For operations that use heavy industrial equipment, downtime is one of the most significant operational challenges. Unlike smaller assets that can be easily replaced or moved, heavy equipment is often highly specialised and costly to transport. In many cases, moving a machine requires abnormal load permits and extensive logistical planning,...
Cold-store facilities that support citrus farming operations demand far more from material handling equipment than standard warehousing environments. Between temperature-sensitive produce, strict export compliance requirements, seasonal throughput pressures and the need to minimise bruising, fleet performance plays a direct role in profitability and supply chain reliability. As KwaZulu-Natal’s citrus sector...
Airports and cold-chain operations are built around a critical component: uptime. From refrigerated warehouses and distribution centres to food retail and pharmaceutical logistics, every minute of operational disruption can translate into product spoilage, missed delivery deadlines and increased costs. Airports, too, require continuous equipment uptime. This is because airports operate...
Intelligent safety systems and telematics are no longer optional extras for the increasingly complex warehouse industry. They are essential tools that play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and operational visibility. From blue light warning systems and telematics to advanced pedestrian protection technologies, connected fleets are helping businesses reduce...
With revenues expected to grow from roughly R103.6 billion (USD 6.3b) in 2023 to over R328.9 billion (USD 20b) by 2030, South Africa’s cold chain market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of between 18% and 20%. Largely driven by agricultural exports and pharmaceutical demand, the industry...
With KwaZulu-Natal farmers entering peak citrus season, the province is anticipating a projected national export growth of 3% to 5%, reaching 215 million cartons. To ensure this growth is realised, farmers are constantly looking for ways to protect their crops across the full value chain and deliver superior products to...
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...
In 2024, South African ports managed a total cargo throughput of 211.2 million tons, including 4.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). The country’s container yards also recorded a combined throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for the year. This massive movement of cargo requires reliable equipment that can work around-the-clock to...
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...
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