MATERIALS HANDLING
Smarter handling, faster deliveries Capital Equipment News spoke to Kobus Cronje, General Manager at Shamrock Handling Concepts, about the growing role of truck-mounted forklifts in improving efficiency, safety, and productivity across South Africa’s logistics and materials handling sectors. At the centre of the discussion was the Moffett M8 NX2 truck-mounted forklift - a machine designed to improve operator control, delivery flexibility, and handling efficiency in demanding delivery environments. By Juanita Pienaar . Logistics operations under pressure South Africa’s logistics and materials handling sector continues to face mounting operational pressure as businesses work to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and maximise fleet utilisation. Delivery operations are becoming increasingly complex, particularly in urban environments, remote locations, and construction sites where access can be limited and turnaround times are critical. According to Cronje, companies are placing greater emphasis on improving delivery efficiency while maintaining safe handling practices. “The sector is increasingly focused on improving delivery efficiency, reducing downtime
and enhancing safety across transport and handling operations,” says Cronje. “Businesses are under pressure to optimise fleet utilisation, improve turnaround times and operate effectively in constrained delivery environments such as urban areas, construction sites and remote locations.” At the same time, fleet operators are looking for more versatile equipment capable of operating across a broad range of industries and delivery conditions. “There is also growing interest in equipment that offers improved manoeuvrability, operator support features and connectivity for fleet management and maintenance planning,” he explains. “Companies are looking for versatile handling solutions that can support a wide range of industries and operating conditions.” Truck-mounted forklifts have become increasingly valuable in this environment because they allow operators to load
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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JUNE 2026
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