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Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, has delivered Konecranes’s largest standard reach stacker, the massive SMV 4646 TC5, to logistics services provider, C. Steinweg Group, under a 60-month rental agreement. The equipment will be used to lift containers from a rail siding at C.Steinweg Bridge’s Johannesburg facility. The reach stacker, which weighs more than 100 tons and measures 14.15 metres in length, can lift 46 tons on the first and second rows of containers and 36 t

It takes a mighty machine that can lift massive loads to operate where other types of cranes can’t. Crawler cranes are often ideal for lifting large loads at great heights and distances in tough industries like construction, oil and gas, and agriculture. And lifting equipment safety is, of course, paramount. As a steel with high yield strength, Strenx® structural steel is designed to work under high load stresses without causing equipment failure, while providing maximum stre

Sarens Academy (Cape Town, South Africa) emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Its aim is to bridge the gap between education and industry demands, creating a pathway for students to acquire high-quality global accredited training. As a support development response to this demand of specialized workforce, Sarens operates a technical training center in South Africa specializing in onshore wind energy, renewable energy construction, and heavy lifting operations, with a s

In an industry where precision, reliability, and safety are paramount, regular maintenance of lifting equipment is not just recommended, it’s essential. Whether in construction, manufacturing, or logistics, the performance of cranes, hoists, and other lifting machinery underpins operational success. When neglected, the consequences can be catastrophic, ranging from costly downtime to serious workplace accidents. “Maintenance isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s a commitment to

70 years of age – that’s not what any industry player can claim to have achieved. Grown out of the hands of Inge Dahlgren, who invented a bike fitted with radio equipment at the age of 17, today Tele Radio is a global industrial player with a presence in over 25 countries and a coverage ranging from marine to mining and from recycling to recovery. Tele Radio’s landmark catalogue is acclaimed around the globe: from the simplest on/off switches to the most complex belly box con

If you’re curious what the future of construction looks like — and how your company can stay ahead of your competitors — attending CONEXPO 2026 is a must. You only get this chance once every three years, so if you need help convincing your boss to send you to Las Vegas, take these steps to build a solid case for attending the show this March. Step 1: Familiarize yourself with the show. With around 2,000 equipment and service exhibitors and 150 education sessions, CONEXPO is

Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopiles for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier winds further out to sea, but as these foundations grow, they are becoming increasingly challenging to lift and transport. As an e

Cranes for You firmly believes that strict compliance with legislation, industry standards, and best-practice guidelines is the first — and most essential — step toward achieving Goal Zero in all lifting, hoisting, rigging, and specialised transport operations. By deeply understanding and consistently applying these requirements, organisations significantly reduce operational risk and build a solid foundation for safe and efficient heavy-lifting activities. Core Lifting & Hoi

Hyster announces its redesigned three-wheel stand-up forklift, with significant updates focused on improving the operator experience and boosting productivity in critical unloading and dock-to-stock workflows in manufacturing operations. Key design elements and scalable options equip operators to keep up with high productivity demands, including high-performance hydraulics that provide best-in-class lift speed, a fully suspended floor that reduces shock and vibration transmit

As industries search for ways to reduce operating costs, lower emissions and streamline project timelines, truck-mounted cranes stand out as one of the most efficient lifting solutions available today. Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, says unlike traditional crawler or tower cranes, truck-mounted units combine transport and lifting into a single unit, offering unmatched versatility and tangible financial and environmental benefi

Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, reports that 95% of its business over the past 12 months emanated from equipment rentals, highlighting a strong industry trend toward flexible, capital-efficient alternatives to owning heavy lifting machinery. The growth of heavy equipment rental is no coincidence. Behind it is a mix of financial efficiency, operational flexibility, technological access and maintenance support that purchasing simply cannot match. Heavy Lift National P

Seaboard Marine’s decision for three LHM 550 reflects a commitment to scalable infrastructure and energy‑efficient solutions, leveraging Liebherr’s modular crane design and full‑service support to optimise performance in high‑volume environments. Driving efficiency across two critical U.S. gateways for trade within the Americas. The three Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes in high-rise configuration will be deployed across Seaboard Marine’s private terminals at PortMiami

Electrification is reshaping the intralogistics landscape. In 2024, electrically powered industrial trucks captured 70% of the market — a figure that highlights how sustainability goals, evolving regulations and advances in battery technology are driving change. Yet for many demanding operations, diesel remains indispensable. This feature explores how logistics professionals can identify the most efficient, cost-effective and future-ready drive concept for their fleet. THE IN

Steinmüller Africa’s crane-free rigging solution shortened the Kriel Unit 6 outage by 60 days, earning the company’s site team the 2025 Eskom Kriel Managers Award for Innovation. Following a fire incident at Unit 6 in 2024, both the turbine hall roof and overhead crane cables required repair. The roof work demanded a full-height scaffold assembly from floor level to 31 metres, which physically obstructed crane access. The solution eliminated a critical bottleneck during the u

Combilift, a global leader in material handling solutions, has been named joint winner of the R&D Innovation of the Year Award at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards for the groundbreaking Combi-SPI (Self-Propelled Inloader). This recognition underscores Combilift’s ongoing commitment to innovation, highlighting its development of a custom-engineered solution for transporting heavy, oversized, and fragile loads—particularly within the concrete industry. Renowned for its custome

This delivery introduces multi‑purpose lifting capability that unites container, bulk and heavy‑lift handling in one platform, giving the terminal the flexibility to develop new cargo streams while maintaining high efficiency and safety through Liebherr’s control systems and site‑specific structural adaptations. From electric drive to heavy-lift precision, Black Sea logistics hub enters a new chapter in port operations. The two LHM 600 cranes supplied by Liebherr are configur

Manitowoc made a commanding impression at EXCON 2025 with the unveiling of the Potain MCT 105, the newest topless tower crane in its lineup. Drawing widespread attention from contractors, industry experts, and media, the launch underscored Manitowoc’s ongoing commitment to innovation and efficiency in lifting technology. Manufactured at Manitowoc’s facility in Pune, India, the MCT 105 H5 builds on the proven design and erection principles of the MCT 85. It delivers greater re

The speed and convenience of Enerpac jack-up technology for bridge projects was demonstrated recently by German heavy lift company, Autokrane Schares GmbH, during the installation of two 1,000 tonnes railway bridges. Autokrane Schares was responsible for removing and replacing the old steel railway bridge over Kaiserstrasse in Herten. The bridge carries the double-track line between Gelsenkirchen Buer-Nord station and the Blumenthal junction, an important east-west connection

Lifting and rigging supplier Burncrete has introduced what it describes as an industry-first dual-speed manual chain hoist, a development aimed at improving productivity and reducing operator fatigue in high-capacity lifting applications. Lifting Africa spoke to managing director Zubair Fajandar to find out more. Burncrete has been distributing the ILULA range of chain and lever blocks in Southern Africa for more than two decades, supplying the brand into a wide range of indu

Welcome back to all of our valued members and industry stakeholders. We trust everyone had a good and relaxing December break and work has started with a bang. We hope that 2026 brings prosperity, wealth and health. The LEEASA team is back at it and in full swing. We have had many projects behind the scenes start to come to life. This includes the formation of a working group to facilitate and take forward the LMI qualification. This project is headed by our LEEASA Directors