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08 PROJECT OF THE MONTH ABB provides a hoisting solution to expand Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, extending the mine’s life by over 12 years, through to 2040.
10 NEWS From Chant Engineering’s 55th anniversary to Condra supplying an overhead crane to Tongaat Hulett and Durham Lifting’s new Multisec Multi- Point 34t Heavy Lifting Beam, and more.
24 FEATURE | GANTRY CRANES Reporter Julian Champkin delves into the world of Gantry Cranes, featuring
Sissco, Pelloby, KULI, Koncranes and Spanco, among others.
32 GERMANY | REGION REPORT Germany’s autonomous crane market is set to grow 4.9% by 2035, driven by technological innovations and major investments in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Jenny Eagle reports on the latest developments.
40 PREVIEW | LOGIMAT 2025 LogiMAT held in Stuttgart March 11-13 will showcase the latest in intralogistics technologies for professionals in the logistics and supply chain sectors.
ON THE COVER: Kito Crosby will showcase its eepos branded, advanced aluminum crane systems alongside several products from Kito Crosby at LogiMAT this month. Among highlights is the crane switch, which enhances operational flexibility by allowing seamless transitions between different crane paths. The suspension system caters to demanding industrial applications, ensuring robust support for substantial loads.
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