Solving SA’s logistics woes?
In June, the Cabinet of South Africa formally approved the submission of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention (LRP) to Parliament for ratification. Formal ratification is expected later in the year. Vivien Chaplin of law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) says, “South Africa’s economic growth, particularly over the last decade, has been […]
Rigorous Testing on Used Trucks
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 […]
Full Battery Dump Trucks
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. and First Quantum Minerals Ltd have announced that they have entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to advance the development of sustainable mining solutions at First Quantum’s flagship mining operations in Zambia. Hitachi is supplying the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an ABB […]
First 65T Electric Truck Globally
Forging new boundaries in battery technology and digital innovation, Sandvik’s 65 tonne TH665B battery electric truck vehicle (BEV), was one of the highlights at the recent Electra Mining show, before making its way to Australia for intensive site testing. According to Jakob Rutqvist, Vice-President Strategy and Commercial at Sandvik, this innovation takes mining decisively into […]
Wealth of Preparation when Moving a Yacht from A to B
Kashief Schroeder, owner, and co-founder of Container Intermodal Trading CC (CIT) explains how expensive yachts get transported around the globe.These vessels are the ultimate plaything for the world’s super-rich and a visible symbol of wealth. About 8 000 exist in the world today, with prices starting at an eye-watering R10 million upwards, depending on their […]
Zero-emissions for Autonomous Haul Trucks
Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Caterpillar’s development of zero-emissions autonomous haul trucks for use at one of Rio Tinto’s Western Australian mining operations.
Intermodal Side Tipper Bins
Specialised Container Agencies (SCA) – suppliers of niche market container products – has developed SCA Intermodal Side Tipper Bins, that provide efficient bulk handling rail solutions, encouraging greater utilisation of rail wagon container haulage. “SCA’s Intermodal Side Tipper Bins ensure quick, safe and cost-efficient bulk handling in rail and road applications. What’s notable is this […]
Intermodal Tipper Bins
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 coste efficient bulk handling in rail and road applications. What’s notable is this intermodal side […]
Mining partnership for Africa
Mining industry equipment supply company Austin Engineering, suppliers of customised equipment to large global mining clients, mining contractors and original equipment manufacturers, and ETT, manufacturers of open pit mine support equipment and specialised mobile industrial equipment, have signed the beginning of a partnership agreement which sees them jointly marketing, selling and supporting their products through […]
Trains Imperative for African Development
African conditions are perfectly suited to rail transport solutions, due to long distances interspersed with rich mineral deposits and dense population centres. The fact that our rail infrastructure is somewhat lacking is testament to past policy and implementation failures, but rail still offers vast opportunities for our continent. The question is how to unlock these […]
