to Zambia is getting back on track after devastating floods in South Africa earlier this year delayed shipments of cars. The company is working at full speed to get its plant in KwaZulu-Natal back up and running after April’s floods badly affected the region’s automotive industry, with production halted at Toyota’s
- [Transport logistics central to improved trade with Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/29/transport-logistics-central-to-improved-trade-with-africa/) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), whose trading started last year, is grounded in the understanding that intra-continental trade is one of the crucial tools that can integrate economies, accelerate growth of countries, improve competitiveness, and improve economic development of economies. To fully unlock the opportunities in the AfCFTA, the interconnectedness of African countries
- [Congo plans border post expansion as mining trucks endure up to 60 km queues](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/29/congo-plans-border-post-expansion-as-mining-trucks-endure-up-to-60-km-queues/) - Democratic Republic of Congo plans to expand its main border post with Zambia, a source close to its government said, to ease truck queues of up to 60 km that copper miners have faced this year due to increased production and inadequate infrastructure. The backlog of trucks at Kasumbalesa, a border town and the main exit point for metals exports
- [CEVA Logistics Continues Africa expansion with Spedag Interfreight acquisition](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/29/ceva-logistics-continues-africa-expansion-with-spedag-interfreight-acquisition/) - As part of its strategic growth plan, CEVA Logistics has announced announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Spedag Interfreight, an international freight forwarding expert covering several countries in East Africa. The announcement comes after finalizing all customary closing conditions, including receiving regulatory approvals by relevant authorities. CEVA purchased the logistics entity from
- [VIRTUAL TRANSPORT MANAGER CONFERENCE RETURNS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/virtual-transport-manager-conference-returns-2/) - Logistics UK is bringing back its Virtual Transport Manager conference following previous success with the event. The trade body understands that transport manager is a busy role, but an important one within any transport operation. Therefore, it has taken out the time and effort of travelling to an in-person event with the virtual alternative. Specifically,
- [JOHN RAYMOND TRANSPORT AT FOREFRONT OF FORS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/john-raymond-transport-at-forefront-of-fors/) - Bridgend-based haulier, John Raymond Transport, is a business that knows how to move with the times. For example, it has often reinvented its service since its establishment in 1945. More recently, it has relied on FORS as a benchmark to ensure its operation remains safe, legal and compliant. John Raymond Transport started out as a
- [FLAGSHIP VOLVO FH HEADS TO DAVID BOYLAN](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/flagship-volvo-fh-heads-to-david-boylan/) - Owner operator David Boylan has taken delivery of a flagship Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit. The vehicle has been specified to combine the highest levels of driver safety and comfort, while also improving operational efficiency. A Schmitz Cargobull tri-axle tipping trailer will be used with the truck, which is tasked with delivering sand,
- [SIEMENS AND VOLTA JOIN FORCES ON ELECTRIFICATION](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/siemens-and-volta-join-forces-on-electrification/) - A collaboration between Siemens and Volta Trucks related to commercial fleet electrification has been announced. The two companies will partner to provide a number of initiatives and options for truck fleets. For example, they will investigate ways of improving energy, charging infrastructure and facilities. Specifically, Siemens and Volta will ‘delivery and scale eMobility charging infrastructure
- [TRIO OF TAG AXLE TRACTOR UNITS SENT TO SUGARICH](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/trio-of-tag-axle-tractor-units-sent-to-sugarich/) - Three Volvo FM 500 6×2 tag axle tractor units have been ordered by food reprocessing business SugaRich. The trio will join a fleet that, until recently, traditionally ran with a rival manufacturer. However, SugaRich chose Volvo because of the FM’s improved visibility and performance. The trio of tag axle tractor units will deliver surplus food products to
- [DAF DRIVELINES GET MAJOR EFFICIENCY BOOST](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/daf-drivelines-get-major-efficiency-boost/) - The DAF drivelines in the truck manufacturer’s range of LF distribution trucks have been given a makeover. As a result, they offer an increase in fuel efficiency of up to 7% compared with the current model. The 7% saving in fuel efficiency is dependant on application. Main changes relate to the PACCAR PX-5 and PX-7 engines and also the
- [IAA TRANSPORTATION 2022: MB ELECTRIC CONCEPT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/iaa-transportation-2022-mb-electric-concept/) - Mercedes-Benz’ vision of future long-distance haulage has been revealed in an electric concept truck. The eActros LongHaul hints at the technology, design and powertrain of next-generation trucks from the Germans. For example, an LED light strip runs along the front of the vehicle. The first eActros LongHaul prototypes have already started testing and will hit public roads
- [IVECO AND NIKOLA’S ELECTRIC AND FUEL CELL TRE](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/iveco-and-nikolas-electric-and-fuel-cell-tre/) - Electric and fuel cell versions of the Nikola Tre have been unveiled at IAA Transportation 2022 show in Hannover. The Tre BEV is produced by the Nikola Iveco joint venture and, therefore, based on the Italians’ S-Way truck. A modular approach to the design has been taken, allowing different powertrains to be used on the platform. For
- [COMMITMENT TO SAFETY REFLECTED BY MIRRORCAMS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/24/commitment-to-safety-reflected-by-mirrorcams/) - Willmotts has demonstrated its commitment to safety through it’s latest investment in trucks through City West Commercials. The West Country haulier has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz trucks with the latest MirrorCam technology. In fact, the company is one of the first UK operators to have vehicles boasting the latest tech. Specifically, Willmotts chose five Actros L BigSpace tractor
- [Veolia Water Technologies to supply wastewater treatment units in Kuwait](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/veolia-water-technologies-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-units-in-kuwait/) - Company to supply and supervise packaged sewage treatment plants Veolia Water Technologies Gulf was recently awarded a contract by Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al-Kharafi & Sons (Al-Kharafi) to supply, supervise, install and commission 53 AnoxKaldnes Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) packaged sewage treatment plants. This order is the largest ever received by Veolia for this type of
- [Turkish Cargo offers forwarders eBookings on WebCargo](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/turkish-cargo-offers-forwarders-ebookings-on-webcargo/) - Carrier stays agile in a volatile air cargo environment Turkish Cargo will soon provide global forwarders the ability to conduct real-time eBookings, access live rates, and see available air cargo capacity through WebCargo, a Freightos Group company. This provides critical agility as air cargo contends with unexpected shifts due to the global pandemic. “Live access
- [FedEx Express reduces well-to-wheel carbon emissions with renewable diesel](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/fedex-express-reduces-well-to-wheel-carbon-emissions-with-renewable-diesel/) - FedEx Express Europe has begun using renewable diesel– made from organic matter or waste materials – to fuel a portion of its company-owned trucks in the Netherlands. As of the beginning of November, FedEx Express instructed the drivers of these heavyweight, long-distance vehicles to refuel using renewable diesel as an environmentally favourable alternative to fossil-fuel
- [DB Schenker signs up for eTrailers to cut emissions on long hauls](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/db-schenker-signs-up-for-etrailers-to-cut-emissions-on-long-hauls/) - DB Schenker is continuing to drive the green transformation in land transport and is consistently focusing on sustainable innovations. This week, the logistics service provider signed a cooperation agreement with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group on the use of eTrailers in European land transport. “This agreement marks a further step in the
- [UK’s largest groupage hub, 1Hub, hits three million consignments](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/uks-largest-groupage-hub-1hub-hits-three-million-consignments/) - Known as the ‘1Hub,’ the £30m state-of-the-art groupage depot is the largest of its kind in the UK. Since it was constructed in 2015 at a key gateway location close to the Dartford Crossing, it has seen a 15 per cent increase year on year in the number of European road freight consignments being managed.
- [£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/200-million-boost-to-rollout-of-hundreds-more-zero-emission-hgvs/) - over £200 million invested to launch world’s largest fleet of zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), accelerating plans to decarbonise road freight plans to eliminate fossil fuels from HGV haulage will help to reduce delivery costs and protect consumers from rising fuel prices in the long term new plans support government’s world-leading pledges made at
- [Action to help deal with the HGV driver shortage](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/action-to-help-deal-with-the-hgv-driver-shortage/) - Changes to simplify the process to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver to help deal with the HGV driver shortage were introduced by the government in 2021. These included: allowing the off-road part of the lorry test to be carried out by non-DVSA assessors allowing drivers to take one test to drive both a
- [Four-hour queues at Dover, Port reports “critical incident”](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/four-hour-queues-at-dover-port-reports-critical-incident/) - The Port of Dover reports a “critical incident”, blaming a four-hour wait to the ferry terminal on “woefully inadequate” French border control. The port apologised to holidaymakers and HGV drivers who were still stuck in queue this morning, saying they were “deeply frustrated” with the Police Aux Frontieres (PAF), who had fallen short of a successful first
- [Eight fully electric trucks take to the road delivering to the NHS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/eight-fully-electric-trucks-take-to-the-road-delivering-to-the-nhs/) - The NHS will soon be receiving medical consumable products delivered by a fleet of eight fully electric trucks, as part of the Department for Transport’s £10 million Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT). NHS Supply Chain in partnership with its logistics provider Unipart Logistics is one of the key operators in the 12-month pilot project which
- [Europa revs up comfort credentials with Renault trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/europa-revs-up-comfort-credentials-with-renault-trucks/) - Europa Road, part of leading logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, has continued to invest in its UK artic fleet, with the introduction of five new high spec Renault T range 6 x 2440 13 L trucks into its 50 strong fleet. This comes as part of the drive to improve the comfort credentials for its drivers,
- [Government awards nearly £2 million to innovative transport proposals](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/22/government-awards-nearly-2-million-to-innovative-transport-proposals/) - creative entrepreneurs awarded share of £1.95 million to revolutionise UK’s transport network projects include technology to protect public transport systems from extreme weather conditions and proposals to reduce carbon emissions from HGVs government-backed projects will help support a greener and more efficient transport future, as UK drives towards net zero targets Entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering
- [FCT hands over 12,000 hectares of land for development of aviation roadmap projects](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/fct-hands-over-12000-hectares-of-land-for-development-of-aviation-roadmap-projects/) - Buhari led Administration and the Hon. Minister of Aviation for promises kept. The second runway project was awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Nigeria Limited (CCECC) and the site was handed over to the company on the aforementioned date. Other projects that would be executed as part of the aviation roadmap include: Maintenance
- [Matsa and Linden Gold Alliance finalise JV for Australian gold project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/matsa-and-linden-gold-alliance-finalise-jv-for-australian-gold-project/) - Gold mining company Matsa and Linden Gold Alliance have signed a joint venture agreement (JVA ) pertaining to the Devon Gold Pit in Australia. According to the binding profit-sharing JVA, Matsa will receive a $4m upfront prepayment in cash from Linden for a 50% profit share in the Devon Pit. Linden has already made a $100,000 non-refundable deposit to Matsa in accordance
- [EnCore to acquire Energy Fuels’ Alta Mesa ISR uranium project for $120m](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/encore-to-acquire-energy-fuels-alta-mesa-isr-uranium-project-for-120m/) - EnCore Energy has agreed to acquire the past-producing Alta Mesa In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium project in the US from US-based uranium and rare earth elements (REE) producer Energy Fuels in a $120m deal. According to the agreed terms, Encore subsidiary enCore Energy US will purchase all of the limited liability company membership stakes in each of the three limited liability companies that jointly own
- [Pilbara Minerals secures $165m to support critical minerals production](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/pilbara-minerals-secures-165m-to-support-critical-minerals-production/) - Pilbara Minerals (PLS) has received a A$250m ($164.95m) loan from The Australian Government to expand its mining and processing operations in the Pilbara region, Western Australia. These operations are engaged in the production of lithium-containing spodumene and tantalite concentrates. The ten-year debt Facility will be provided through the Export Finance Australia (EFA) and Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) agencies, with each of them contributing
- [Royalty firm Triple Flag reaches $606m deal to acquire peer Maverix](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/royalty-firm-triple-flag-reaches-606m-deal-to-acquire-peer-maverix/) - This acquisition is expected to strengthen Triple Flag’s position as the world’s fourth-largest senior streaming and royalty company. The merged business will retain the Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. brand and is projected to have a more diversified portfolio offering ‘strong’ cash flows. The combined business will remain based in Toronto, Ontario, and own 29
- [Jervois makes FID on Brazilian nickel-cobalt refinery restart](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/17/jervois-makes-fid-on-brazilian-nickel-cobalt-refinery-restart/) - Under Stage 1, the SMP refinery is expected to produce 10,000 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) of nickel and 2,000mtpa of cobalt metal cathode starting in Q1 2024. In a press statement, Jervois said: “While not part of the restart, over time, Jervois will target the historic nameplate SMP capacity of 25,000mtpa of nickel via
- [The Turbinator from Knowsley SK – Always providing precision proportioning](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/15/the-turbinator-from-knowsley-sk-always-providing-precision-proportioning/) - In-line water driven foam proportioning pumps have become more and more popular in the last decade. Their low pressure drop and accurate foam proportioning over a wide range of flows are necessary in many systems. But this technology is not simple: the equipment on the market until now is quite complicated and sensitive to contamination
- [Considerations for the application of high-temperature coatings – Part 1](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/15/considerations-for-the-application-of-high-temperature-coatings-part-1/) - Managers of petrochemical, refining, power, offshore, pulp and paper and other facilities with extensive hot processes and piping systems are frequently challenged with performing all the necessary coatings maintenance work only during periods of outages. Outages are required so that process equipment can be properly maintained and repaired including cleaning of pipelines and vessels, maintenance
- [Pan American and Agnico sign $4.8bn deal to acquire Canada’s Yamana Gold](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/pan-american-and-agnico-sign-4-8bn-deal-to-acquire-canadas-yamana-gold/) - Agnico Eagle Mines and Pan American Silver have agreed to acquire Canada’s Yamana Gold, in a $4.8bn cash-and-shares Transaction . The arrangement agreement has been signed by Yamana with the two precious metals miners after Gold Fields waived its right-to-match. Last week, Yamana Gold received a joint unsolicited takeover offer from Agnico Eagle Mines and Pan American Silver , valuing Yamana Gold at $5.02 per share. The offer comprises 153.5 million Pan American Silver
- [Canada’s Yamana receives takeover proposal from Agnico and Pan American](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/canadas-yamana-receives-takeover-proposal-from-agnico-and-pan-american/) - Canadian mining company Yamana Gold has received a joint unsolicited takeover offer of $4.8bn from Agnico Eagle Mines and Pan American Silver . The offer values Yamana Gold at $5.02 per share and comprises 153.5 million Pan American Silver shares, 36.1 million Agnico Eagle shares and $1bn in cash. Under the definitive binding offer, Pan American will acquire all of Yamana Gold’s issued and outstanding common shares. Yamana Gold
- [SolGold obtains $50m royalty funding from Osisko for Cascabel project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/solgold-obtains-50m-royalty-funding-from-osisko-for-cascabel-project/) - sisko Gold Royalties has agreed to provide $50m in royalty financing to SolGold to fund the development of the latter’s Cascabel copper-gold property in northeastern Ecuador. As part of the deal, Osisko will make $50m in an upfront cash payment to SolGold in exchange for a 0.6% net smelter return royalty (NSR ) on the Cascabel property, including SolGold’s Alpala
- [Petra suspends Tanzania diamond mine operations after tailings breach](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/petra-suspends-tanzania-diamond-mine-operations-after-tailings-breach/) - UK-based mining firm Petra Diamonds has paused operations at its Williamson mine in Shinyanga Province, Tanzania, after the eastern wall breach of the tailings storage facility (TSF). The breach led to flooding that extended into certain areas outside of the mine lease area. Also operating three underground producing mines in South Africa, Petra Diamonds said no injuries or fatalities had been
- [Lithium Americas plans to separate North American and Argentine businesses](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/lithium-americas-plans-to-separate-north-american-and-argentine-businesses/) - Canada-based mining firm Lithium Americas plans to separate its business units in North America and Argentina into two independent public companies by the end of 2023. Following a months-long review, the decision will result in the creation of Lithium International and Lithium Americas (NewCo). Lithium International will own Lithium Americas’ 44.8% stake in Caucharí-Olaroz and a 100% stake
- [Osino gets 20-year mining licence for Namibian gold project](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/osino-gets-20-year-mining-licence-for-namibian-gold-project/) - anada’s Osino Resources has received a 20-year mining licence and positive environmental permitting review for its Twin Hills gold project in Namibia. The ‘Preparedness to Grant’ licence has been issued by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME ) and is subject to meeting certain customary conditions. Some of these conditions include the issuance of the Environmental Clearance Certificate
- [British Airways Accelerates Project Speedbird](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/british-airways-accelerates-project-speedbird/) - Project Speedbird, a partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, British Airways, and LanzaJet that aims to develop cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial use in the UK, is due to start earlier. IAG, the parent company of British Airways, has announced an investment in the project that will facilitate the next development phase for aviation
- [The UK Commits to Green Shipping Corridors](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/the-uk-commits-to-green-shipping-corridors/) - At this year’s COP27 conference in Egypt, the UK has agreed, in partnership with the US, to create green shipping corridors between the two countries. The green maritime links involve specific routes that are decarbonised from end to end, including both land-side infrastructure and vessels. Both the UK and the US have agreed to launch a
- [DPD UK Switches to Renewable Biofuel](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/dpd-uk-switches-to-renewable-biofuel/) - Parcel delivery company DPD UK has announced it will be switching its entire diesel HGV fleet to renewable biofuel by the end of next year. The move, in partnership with integrated energy provider Essar and Green Biofuels, will see the company’s vehicles running on Green D (Gd+) hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Under the EU’s REDII
- [Innovation Centre to Eliminate Pallet Stability Issues](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/innovation-centre-to-eliminate-pallet-stability-issues/) - Lindum Packaging, the UK’s leading expert on pallet stability and wrapping, has officially launched its Innovation Centre, which will provide offsite solutions that will solve the pallet stability issues. The £250k facility replicates its customers’ packaging operations and in-transit conditions without disrupting their day-to-day operations. Pallet stability issues cost companies thousands of pounds in lost sales
- [Maritime Transport Orders 100 Curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/maritime-transport-orders-100-curtainsiders-from-tiger-trailers/) - Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail solutions, has turned to Tiger Trailers for its latest order of curtainsiders, based on the manufacturer’s reputation for high quality products, efficiency, and a customer-focussed approach. Manufactured on time and in full at Tiger’s state-of-the-art facility, the new trailers have entered service throughout the
- [New Commercial Vehicle Contract Hire Solution Launched](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/new-commercial-vehicle-contract-hire-solution-launched/) - An innovative, new commercial vehicle contract hire company has just been launched. The company, called Vertellus, was designed to offer modern businesses of all sizes a partner that can help drive fleet performance further, Vertellus, an independent end-to-end consultancy service, brings together a network of partners to provide insight, strategy and flexibility in order to help
- [New Head of Supply Chain for Hexagon Leasing](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/new-head-of-supply-chain-for-hexagon-leasing/) - Hexagon Leasing has announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as Head of Supply Chain who will support the business in managing the supply of new vehicles. Paul was formerly Fleet Manager at Go Plant Fleet Services and started in his new role on October 31st. “We are delighted to welcome Paul to the team in
- [DX Launches New Parcel Depots](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/dx-launches-new-parcel-depots-2/) - DX, one of the UK’s most trusted courier services and provider of delivery solutions, has announced the official opening of the first of eight new parcel depots planned to launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023. The new depot’s goal is to support the continuing expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which
- [Reynolds Cuts Carbon Emissions with Hultsteins](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/reynolds-cuts-carbon-emissions-with-hultsteins-2/) - Reynolds, the national food service provider, has announced the purchase of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units fitted with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems. The firm now operates a fleet of 220 vehicles, comprising 30 vans and 190 HGVs, along with 21 trailers, all of which are refrigerated. “I was familiar with Hultsteins and I liked
- [Winners Revealed at the 16th routeone Awards](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/winners-revealed-at-the-16th-routeone-awards/) - The routeone Awards 2022 has officially announced the winners of the 16th edition at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The Awards welcomed over 800 guests in a celebration to recognise the achievements of operators and individuals working within the coach and bus industry. The UK’s leading coach and bus operators went home with an incredible achievement.
- [Unipart Logistics Lands Contract with JCB](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/unipart-logistics-lands-contract-with-jcb-3/) - Logistics firm Unipart has announced the successful win of a major contract with JCB, one of the world’s top three manufacturers of construction equipment. As part of the contract, Unipart will manage the manufacturing giant’s World Logistics warehouse in Staffordshire, its UK in-plant operations and additional off-site JCB UK warehouses and packer operations. “Unipart is
- [Tindall-Schlicht Named Seaway Administrator](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/tindall-schlicht-named-seaway-administrator/) - The White House announced President Biden's appointment of former Milwaukee port director, Adam Tindall-Schlicht, as the next Administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS). Tindall-Schlicht resigned his position at Port Milwaukee on October 19. An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the GLS is responsible for operation of U.S. portions
- [Ports of Singapore and LA, Long Beach to Establish a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/ports-of-singapore-and-la-long-beach-to-establish-a-green-and-digital-shipping-corridor/) - The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach and C40 Cities have begun discussions to establish a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay port complex. The corridor will focus on low- and zero-carbon fuels for bunkering, as well as digital tools
- [Ship Recycling Prices Continue to Slide](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/ship-recycling-prices-continue-to-slide/) - According to GMS, "some unbelievably low and unrealistic offers" have started to emerge from sub-continent markets this week, and as such, both owners and cash buyers would be well advised to leave ship recycling destinations alone for the time-being, especially until some sort of floor is reached and stability regains a foothold. It has become
- [DP World to Invest Around $500 Million to Reduce CO2 Emissions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/dp-world-to-invest-around-500-million-to-reduce-co2-emissions/) - Dubai-owned ports giant DP World intends to invest around $500 million to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in its operations by 700,000 tonnes over the next five years, state news agency WAM reported on Monday, citing the company's chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem. DP World's plans include transitioning its global fleet from diesel to
- [Greece Likely to Cancel Alexandroupolis Port Sale](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/greece-likely-to-cancel-alexandroupolis-port-sale/) - Greece is likely to cancel the sale of its northern port of Alexandroupolis, mainly due to the port’s upgraded role following the war in Ukraine, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday. Greece in September received two binding bids for a 67% stake in the port of Alexandroupolis. The bidders were
- [GEA Breaks Ground on New U.S. Facility](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/gea-breaks-ground-on-new-u-s-facility/) - GEA marked the official start of construction of its new repair, logistics, assembly, production and training facility in Janesville, Wis. The groundbreaking ceremony of GEA’s first greenfield site in North America in 50 years was attended by company representatives and officials from the State of Wisconsin and City of Janesville. GEA will invest more than
- [DP World Taps Young Minds for New Global Trade Solutions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/dp-world-taps-young-minds-for-new-global-trade-solutions/) - DP World recently opened its doors to students from the top universities in UAE and India to reimagine global supply chains and create new technology-driven solutions in its first-ever innovation challenge, THE BIG TECH PROJECT. DP World challenged the university students to design and build prototypes of their proposed trade solutions, under the expert guidance of mentors
- [Port Canaveral Orders Liebherr Mobile Harbor Crane](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/14/port-canaveral-orders-liebherr-mobile-harbor-crane/) - Port Canaveral has signed an agreement with the Liebherr Group to acquire another mobile harbor crane from the company to support the Port’s growing cargo operations. The 320-foot-tall Liebherr LMH 600 is the second mobile harbor crane to be deployed at Port Canaveral and is part of a new mobile harbor crane product line recently
- [Smart valves and pneumatics improve plant performance from the asset up](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/smart-valves-and-pneumatics-improve-plant-performance-from-the-asset-up/) - No matter the industry, it is critical that sites operate safely, effectively and economically. To ensure this level of operation, processing facilities must know what is happening with machines and processes down to the device level. Plants can achieve this deep awareness by investing in technologies that provide the control and real-time diagnostic data needed
- [FULL STAINLESS STEEL PUMP SET FROM LOCAL SPECIALIST](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/full-stainless-steel-pump-set-from-local-specialist/) - Pump specialist and local Sykes distributor Integrated Pump Rental is breaking new ground for customers in corrosive environments, offering a pump solution that is built entirely from stainless steel. According to Steve du Toit, rental development manager at Integrated Pump Rental. while the pumps themselves or pump components are commonly available in stainless steel, the
- [BMG’S RANGE OF HEKO COMPONENTS FOR SUBMERGED CHAIN CONVEYORS TO DRAIN ASH FROM A BOILER DISCHARGE](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/bmgs-range-of-heko-components-for-submerged-chain-conveyors-to-drain-ash-from-a-boiler-discharge/) - BMG’s extensive power transmission range encompasses HEKO conveyor components, including round link chains and components for submerged chain conveyors, which have been designed for dependable use in many harsh environments. “High wear-resistant HEKO components for bulk material conveyors, which are manufactured in Germany to pristine quality standards, enhance BMG’s extensive range of chain products,” explains Gavin Kirstein, business
- [Tech time bomb for petrochemicals](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/tech-time-bomb-for-petrochemicals/) - South African petrochemical companies appear to be forced to choose between meeting cleaner production standards and adopting technology that will keep them globally competitive. GET ARTICLE ALERTS ARTICLE BY TREVOR CRIGHTON - READ TIME: 3 MIN Corporate ... PetrochemicalsTech Time Bomb For Petrochemicals Through the 1980s and 90s petrochemical companies were at the forefront of
- [New chopper pump achieves high efficiency without compromising on cutting performance](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/new-chopper-pump-achieves-high-efficiency-without-compromising-on-cutting-performance/) - Problematic solids such as sanitary towels, plastic bags, textiles and wood are being found more and more often in wastewater. Pumping and sewage treatment plants are therefore increasingly reaching their limits; units get clogged up and break down. In times when low lifecycle costs are playing an ever more important role, HOMA Pumpenfabrik offers an
- [Logistics Plus to partner with Odin Marine Group on shipping supply chains](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/logistics-plus-to-partner-with-odin-marine-group-on-shipping-supply-chains/) - Transportation solutions provider Logistics Plus has announced a new partnership with international skip brokerage firm The Odin Marine Group to provide supply chain and shipping solutions. Dennis Melgert, Vice President of the Chemicals Division for Logistics Plus said: “Our new partnership with The Odin Marine Group will allow the two groups to leverage each other’s competitive
- [Pepsico plans to replace diesel with vegetable oil](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/pepsico-plans-to-replace-diesel-with-vegetable-oil/) - Pepsico UK has launched new green logistics initiatives, including the replacement of diesel with Hydrogenated Vegetable Fuel (HVO) in over 3,000 journeys per year. Pepsico, a multinational conglomerate which owns brands including Pepsi, Doritos, and Quaker Oats, will begin using vegetable oil as a replacement for diesel in routes along its distribution network. Trucks travelling
- [Trans UK becomes Pall-Ex shareholder](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/trans-uk-becomes-pall-ex-shareholder/) - Peckham-based logistics company Trans UK has joined the Pall-Ex Group- a pallet distribution company that transports pallets nationally and internationally. This follows Trans UK’s decision to join the Fortec Distribution network in September, Fortec being a subsidiary of the Pall-Ex Group. The company will now facilitate pallet deliveries around London on behalf of both Fortec
- [XPO partners with Wavin to reduce road-rail freight carbon emissions in the UK](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/xpo-partners-with-wavin-to-reduce-road-rail-freight-carbon-emissions-in-the-uk/) - XPO Logistics, has introduced a road-rail freight solution to reduce emissions for plastic pipe systems manufacturer Wavin. XPO has been in a partnership with Wavin since 2018, managing the transport of products from plants in Wiltshire and South Yorkshire to destinations throughout the UK. XPO successfully trialled the road-rail combination in June and implemented the
- [SEEPEX 4.0 will showcase the world’s first automatically adjustable pump](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/seepex-4-0-will-showcase-the-worlds-first-automatically-adjustable-pump/) - With the “SCT AutoAdjust”, SEEPEX has perfected its internationally patented and multi-award-winning Smart Conveying Technology (SCT). The specialist for progressive cavity pumps, pump systems and Digital Solutions once again demonstrates its market leadership in the field of intelligent and innovative solutions. The same applies to the other trade fair presentations featuring its “Digital Solutions” and
- [GXO extends partnership with Manchester airport](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/gxo-extends-partnership-with-manchester-airport/) - Contract logistics provider GXO has today announced it is expanding its long term partnership with Manchester airport. The company has been providing logistics services to retail, food, and beverage vendors at Manchester airport for nearly twenty years. Over the past 16 years, GXO has helped Manchester Airport scale up in line with increasing demand and
- [Atlas Copco’s new range of GHS VSD+ vacuum pumps offer intelligent networking of vacuum pump and process](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/atlas-copcos-new-range-of-ghs-vsd-vacuum-pumps-offer-intelligent-networking-of-vacuum-pump-and-process/) - With the GHS 1402 – 2002 VSD+, vacuum manufacturer Atlas Copco is launching a new model of speed-driven screw pumps in three pumping speed classes. In rough vacuum applications, the oil-injected pumps deliver a continuously high pumping speed – from atmospheric pressure to ultimate pressure. Commenting on the first of many new features, Product Manager
- [Key insights on software and automation solutions from Solwr at Robotics and Automation 2022](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/key-insights-on-software-and-automation-solutions-from-solwr-at-robotics-and-automation-2022/) - At Robotics and Automation 2022, Solwr will offer attendees exclusive insights into the Norwegian company’s range of software and automation solutions for warehouses and factories. With offices in Ålesund, Oslo and Trondheim, Solwr specialises in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, integrations, automation and robotics that support logistics organisations across the trade industry to ensure their operations remain
- [Big news for IntraLogisteX – UK’s biggest intralogistics event moves to the NEC](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/big-news-for-intralogistex-uks-biggest-intralogistics-event-moves-to-the-nec/) - IntraLogisteX is a free exhibition and conference, taking place on the 28th & 29th March 2023, at the NEC Birmingham. IntraLogisteX is your chance to see an unmissable showcase of the latest and best in intralogistics! IntraLogisteX is for logistics professionals who are looking for solutions to their current and future challenges, from the latest
- [IntraLogistex – the UK’s biggest intralogistics event – to move to the NEC for 2023](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/intralogistex-the-uks-biggest-intralogistics-event-to-move-to-the-nec-for-2023/) - In 2015, Akabo Media, organisers of IntraLogisteX, took the decision to merge the three Logistics Link shows into one, brand-new event and locate it in Hall 2 of, what was then called, the Ricoh Arena (Coventry Building Society Arena today). Thus IntraLogisteX was born. Akabo Media took that decision following feedback from the market as a way of bringing a
- [RARUK to showcase manufacturing-boosting solutions at Robotics and Automation 2022!](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/raruk-to-showcase-manufacturing-boosting-solutions-at-robotics-and-automation-2022/) - At this year’s Robotics and Automation exhibition, RARUK Automation will focus on easy automation solutions to suit different needs and budgets, irrespective of company size or level of automation experience. As visitors to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 01-02 November 2022 will discover, solutions on show will extend from flexible, plug-and-play cobots that can be
- [ITT’s new i-ALERT3 sensor expands machine health protection against unplanned downtime](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/itts-new-i-alert3-sensor-expands-machine-health-protection-against-unplanned-downtime/) - ITT Inc has launched a new generation of technology for its i-ALERT total machine health monitoring ecosystem. The i-ALERT3 sensor is designed to monitor and log the vibration and temperature of any rotating machine more quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently. It identifies and diagnoses mechanical and electrical failures in pumps, motors, and other industrial machines before
- [SSI SCHAEFER LAUNCHES INTRALOGISTICS FUTURE WITH 5G TECHNOLOGY](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/ssi-schaefer-launches-intralogistics-future-with-5g-technology/) - With the integration of the new mobile communications standard 5G at the in-house Technology Center in Giebelstadt, SSI SCHAEFER is setting new standards and is underlining their claim to shape the future of intralogistics as technology and innovation leader. For future customer projects based on 5G technology, this means seamless roaming, highest connectivity and optimized
- [Celeros Flow Technology injects new life into 40 year old SAGD pump to increase heavy oil production for customer](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/celeros-flow-technology-injects-new-life-into-40-year-old-sagd-pump-to-increase-heavy-oil-production-for-customer-2/) - Heavy oil deposits are extremely viscous and require the injection of high pressure, high temperature steam to improve fluidity and allow the oil to be pumped to the surface. In order to boost extraction on this project, the customer needed to increase water temperatures from 90° C to 140° C. However, there were concerns that
- [SSI SCHAEFER ESTABLISHES ENTERPRISE LAB TOGETHER WITH FRAUNHOFER IML](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/ssi-schaefer-establishes-enterprise-lab-together-with-fraunhofer-iml/) - Neunkirchen/Siegerland May 31, 2022 - The logistics industry faces many challenges: Urbanization and increasing traffic are making deliveries in city centers more difficult. At the same time, more and more people are ordering products online for subsequent delivery as quickly as possible and, at best, sustainably. The pandemic has further intensified this development. These megatrends
- [PLUG & PLAY SOLUTION FOR RAPID PICKING](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/plug-play-solution-for-rapid-picking/) - To speed up logistics processes and reduce costs, partial automation options are worth considering. SSI SCHAEFER stands by as an advisory partner in this situation. The intralogistics specialist, offering intelligent system combinations for typical requirements in smaller and medium-sized companies, with a straightforward Plug & Play approach and at attractive prices. SSI mobile robots are
- [Waukesha Bearings celebrates plant’s 50th anniversary](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/waukesha-bearings-celebrates-plants-50th-anniversary/) - Founded in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1946, Waukesha Bearings opened its Antigo manufacturing facility in May 1972, with a staff of 3 full-time employees. In 2019, the plant expanded to 100,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and now employs 120 people. The manufacturing space was added to accommodate production for marine bearing systems and other new projects awarded
- [Shortage of oil refineries haunts Africa as fuel prices rocket](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/shortage-of-oil-refineries-haunts-africa-as-fuel-prices-rocket/) - A shortage of oil refineries across sub-Saharan Africa coupled with soaring crude prices because of the war in Ukraine has left countries dangerously short of fuel supplies, disrupting airlines and causing queues at filling stations. A general view of part of the South African Petroleum Refinery (Sapref) is seen in Durban. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko The surge
- [Amidst a rise in social unrest incidents, businesses need to prepare for supply chain disruptions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/amidst-a-rise-in-social-unrest-incidents-businesses-need-to-prepare-for-supply-chain-disruptions/) - Businesses should prepare for a rise in civil unrest incidents as the cost-of-living crisis follows hard on the heels of the Covid pandemic, according to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). With confidence in traditional sources of information and leadership being undermined, the role of social media platforms in activating civil unrest is becoming
- [AviaDev Africa air connectivity discussions promising for aviation sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/aviadev-africa-air-connectivity-discussions-promising-for-aviation-sector/) - Wesgro and the Cape Town Air Access Team, alongside delegates from around the world, converged on the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town for the AviaDev Africa Conference from 29 June to 1 July 2022 to enhance air connectivity to, from, and within the Africa continent. Source: Supplied Delegates comprised over 280 route development
- [Technology will help restore efficiency and confidence in aviation's baggage processes](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/technology-will-help-restore-efficiency-and-confidence-in-aviations-baggage-processes/) - You'll have seen the images spreading across the media; the "baggage mountains" accumulating at airports around the globe as passengers wait to be reunited with their delayed bags. The numbers reflect the industry's current difficulties in maintaining effective baggage management processes amid surging passenger traffic as we emerge from the pandemic. Source: Brian Jackson via 123RF
- [Flight suspensions loom as Cape Town Airport faces jet fuel shortage](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/flight-suspensions-loom-as-cape-town-airport-faces-jet-fuel-shortage/) - The arrival of jet fuel supply has been delayed, resulting in Cape Town International Airport having to ration fuel supply to airlines; this having a possible impact on flight schedules should emergency reserves run out before the fuel arrives. Source: Pexels Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has announced in a statement that Cape Town International Airport
- [New break tank package booster set for drinking water](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/new-break-tank-package-booster-set-for-drinking-water/) - For separating such applications from the mains water, for example buried spray irrigation systems, cattle troughs and service water supply systems as well as dental chairs with a water connection, the pump manufacturer KSB is offering its new KSB Safety Boost break tank package booster set. This set provides the highest level of protection for liquids
- [FlySafair unveils new-look branding](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/flysafair-unveils-new-look-branding/) - Low-cost carrier FlySafair has revealed a refreshed logo and new aircraft paint scheme in its Johannesburg hangars, as the airline welcomes its 25th aircraft into its fleet. Source: Supplied The first aircraft to don FlySafair’s new look is a Boeing 737-800 New Generation aircraft set to enter service for the airline on 1 October 2022.
- [SAA not scaling down operations](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/saa-not-scaling-down-operations/) - State-owned airline, South African Airways (SAA), has moved to assure customers that it will continue to service the routes it currently offers. Source: Unsplash This after reports suggested that the International Air Services Licencing Council revoked 20 of the airline’s domestic and international route rights. “SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule, with six
- [Pfeiffer Vacuum opens new US facility in Indianapolis](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/pfeiffer-vacuum-opens-new-us-facility-in-indianapolis/) - Pfeiffer Vacuum’s new facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The Leak Detection Centre of Excellence’s new application laboratory will offer in-person or interactive customer training and demonstrations. Customers will be able to have parts tested on all Pfeiffer Vacuum leak detection technologies such as air, helium and hydrogen test methods and determine which is the best for their
- [Airlink announces investment in FlyNamibia](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/airlink-announces-investment-in-flynamibia/) - South African-based airline Airlink is acquiring a 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia. This venture is aligned with the Economic Advancement objectives set out under Namibia's Harambee Prosperity Plan II for 2021-2025, Airlink says. Source: Unsplash The investment, worth an undisclosed monetary sum, is underpinned by a commercial franchise agreement under which FlyNamibia will
- [Lift launches Joburg - Durban flights](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/lift-launches-joburg-durban-flights/) - South African domestic airline, Lift has introduced a new flight route between Johannesburg and Durban - its first step to connecting the popular 'Golden Triangle' between Johannesburg - Durban - Cape Town. Image: Supplied Bookings for the Johannesburg - Durban route are now open and the first flights will start operating on 26 October 2022
- [Sustainability and decarbonisation: how can the EU’s industrial policy support industry’s efforts?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/sustainability-and-decarbonisation-how-can-the-eus-industrial-policy-support-industrys-efforts/) - Following its announcements of 5 May 2021 updating the New Industrial Strategy proposed in 2020, the European Commission has further indicated that it will rely quite heavily on industry to deliver on the major challenges faced by our economies and societies in Europe. This is particularly the case in relation to sustainability, digital transformation, and
- [Government determined to see SAA grow](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/government-determined-to-see-saa-grow/) - he Department of Public Enterprises and the government say they are committed to ensuring that South African Airways (SAA) grows and that the Strategic Equity Partnership with the Takatso Consortium is finalised. Source: Unsplash Media reports last week suggested that the national carrier is facing possible liquidation if the deal for the Takatso Consortium to purchase
- [Fatalities as Precision ATR lands short and sinks in Lake Victoria](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/fatalities-as-precision-atr-lands-short-and-sinks-in-lake-victoria/) - Tanzanian carrier Precision Air believes at least 19 fatalities resulted from an ATR 42-500 accident at Bukoba during which the turboprop came to rest submerged in Lake Victoria. Keep reading this article by becoming a FlightGlobal member now Enjoy unrestricted access to FlightGlobal To continue reading this article you need to subscribe now. Become a FlightGlobal subscriber and
- [GEA launches new valves for improved safety](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/gea-launches-new-valves-for-improved-safety/) - GEA has designed the VARIVENT MX with elements that keep products from mixing with the cleaning liquid, even under exceptional loads. – Image: GEA Manufacturers of food and other hygienically processed products face the challenge of maintaining reproducible processes so that their products have the appearance, taste, and consistency that consumers expect. GEA has designed the VARIVENT
- [Tunisian air force receives its first T-6C trainer](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/tunisian-air-force-receives-its-first-t-6c-trainer/) - Tunisia has received its first of eight Beechcraft T-6C trainers, making it the second African nation to field the turboprop-powered type. Textron Aviation Defense announced the milestone on 8 November. The aircraft has been transferred to the Tunisian air force’s Sfax air base, for use by the service’s 13 Sqn, it says. Source: Textron Aviation
- [Africa's airline industry to return to profit in 2024](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/africas-airline-industry-to-return-to-profit-in-2024/) - Africa's beleaguered airline industry could return to profit at the end of 2024, although regulatory uncertainty and higher fuel prices pose critical challenges, senior aviation officials said at an annual industry meeting on Friday. Internal air travel in Africa has long been fragmented due to poor infrastructure and connectivity, as travellers moving from one country
- [The Top 10 pump business stories of 2021](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/the-top-10-pump-business-stories-of-2021/) - Ebara, Flowserve, Grundfos, Ingersoll Rand, Jabsco, Kirloskar Brothers, Seepex, SPX Flow, Sulzer, Tuthill, Vansan, Verder and Xylem feature in the 10 most-read business news stories on the World Pumps website during 2021. Image: bht2000/Adobe Stock. 1. Ingersoll Rand to acquire German pump maker Seepex Ingersoll Rand Inc has entered into an agreement to buy the German
- [The Abrams P-1 Explorer](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/the-abrams-p-1-explorer/) - The Abrams P-1 Explorer was an American purpose-designed aerial photography and survey aircraft that first flew in November 1937. The Explorer was designed by aerial survey pioneer Talbert Abrams, to meet his needs for a stable aircraft with excellent visibility for his work. Abrams was an early aerial photographer in World War I. He used
- [MTBPS: Structural reforms, interventions vital for SA's agricultural sector](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/mtbps-structural-reforms-interventions-vital-for-sas-agricultural-sector/) - Agbiz has welcomed the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Image source: Gallo/Getty "Growth and reforms" was a key theme of Minister Godongwana's statement, with national treasury expecting the South African economy to grow by 5.1% in 2021, from a 6.4% contraction in 2020. The emphasis on the government’s commitment to fiscal
- [SAB owner-driver programme to empower SA truck drivers](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/sab-owner-driver-programme-to-empower-sa-truck-drivers/) - South African Breweries' (SAB) owner-driver programme, in collaboration with Wesbank and Man trucks, is set to handover over six trucks to its beneficiaries. The programme will see drivers lease and operate their own trucks to distribute SAB's products from its various depots to retail outlets. Image source: Gallo/Getty Sab aims to empower and equips entrepreneurs with
- [N1 to close for geotechnical investigation, sinkhole rehabilitation](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/n1-to-close-for-geotechnical-investigation-sinkhole-rehabilitation/) - Road users travelling southwards toward Johannesburg can expect road closures to allow for geotechnical investigations required for the rehabilitation of the N1 sinkhole near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited's (Sanral) says. These investigations are required to complete the design of the remedial works required for the
- [How fleet managers can keep their trucks and cargo safe on SA roads](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/how-fleet-managers-can-keep-their-trucks-and-cargo-safe-on-sa-roads/) - Truck hijackings in South Africa continue to affect the country's economy. These crimes have been on the rise for some years now, with Police Minister Bheki Cele reporting one of the most considerable increases (31.7%) in truck hijackings just over a year ago. Source: ©Taina Sohlman via 123RF Arrive Alive outlines several factors to help reduce
- [SAB's Road Safety Campaign promotes responsible consumption ahead of Easter](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/sabs-road-safety-campaign-promotes-responsible-consumption-ahead-of-easter/) - Ahead of the April holiday season, the South African Breweries (SAB) has reiterated its commitment to driving a culture of responsible consumption in South Africa with several initiatives and activities planned across South Africa in partnership with government. Source: www.pexels.com From the handing out of care packages to keep motorists energised, to road safety shows, to
- [Ctrack Index records strong first quarter](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/ctrack-index-records-strong-first-quarter/) - The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) has recorded a strong first quarter, thanks mostly to the increases in road freight. In addition, the Ctrack TFI has increased by 13% year-on-year despite higher fuel prices and ongoing pricing pressure from all sectors. "Not many economists expected the first quarter of 2022 to be as
- [C-Track](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/c-track/) - Ctrack is a proudly South African supplier of Vehicle Telematics, Fleet Management and Insurance Telematics Solutions. Ctrack is in the business of keeping vehicles, fleets and their occupants Always Visible. With over 35 years’ experience, a stolen vehicle recovery rate of over 95% and continuous investment in research and development, Ctrack is committed to making
- [How technology is enabling EMS providers to save more lives while supporting paramedics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/how-technology-is-enabling-ems-providers-to-save-more-lives-while-supporting-paramedics/) - How technology is enabling EMS providers to save more lives while supporting paramedics By Justin Manson, Sales Director at Webfleet Solutions South Africa’s emergency medical services (EMS) is in its own state of emergency: the country only had 1,971 state-run ambulances on the road in 2018. Three years later, reports reveal that as many as 350 Gauteng ambulances are out
- [Entrepreneurs looking at setting up a car or truck wash](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/entrepreneurs-looking-at-setting-up-a-car-or-truck-wash/) - Entrepreneurs looking at setting up a car or truck wash What accessories should you consider? An industry insider shares advice for a successful washing business In the second part of a two-part series, Hawk Pumps, manufacturers and distributors of quality high-pressure pumping equipment, shares insights into what to consider when setting up a car
- [Firestone FD833 and FS833 tyres now made for South African road conditions](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/firestone-fd833-and-fs833-tyres-now-made-for-south-african-road-conditions/) - Firestone FD833 and FS833 tyres now made for South African road conditions Bridgestone Southern Africa has announced that its Firestone FD833 and FS833 truck and bus radial tyres that were previously imported are now fully manufactured at its manufacturing facility in Brits, Northwest. The move is in line with Bridgestone’s strategy of “localising”
- [Ensuring Black Friday doesn’t accidentally put your business in the ‘red’](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/ensuring-black-friday-doesnt-accidentally-put-your-business-in-the-red/) - Ensuring Black Friday doesn’t accidentally put your business in the ‘red’ Opinion piece: by Tennille Bell, General Manager: Sales at Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO) Black Friday has become a global shopping phenomenon, characterised by an annual spending spree by shoppers on the fourth Friday of November, with some retailers extending to Cyber Monday, and
- [Aeversa selects Ampcontrol for EV fleet charging in South Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/aeversa-selects-ampcontrol-for-ev-fleet-charging-in-south-africa/) - eversa selects Ampcontrol for EV fleet charging in South Africa Ampcontrol is partnering with Aeversa, a charging-as-a-service (CaaS) company based in South Africa, to offer smart charging solutions for electric fleets. In the past years, Aeversa has developed EV charging services and has decided to expand its solution by offering customers intelligent charging
- [DX Launches New Parcel Depots](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/dx-launches-new-parcel-depots/) - DX, one of the UK’s most trusted courier services and provider of delivery solutions, has announced the official opening of the first of eight new parcel depots planned to launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023. The new depot’s goal is to support the continuing expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which
- [Reynolds Cuts Carbon Emissions with Hultsteins](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/reynolds-cuts-carbon-emissions-with-hultsteins/) - Reynolds, the national food service provider, has announced the purchase of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units fitted with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems. The firm now operates a fleet of 220 vehicles, comprising 30 vans and 190 HGVs, along with 21 trailers, all of which are refrigerated. “I was familiar with Hultsteins and I liked
- [Beyond the distribution centre is the last mile centre](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/beyond-the-distribution-centre-is-the-last-mile-centre/) - The global retail industry is undergoing a revolution. The retail supply chains of today, traditionally consisting of large distribution centres (DCs) will have had to shift to accommodate a reimagined customer with much greater expectations. Long before the Covid pandemic began, DCs were being built in major South African cities to deliver products to retail
- [Celebrating Truckers Together: #ThankYouTrucker Competition Returns](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/celebrating-truckers-together-thankyoutrucker-competition-returns/) - As a result of overwhelming demand and the huge successes of the inaugural competition in 2021, #ThankYouTrucker is back! Following the hotly contested inaugural competition, IVECO SA, in partnership with the Road Freight Association (RFA), have announced details of the 2022 search for the best trucker in South Africa. “Trucking is the backbone of domestic
- [Evri Upgrades Its Safe Place Photos Concept](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/evri-upgrades-its-safe-place-photos-concept/) - Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, which was previously known as Hermes UK, has announced it is trialling an extension of its safe place delivery photo concept that will include courier collections as well. With the aim to further improve its communications with those consumer customers using the service to send or return
- [PwC quits as auditor of Lucky Star-owner Oceana amid ‘strained’ relationship](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/pwc-quits-as-auditor-of-lucky-star-owner-oceana-amid-strained-relationship/) - PwC has resigned as external auditor of Oceana because of a “strained” relationship with the company, and a lack of transparent communication with the board, amid a tumultuous period at the troubled fisheries and logistics group. At the last annual general meeting, shareholders holding 38% of Oceana’s shares voted against retaining PwC as the group’s auditors.
- [Comment on transport aspects addressed by the Minister of Finance during the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) 2022](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/comment-on-transport-aspects-addressed-by-the-minister-of-finance-during-the-medium-term-budget-policy-statement-mtbps-2022/) - The Minister of Finance has noted that they will use “higher than anticipated revenues” – which were generated through taxes, levies and all other manner of government revenue generation – to rescue a number of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that are failing, bleeding capital, or are just not doing what they need to be doing. Whilst
- [Unipart Logistics Lands Contract with JCB](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/unipart-logistics-lands-contract-with-jcb-2/) - Logistics firm Unipart has announced the successful win of a major contract with JCB, one of the world’s top three manufacturers of construction equipment. As part of the contract, Unipart will manage the manufacturing giant’s World Logistics warehouse in Staffordshire, its UK in-plant operations and additional off-site JCB UK warehouses and packer operations. “Unipart is
- [Inospace launches a Proptech solution to give logistics and industrial tenants more than space](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/inospace-launches-a-proptech-solution-to-give-logistics-and-industrial-tenants-more-than-space/) - 24 October, Johannesburg – Inospace, South Africa’s leading owner and operator of serviced logistics parks, is casting off its industrial overalls and leaping into the new tech space with its own technology platform, Inocircle. “The Inocircle online platform aims to resolve business pain points and add material value to small and medium enterprises (SMEs),” says Jodi
- [Palletways London Invests in Electric Pump Trucks](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/palletways-london-invests-in-electric-pump-trucks/) - Palletways London, which offers an unrivalled range of cost effective, reliable, flexible and high quality palletised freight services across UK and Europe for customers based around the London area, has announced the investment in a new fleet of electric pump trucks. The new vehicles will help drivers make multi-drops for home deliveries across the west,
- [Where does SA logistics stand as far as cyber security is concerned?](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/where-does-sa-logistics-stand-as-far-as-cyber-security-is-concerned/) - Local market leaders including Bidvest International Logistics provide a fascinating perspective on where this vital part of the nation’s economy rests and what needs to be done to address increasing threats Johannesburg, 18 October 2022 – South Africa’s logistics industry is battling a war on many fronts. Bad weather, equipment breakdowns and shortages and congestion
- [CitySprint Acquires Astral Couriers](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/citysprint-acquires-astral-couriers/) - CitySprint, the UK’s leading same day delivery service, has announced the acquisition of Astral Couriers, a courier service based in Blandford, in an attempt to accelerate its drive for regional growth. This latest purchase from CitySprint, which is owned by DPD Group, is the second acquisition this year, following on the heels of its purchase of
- [Rhenus Warehousing Solutions South Africa addresses the demand for warehouse space in KwaZulu-Natal](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/rhenus-warehousing-solutions-south-africa-addresses-the-demand-for-warehouse-space-in-kwazulu-natal/) - One of the leading globally operating logistics service-providers Rhenus Group has launched a new storage warehouse in Durban, South Africa. This strategic addition expands the Rhenus warehousing space to more than 24,000 square metres, strengthening its local capabilities significantly and creating new jobs. The new Rhenus facility measures 7,700 square metres – growing the company’s
- [Greening your Supply Chain](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/greening-your-supply-chain/) - Businesses of all sizes, both new and old, are increasingly adopting more sustainable practices in response to the worldwide environmental issue. Greener methods decrease waste, improve the environment, and satisfy environmentally concerned clients. It can also increase efficiency and lower operational expenses, resulting in more earnings. Reduced environmental impact, reduced costs According to the World
- [ELB Partners Helps Batt Cables with Growth](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/elb-partners-helps-batt-cables-with-growth/) - ELB Partners, a one-stop logistics solution provider, has aided the growth of Kent-based Batt Cables with the help of its reliable logistics links. ELB MD Peter Eason, said it had supported Batt Cables for 18 years, adding: “We’ve been supporting Batt Cables with its short-haul requirements for 18 years and fully understand the time-critical nature
- [6 ways to maximise ROI with real-time transport visibility](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/6-ways-to-maximise-roi-with-real-time-transport-visibility/) - The challenges of transport and logistics management across the African continent present significant opportunities for companies that can leapfrog traditional supply chain practices and adopt automation technologies. Real time transport and logistics visibility is transforming the way transport organisations operate, providing them and their customers with live updates on the location and status of the
- [Enabling Global Organizations Build Supply Chain Resiliency](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/enabling-global-organizations-build-supply-chain-resiliency/) - Visionet Systems’ CEO Arshad Masood explains how their supply chain management platform, PartnerLinQ, is fuelling cross-industry growth Most CEOs who saw 100% growth during COVID would probably be eager to proclaim their recent successes and focus on the changing digital dynamics. But it’s telling that Arshad Masood, founder and CEO of Visionet Systems, initially takes me
- [CPG packaging supply problems sees Lidl buy paper mill](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/cpg-packaging-supply-problems-sees-lidl-buy-paper-mill/) - Schwarz Produktion – owner of supermarket Lidl and German chain store Kaufland - buys paper mill for $50mn as strikes and inflation hit packaging supplies Schwarz Produktion – owner of the supermarket chain Lidl and German department store, Kaufland, has bought a paper mill for US$50mn in a bid to safeguard packaging supplies in the face of inflation around
- [Hayward Transport Goes for Rushlift Refurbished Forklift](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/hayward-transport-goes-for-rushlift-refurbished-forklift/) - Hayward Transport, a well-trusted name in the transport and road haulage sector, was in need of a reliable forklift that could handle lifting heavy loads, empty containers and performing general yard duties, day-in, day-out. Rushlift, the national full-service provider for materials handling equipment, offered them the best solution, a second-hand refurbished Doosan D110S-5. The Doosan was
- [Supply chain latest: tech, logistics & procurement roundup](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/supply-chain-latest-tech-logistics-procurement-roundup/) - Digital twin tech is supply resilience boost; Visa Europe's CPO Bornstein and Accenture's Nedra Dickson to speak at Supply Chain LIVE; Loseby joins Suppeco Digital twin technology is supply chain resilience boost Mark Landry, Intelligent Industry Leader for Capgemini Americas, on how digital twin technology is helping to take supply chain resilience to next level.
- [UKWA Invites Scottish Businesses to Showcase Day at Malcolm Logistics](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/ukwa-invites-scottish-businesses-to-showcase-day-at-malcolm-logistics/) - Following a successful Warehousing Showcase in Belfast earlier this year, the UK Warehousing Association will be holding its next regional event in Scotland on 20th September, hosted by award-winning UKWA member Malcolm Logistics, at the company’s impressive Heritage Centre in Glasgow. Commenting, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle said, “UKWA is rolling out a series of regional
- [RESPONSIBLE RECRUITMENT](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/12/responsible-recruitment/) - diginex, the disruptive impact technology company, has partnered with AIM-Progress and its members to utilise diginexLUMEN – a SaaS platform designed to drive a new level of transparency, trust and accountability across global supply chains. The tool was based on lessons from an initial partnership with The Coca-Cola Company focused on responsible recruitment in Middle
- [Bis Henderson Space Becomes Crown Commercial Service Supplier](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/bis-henderson-space-becomes-crown-commercial-service-supplier/) - Warehouse space strategist, Bis Henderson Space, has taken yet another step into the right direction by being named a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Storage, Distribution, Kitting and Associated Services (RM6282) Framework Agreement. As part of this agreement, Bis Henderson will have access to a wider pole of customers, having been awarded positions on
- [Clipper Logistics Partners with Segura for Sustainable Supply Chain](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/clipper-logistics-partners-with-segura-for-sustainable-supply-chain/) - The UK’s leading retail supply chain business, Clipper Logistics, has partnered up with Segura, a supply chain transparency specialist, to ensure sustainable and ethical operations throughout its supply chain, as part of Clipper’s broader sustainability goal to be carbon net zero by 2035. Through this partnership, Segura will deliver its supply chain mapping and visualisation
- [Unipart Logistics Lands Contract with JCB](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/unipart-logistics-lands-contract-with-jcb/) - Logistics firm Unipart has announced the successful win of a major contract with JCB, one of the world’s top three manufacturers of construction equipment. As part of the contract, Unipart will manage the manufacturing giant’s World Logistics warehouse in Staffordshire, its UK in-plant operations and additional off-site JCB UK warehouses and packer operations. “Unipart is
- [WMS and ERP Expert Reports 300+% Headcount Growth](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/wms-and-erp-expert-reports-300-headcount-growth/) - Warehouse management software (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expert Principal Logistics Technologies (Chess Logistics Technology) reports significant growth across all divisions following strategic business acquisitions and related hirings. The company entered the Brexit and Covid period with a headcount of 16 and now has over 70 highly experienced staff. The latest round of
- [Award-Winning Furniture Retailer Builds the Warehouse of the Future](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/award-winning-furniture-retailer-builds-the-warehouse-of-the-future/) - Wiltshire furniture retailer Furniturebox celebrates opening their state-of-the-art purpose-built warehouse in Chippenham with big plans for its continued growth through the use of the latest warehouse technology. Furniturebox’s new warehouse has been a passion project culminating in a 15m tall building on an 88,000 square foot plot. The building is located on the M4 Chippenham
- [Selazar Opens High-Tech Warehouse in Yorkshire](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/selazar-opens-high-tech-warehouse-in-yorkshire/) - Selazar, an e-commerce fulfilment provider, has announced the opening of a new, high-tech warehouse in Hellaby, Yorkshire, operated in partnership with business processing outsourcing experts Parseq. This expansion will see the UK-based rapidly growing fulfilment company increase its reach across the north of the UK. “Our new Hellaby warehouse will ensure that Selazar can provide
- [Invar Presents Warehouse Automation Solutions at IMHX 2022](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/invar-presents-warehouse-automation-solutions-at-imhx-2022/) - Invar, a leading independent software developer and integrator of advanced warehouse automation, has announced it will be showcasing its warehouse solutions at the UK’s IMHX 2022 show – 6th to 8th September 2022, NEC Birmingham. At the stand, visitors will be able to see Invar’s intelligent WMS software, world-class robotic order picking solutions, as well as
- [Combilift Boosts Equipment Uptime and Customer Service](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/combilift-boosts-equipment-uptime-and-customer-service/) - Combilift, the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and a leading provider of long-load handling solutions, has announced a partnership with Infor. As part of it, the company will start sing using Infor Coleman AI-driven parts recommendations, in combination with Infor CloudSuite Industrial, in order to boost equipment uptime and customer service while increasing employee
- [Evri Relocates Depot in Bury St Edmunds](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/evri-relocates-depot-in-bury-st-edmunds/) - The biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK, Evri, which has been formerly known as Hermes UK, has announced its plans to relocate the Newmarket depot to a site in Bury St Edmunds. Aiming to create over 50 new jobs in the area, this new facility is part of the company’s commitment to continuing
- [Shell and Total Namibia oil discoveries likely in billions of barrels -minister](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/shell-and-total-namibia-oil-discoveries-likely-in-billions-of-barrels-minister/) - Namibian offshore oil and gas discoveries by TotalEnergies and Shell are of commercial quantities, likely in the billions of barrells, the southern African nation’s mines and energy minister said on Friday. Both companies announced earlier this year that they had made “significant” discoveries offshore Namibia, and are currently making assessments. The companies did not detail the quantities
- [RECONAFRICA WILL CONTINUE OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/reconafrica-will-continue-oil-and-gas-exploration/) - The High Court of Namibia recently issued a judgement that allows Canadian oil and gas company, Reconnaissance Africa (ReconAfrica), along with its joint venture partner, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), to continue with its oil and gas exploration campaign in Namibia. Represented by Namibian-based law firm, SNC Incorporated, the judgement will see ReconAfrica
- [Northern service stations crippled by fuel smuggling](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/northern-service-stations-crippled-by-fuel-smuggling/) - THE illegal importation of cheap fuel from Angola is causing havoc among service station owners in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions. Some Namibian vehicles cross into Angola on an hourly basis to fill up their cars, while others fill jerry cans to sell on the black market. Angolan fuel is sold on the black market
- [Congo to offer 30 oil and gas blocks for licensing](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/congo-to-offer-30-oil-and-gas-blocks-for-licensing/) - Democratic Republic of Congo will offer 27 oil blocks and three gas blocks, nearly double as many as previously planned, in a licensing round next week, the hydrocarbons ministry said on Monday. Congo, a leading miner of copper, cobalt, gold and diamonds, has long aimed to boost its oil sector and is believed to have
- [Despite its High Interest, Russia Achieves Little in Oil and Gas Sector in Africa](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/despite-its-high-interest-russia-achieves-little-in-oil-and-gas-sector-in-africa/) - According to the World Bank, Russia holds the world’s largest natural gas reserves, the second largest coal reserves, and the eighth largest oil reserves. Over the past years, Russia has expressed heightened interest in exploring and producing oil and gas in Africa. Emboldened African leaders and industry executives have accepted proposals, several agreements and whatever
- [Samotics secures £10mn contract with Yorkshire Water](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/samotics-secures-10mn-contract-with-yorkshire-water/) - Yorkshire Water has selected Samotics as the sole supplier of electrical signature analysis (ESA) for its full sewage network until at least 2025. The three-year contract, worth £10 million, is part of Yorkshire Water’s Dynamic Maintenance program. In January 2022, two tenders were issued for two different condition-based monitoring (CBM) technologies: vibration and thermography, and
- [The increasing use of multi screw pumps in modern industry](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/the-increasing-use-of-multi-screw-pumps-in-modern-industry/) - The adoption of multi screw pumps has increased exponentially over the past half-decade, with the consumption volume rising from 146,000 units in 2015 to 202,000 units in 2022. Antonio Castilhos, vice president of national sales, Netzsch Pumps North America, explains what is driving this growth. This rapid rise has been fueled by a number of
- [Pfeiffer Vacuum expands the OktaLine ATEX series](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/pfeiffer-vacuum-expands-the-oktaline-atex-series/) - Roots pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum’s OktaLine are ideal for use in processes in potentially explosive environments or for evacuating explosive gases. Designed in accordance with the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU1 and/or 1999/92/EC) with pressure surge resistance of PN 16, they meet the very highest explosion protection requirements. Zone entrainment of explosive gases is ruled out as
- [New innovative Stabilizer LFG well caps from QED Environmental Systems](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/new-innovative-stabilizer-lfg-well-caps-from-qed-environmental-systems/) - The innovative Stabilizer landfill gas (LFG) well cap, from Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, features a unique, patented support ring moulded directly into the cap that aligns and stabilizes the LFG wellhead and reduces leaks. The Stabilizer LFG well cap’s durable, heavy-walled polyethylene construction makes it ideal for any climate. The Stabilizer is the first engineered gas
- [Celeros Flow Technology injects new life into 40 year old SAGD pump to increase heavy oil production for customer](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/celeros-flow-technology-injects-new-life-into-40-year-old-sagd-pump-to-increase-heavy-oil-production-for-customer/) - Celeros Flow Technology has injected new life into a heritage pump for a Canadian heavy oil recovery customer, enabling them to increase production. The pump – a Mather & Platt BB5 – was more than 40 years old and had been subject to numerous post-installation alterations. Heavy oil deposits are extremely viscous and require the
- [Svanehøj pumps selected for Northern Lights CO2 carriers](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/svanehoj-pumps-selected-for-northern-lights-co2-carriers/) - The Danish marine pump specialist Svanehøj has been awarded a contract to supply pump systems for two LNG fuelled carriers that will transport liquid CO2 to the Northern Lights project’s storage facilities in Norway. 2021 has been a record year for Svanehøj. Northern Lights is developing infrastructure to transport CO2 from industrial emitters in Norway and
- [Gjerdrum family acquires PG Flow Solutions from Enflow](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/gjerdrum-family-acquires-pg-flow-solutions-from-enflow/) - The Gjerdrum family has acquired 100% of the shares of Norwegian pump and liquid handling specialist PG Flow Solutions AS (formerly Ing Per Gjerdrum AS), 40 years after Per Gjerdrum founded the company. PG Flow Solutions’ headquarters in Sande, Vestfold, Norway. “Although we have been shareholders of PG Flow Solutions (PG) through EnFlow since 2014,
- [Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces new multi-stage roots pumps ACP 90](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/pfeiffer-vacuum-introduces-new-multi-stage-roots-pumps-acp-90/) - Pfeiffer Vacuum, one of the world’s leading suppliers of vacuum technology, introduces new multi-stage Roots pumps ACP 90, which are designed for oil- and particle free applications in the pressure range between atmosphere up to 3×10-2 hPa. These vacuum pumps meet the requirements where clean and dry vacuum is needed like drying, sterilization, coating as
- [IPR BOOSTS FLEET AHEAD OF RAINY SEASON](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/ipr-boosts-fleet-ahead-of-rainy-season/) - Disruption on work sites will grow in the next few months as rain returns to many of the country’s provinces, demanding a rapid dewatering solution. Pump and dewatering specialist IPR – previously known as Integrated Pump Rental – has added capacity for the inevitable spike in urgent enquiries. According to IPR operations manager Henru Strydom,
- [Chinese contractor to deposit Sh31m in tiff over mining site](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/chinese-contractor-to-deposit-sh31m-in-tiff-over-mining-site/) - A Chinese construction company has been ordered to deposit Sh31 million in an income-earning bank account pending the resolution of a dispute with a Kenyan firm that helped it unlock a stalemate with residents over a mining site. Stecol Corporation was directed by High Court judge Alfred Mabeya to deposit the amount after observing that
- [SDLG getting the job done for 50 years](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/sdlg-getting-the-job-done-for-50-years/) - Represented by Babcock in southern Africa since 2012, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Company Limited (SDLG) celebrates its 50th anniversary of operating in the construction machinery industry this year. SDLG is listed in the Top 100 of China’s Mechanical Industry Enterprises, and has a 70% shareholding by Volvo Construction Equipment. Jay Moodley, regional manager of Babcock’s
- [AuKing Mining (ASX:AKN) acquires six uranium and copper projects in Tanzania](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/auking-mining-asxakn-acquires-six-uranium-and-copper-projects-in-tanzania/) - AuKing Mining (AKN) has confirmed the acquisition of uranium and copper projects in Tanzania. The company now holds a 100 per cent interest in six Tanzanian projects, four of which are prospective for uranium – Mkuju, Manyoni, Itigi and Magaga – with the other two – Mpanda and Karema – prospective for copper. AuKing said
- [New shareholder to kick start Sperrgebiet mining](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/new-shareholder-to-kick-start-sperrgebiet-mining/) - Sperrgebiet Diamond Mining (Pty) (SDM) this week confirmed a majority equity investment by Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM). The new shareholders, the company’s board and management stated they eagerly look forward to operations at SDM to restart and for the company to become a sustainable development partner to the local community, the Lüderitz economy and
- [Namibia: Botshiwe Appointed Chamber of Mines Vice President](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/namibia-botshiwe-appointed-chamber-of-mines-vice-president/) - THE Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed QKR Navachab Gold managing director George Botshiwe as its second vice president. This was announced by the chamber yesterday at the ongoing mining expo in Windhoek. His appointment follows a special general meeting early this week, where it was decided to fill the second vice presidency seat.
- [Zimbabwe demands some mining royalties in refined metal](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/zimbabwe-demands-some-mining-royalties-in-refined-metal/) - Global miners operating in Zimbabwe will have to pay some of their royalties in refined metal rather than cash, President Emmerson Mnangagwa wrote in a newspaper on Sunday, as the country struggles to benefit from demand for its resources. Zimbabwe has abundant reserves of minerals such as gold and platinum group metals (PGM), but power
- [A structured maintenance programme goes a long way to optimising productivity, enhancing equipment reliability and extending service life of components.](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/a-structured-maintenance-programme-goes-a-long-way-to-optimising-productivity-enhancing-equipment-reliability-and-extending-service-life-of-components-2/) - BMG – leading engineering solutions specialists – provides engineering components and support services to all sectors, to ensure high productivity, reduce energy consumption, minimal downtime and long service life of systems. “BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, which means companies can access all essential quality branded products and essential support services
- [A structured maintenance programme goes a long way to optimising productivity, enhancing equipment reliability and extending service life of components](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/a-structured-maintenance-programme-goes-a-long-way-to-optimising-productivity-enhancing-equipment-reliability-and-extending-service-life-of-components/) - BMG – leading engineering solutions specialists – provides engineering components and support services to all sectors, to ensure high productivity, reduce energy consumption, minimal downtime and long service life of systems. “BMG is a complete process solutions provider to all sectors of industry, which means companies can access all essential quality branded products and essential
- [Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH partner on dual-fuel hydrogen engines](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/volvo-penta-cmb-tech-partner-on-dual-fuel-hydrogen-engines/) - Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta has partnered with CMB.TECH to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on-land and at-sea applications. The strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialization, providing increased access to this important technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CMB.TECH owns, operates, and designs
- [Logistics and Transport -Certificate of Professional Competence Course](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/logistics-and-transport-certificate-of-professional-competence-course/) - The Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (ZCILT) in collaboration with the Zambia College of Pensions and Insurance Trust (ZCPIT) and Zambia Clearing and Forwarding Agents Association (ZCFAA) have developed a competence course for the award of a Certificate of Professional Competence in Logistics and Transport. This course is designed as a three (03)-week
- [INLINE ENGINE PLATFORM INTRODUCED BY SCANIA](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/inline-engine-platform-introduced-by-scania/) - The Bauma show has witnessed the launch of an inline engine platform from Scania. Technical highlights include increased power density and longer service life. In addition, Scania is promising the inline engine platform will ‘set a new standard’ for fuel efficiency. Pär Olof Åhlin, product manager, power generation, Scania clarified the importance of the new products. “This
- [VIRTUAL TRANSPORT MANAGER CONFERENCE RETURNS](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/virtual-transport-manager-conference-returns/) - Logistics UK is bringing back its Virtual Transport Manager conference following previous success with the event. The trade body understands that transport manager is a busy role, but an important one within any transport operation. Therefore, it has taken out the time and effort of travelling to an in-person event with the virtual alternative. Specifically,
- [eTRUCK UPDATE AS MAN MODEL GOES PUBLIC](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/etruck-update-as-man-model-goes-public/) - Following its first appearance at the Hanover show, an eTruck update has been issued by MAN. The company has revealed that the first public test drives have taken place as part of the MAN eMobility Experience. In other words, operators have had the chance to drive near-production versions of the truck. The MAN eTruck will enter service
- [MAN ELECTRIC TRUCK IMPRESSES IN READER’S POLL](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/man-electric-truck-impresses-in-readers-poll/) - A reader’s poll in German magazine Auto Bild has seen MAN’s eTGM win a ‘Green Track Award’. Readers were asked to vote in six categories and subsequently voted the truck top of the ‘last mile’ category. The electric truck triumphed for a number of reasons, according to the magazine. For example, it was praised for
- [DAF XG480](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/daf-xg480/) - Trucking took a right-hand drive DAF XG480 out for a day and a night to see if the bigger cab really does make a difference… Good things come to those who wait. After years of mickey-taking from some journals and drivers about how old the DAF XF cab was, it’s finally been replaced. The new models –
- [Iveco X-WAY 480 8×4](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/iveco-x-way-480-8x4/) - As part of a recent range overhaul, the new Iveco X-WAY construction chassis models are now available for UK operators. Trucking takes a traditional eight-legger out for a spin to see if it offers much improvement its predecessor. The demand for competent eight-wheel tippers that are as comfortable operating off-road as much as they are
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- [Volvo FH13-420 4×2](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/volvo-fh13-420-4x2/) - Can you make a case for a Volvo FH13 as a 4×2 tractor for 32-tonne work? We need a bit of convincing that the sums will stack up and it truly is the right truck… With Volvo having finally unveiled its new FM range, we’d normally have been champing at the bit to get our hands on
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- [DAF XF480 FTP 6×2 with HVO fuel](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/daf-xf480-ftp-6x2-with-hvo-fuel/) - DAF’s lightweight FTP chassis puts its emphasis squarely on maximum payload. The 6×2 set-up with lightweight pusher axle has been carefully pared down to help hauliers achieve the most bang for their buck – so it’s not surprising the configuration has found prominence on more than a few big-name fleets. Back in May, Turners of
- [DAF CF440 FAQ tridem](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/daf-cf440-faq-tridem/) - It’s still an unusual spec for the UK, but DAF’s CF440 FAQ tridem has much to offer for the right applications. British tipper operators have never had it so good, with myriad options available to suit pretty much any configuration you could care to name. But where most eight-wheel vehicles offer robust off-road durability, manoeuvrability
- [Renault Range T480](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/renault-range-t480/) - We pity the fool that don’t appreciate the Renault Range T480’s blend of performance and driver appeal. “Fleet spec” doesn’t have to mean dull, suckers! The Range T has been with us for almost five years. In that time, it has strengthened Renault’s reputation in the marketplace. The looks were pretty controversial at the time,
- [Renault Range T High (RHD)](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/renault-range-t-high-rhd/) - We take the brand-new, right-hand drive Renault Range T High out on the road to see how it stacks up for British operators looking for a big-cabbed flagship. Renault launched its Range T heavy trucks in June 2013 to replace the Premium as the ‘do it all’ tractor unit. It was, let’s be honest here,
- [DAF New XF & CF](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/daf-new-xf-cf/) - The latest DAFs have a huge range of upgrades and improvements, including an all-new transmission. Here’s the lowdown – and our first impressions. DAF launched their new range of XF and CF trucks at the CV Show back in April. Described as a “new generation” the new models promised a 7% fuel saving over the
- [Road Test: Scania G500 XT / S650 / P220](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/road-test-scania-g500-xt-s650-p220/) - We put three of Scania’s Next Gen trucks through their paces in the frozen wilds of Norway to see how they perform in ‘proper’ tough wintry conditions. While some parts of Britain are battling against wintry weather in early 2018, spare a thought for Norway’s truckers. With temperatures south of -10 degrees C and many
- [Road Test: Mercedes-Benz Actros1](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/road-test-mercedes-benz-actros1/) - The Mercedes-Benz Mp4 Actros is one of the most significant trucks in the company’s history. It’s hard to believe the earliest examples are now six years old – but now Actros1 is here with an upgraded load-out. Of all the truck makers over the last decade, it’s the Stuttgart-based giants that really nailed it with
- [DAF’s Euro 6 CF400 8×4 construction tipper chassis](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/dafs-euro-6-cf400-8x4-construction-tipper-chassis/) - DAF reveals its latest Euro 6-powered 8×4 chassis aimed at the construction sector By Steev Hayes Photography Steev Hayes It looks like there could be a new dawn just around the corner, which may be hugely beneficial to the road transport industry – the construction of new housing. Despite the construction industry flat-lining all
- [Scanias on Ice – R & S Series](https://logisticsafricanmagazine.co.za/2022/11/11/scanias-on-ice-r-s-series/) - Despite a decidedly altered economic climate at the end of 2016, Scania ended on a high. After a successful launch of its new R and S series in Paris (Trucking, October 2016), top brass said order intake for both have been healthy. “We are selling everything we can produce and orders keep coming in,” said
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