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May/Jun 2026
From The Chairman’s Table
Innovation, Leadership and the Future of LEEASA As we move through another exciting year for LEEASA, it is evident that our association continues to evolve in line with the needs of an ever-changing lifting industry. Our commitment remains steadfast—to advance professionalism, promote competency, embrace innovation and provide practical value to every member and stakeholder within our industry. The months ahead represent an important milestone for LEEASA as we prepare to welc
Cross-Border Crane Operations: Navigating Regulatory And Cultural Complexities In Southern Africa
Managing heavy-lift crane operations across Southern African borders requires careful planning, regulatory knowledge, and cultural awareness. Project managers and site supervisors overseeing large-scale construction, mining, or industrial projects must understand these complexities to keep projects safe, efficient, and on schedule. Considerations Across Borders Operating cranes across countries like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique requires strict compliance wi
Keeping Skills Current Remains Critical In Lifting Industry
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) remains an essential part of maintaining competency and safety standards within South Africa’s lifting machinery industry, but industry stakeholders say greater emphasis is needed on fostering a culture of ongoing learning. According to Lynnette Harris of the LMI Academy, while most lifting machinery inspectors (LMIs) and lifting machinery entities (LMEs) understand the requirement to accumulate CPD points as part of their registratio
Sarens Adds The New XCMG XCL18000M Crane To Its South African Fleet, One Of The Largest Crawler Crane In The Region With A Maximum Lifting Capacity Of 1,300 Tons
Sarens Adds The New XCMG XCL18000M Crane To Its South African Fleet, One Of The Largest Crawler Crane In The Region With A Maximum Lifting Capacity Of 1,300 Tons This model reduces setup and dismantling time to two or three days—roughly half the time required by standard cranes in its class. In addition, it delivers fuel savings of 10 to 15% thanks to its Global Power Control Technology.The new XCL18000M will initially operate in South Africa at an onshore wind farm near Cape
YOKE Advances Digital Product Passports Ahead Of New Sustainability Requirements
YOKE Industrial Corp. is taking proactive steps to help the lifting industry prepare for the European Union’s upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) by introducing Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology well ahead of the expected January 2027 implementation. The company has begun integrating advanced digital identification technology across its lifting and rigging product range through BlueSupra digital tags and SupraNano Near Field Communication (NF
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