https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/materials-handling Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:31:39 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/banks-dfis-urged-to-back-rbidz-project-development-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Materials Handling Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200 721512 1779170552 1779112800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272540_resized_izpstienekejensma05251022.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96618_2026-05-18_industrial_zones_programme_chief_operations_officer_stieneke_jensma-hd_web_hi_res.mp4135414385 Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rbidz-outlines-project-pipeline-at-funding-pitch-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Materials Handling Mon, 18 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200 721511 1779170486 1779112620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272537_resized_mapu.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96617_2026-05-18_rbidz_business_development_executive_manager_simthembile_mapu-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4329015467 RBIDZ business development executive manager Simthembile Mapu https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sez-support-key-to-south-africas-reindustrialisation-drive-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Materials Handling Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 721510 1779170227 1779112440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272534_resized_mxolisi.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96616_2026-05-18_industrial_zones_programme_senior_technical_advisor_mxolisi_matshamba.mp4167333598 Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-hoist-solutions-improve-heavy-lifting-operations-2026-03-20 Trent Roebeck CRANES & HOISTS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716496 1773728813 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257204_resized_geda300zmarch20261022.png GEDA 300 Z The GEDA 300 Z lifts materials weighing up to 300 kg to about 100 m 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/controlling-carryback-at-conveyor-transfer-points-2026-02-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Materials Handling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713536 1769674898 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248589_resized_frontloadermartinengineering01261022.jpeg REDUCING CARRYBACK Improved belt cleaning and tracking reduce carryback, limiting spillage and dust, while improving safety and lowering operating costs 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/next-generation-monopiles-moved-using-time--and-cost-effective-new-tech-2026-02-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Materials Handling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713652 1769675147 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248942_resized_turbinemammoet01261022.jpeg HEAVY INNOVATION Purpose-built lifting solutions simplify the safe handling of oversized monopiles for offshore wind farms 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-helps-drive-smarter-materials-handling-2026-02-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Materials Handling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713533 1770706265 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248576_resized_stephenpelzereverestmaterialshandling01261022.jpeg STEPHEN PELZER We see AI-backed service management and digital platforms as essential to delivering faster, more reliable support as the industry evolves 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cautious-adoption-shapes-materials-handling-innovation-amid-economic-strain-2026-02-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Materials Handling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713534 1770901501 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248580_resized_victornemukulashumaniindustrialequipment01261022.jpeg VICTOR NEMUKULA There has not been a large adoption of automation in the South African market so far as companies prefer that they're familiar with 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-boosts-air-capacity-automation-to-counter-constraints-2026-02-06 Lumkile Nkomfe Materials Handling Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713629 1770994042 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001248860_resized_aircargofedex01261022.jpeg AIR CAPACITY EXPANSION FedEx is countering South Africa's logistics constraints by expanding air capacity, automating customs and clearance processes, and investing in digital and electric vehicle infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/despite-poor-q4-air-rail-and-sea-freight-on-the-mend-as-road-freight-loses-ground-ctrack-index-2026-02-03 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0200 714443 1770123804 1770123660 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001251263_resized_ctracktfiq41022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/floating-liquefied-natural-gas-becoming-a-credible-solution-2026-01-23 Halima Frost Materials Handling Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200 712754 1768891320 1769119200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001246272_resized_energyoutlookaecgolarlngflnghilliepiseyo01261022.jpeg FLNG SOLUTION The Hilli Episeyo floating liquefied natural gas project in Cameroon stands as “Africa’s first operational FLNG facility and a global reference point”. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grindrod-reports-lower-bulk-mining-commodity-prices-terminals-perform-well-to-end-nov-2025-12-10 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:09:00 +0200 711861 1765360973 1765357740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fuel-association-underscores-importance-of-durbans-island-view-precinct-2025-12-01 Tasneem Bulbulia FUEL Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0200 711202 1764602109 1764591240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-international-logistics-unveils-custom-built-automotive-container-yard-in-rosslyn-2025-11-28 Marleny Arnoldi AUTOMOTIVE & LOGISTICS Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:09:00 +0200 711144 1764336834 1764335340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001242143_resized_bidvestinternationallogisticsmaerskbmwgroupsouthafricacontaineryardstorageandhandlingautomotive2025111022.jpeg Rosslyn Container Yard 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-drives-engine-performance-with-upgraded-engine-oil-2025-11-21 Creamer Media Reporter Materials Handling Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 710305 1763544493 1763676000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/barloworld-showcases-r68m-investments-in-its-rebuild-centre-2025-11-12 Schalk Burger EQUIPMENT REMANUFACTURE Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0200 709763 1763034785 1762942860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001238054_resized_brccompletedcomponents1125schalkburger1022.jpg Completed rebuilt components ready for dispatch 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/newco-urges-remaining-barloworld-shareholders-to-tender-ahead-of-delisting-2025-10-10 Darren Parker INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:33:00 +0200 707511 1760346958 1760099580 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 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Parker TRANSPORTATION Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:04:00 +0200 699221 1749825995 1749823440 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001206605_resized_increasingdelaysinvestec082410222.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cadet-programme-continues-to-empower-mpumalanga-youth-2025-06-13 Halima Frost Materials Handling Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200 698065 1748525808 1749765600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001203194_resized_youthinmindustryminingkangracadetprogrammeundergrounttraining06251022.jpeg POINTING THE WAY The Kangra Programme offers cadets training in roof bolting, and maintenance of underground production machinery such as shuttle cars, roof bolters and tractors 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transnet-engineering-sets-r1bn-turnover-goal-for-burgeoning-maritime-division-2025-06-11 Irma Venter MANUFACTURING & LOGISTICS Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:03:00 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001200384_resized_motorsdrivesringspannharbourcrane05251022.jpeg BRAKING THE MOULD The new DX series’ electrohydraulic disc brakes manufactured by RINGSPANN are setting new standards in harbour crane braking technologies 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/report-reveals-trends-shaping-southern-africas-trade-potential-2025-04-24 Tasneem Bulbulia TRADE AND LOGISTICS Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:25:00 +0200 695761 1745498044 1745497500 99999999999 Mariaan Webb 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001196924_resized_drccoppercathodebloomberg1022.jpg Nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt, and substantial volumes of copper, comes from the DRC, and to support this market, investments in railways and ports are accelerating 511 288 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-container-terminal-receives-first-batch-of-new-rubber-tyred-gantry-cranes-2025-04-17 Darren Parker PORTS Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:34:00 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/durban-container-terminal-receives-first-shipment-of-new-rubber-tyred-gantry-crane-components-2024-11-26 Darren Parker PORTS Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:22:00 +0200 686631 1732629955 1732627320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001170599_resized_enonlinedurbancontainerterminalunitedheavyliftfreshrtgcranecomponents1120241022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/forklift-supplier-helps-client-cut-emissions-2024-11-01 Halima Frost Materials Handling Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0200 683885 1730185887 1730412000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001162790_resized_warehousingstoragegoscorlifttrucksaccessworld1124copy1022.jpeg LIFTING THE BAR The new Lithium-ion powered forklifts supplied to Access World by Goscor will decrease the company's footprint drastically over the rental period 511 287 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