Irish-based manufacturer Combilift, a global leader in multi-directional and customised handling solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025 for its Combi-CB70E, high-capacity, electric-powered multidirectional forklift, developed to meet the needs of heavy-duty, long-load handling in more sustainable ways.
Transport corridors are among the most powerful engines for economic transformation. In Europe, every euro invested in the continent’s Trans-European Transport Network has been estimated to return four euros in GDP. The same, or even greater potential exists in Africa – if investments are focused and coordinated.
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.
The leaders of Africa’s cold storage and refrigerated transportation industry will explore how smart technologies can transform food and pharmaceuticals logistics, at the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Africa Cold Chain Conference 2025 at The Premier Splendid Inn in Durban on 20-21 August.
