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.
In an industry where precision, reliability, and safety are paramount, regular maintenance of lifting equipment is not just recommended, it’s essential. Whether in logistics, manufacturing, or construction, the performance of forklifts, cranes and other lifting machinery underpins operational success. When neglected, the consequences can be catastrophic, ranging from costly downtime to serious workplace accidents.
Archie Vermeulen is an industry veteran who previously headed national logistics operations for Vodacom as well as Cell C. During our visit to record a video tour of RAM’s new facility (view it here), we spent some extra time chatting to Archie and he shared some insights on people, process & equipment in warehousing. There were some real nuggets in the 9 minutes that we recorded and if you’re involved in warehousing operations, we encourage you to listen to it.
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has opened the “Call for Speakers” for the 2026 SAPICS Conference, taking place in Cape Town in July. Next year’s SAPICS Conference is a milestone event because it coincides with the organisation’s 60th anniversary.
