Author: Stephen White

Remaining profitable in an evolving fleet sector will be the main subject of next week’s Truck and Fleet Conference – Transforming Logistics, Mobility, and Transportation in a Rapidly Changing Landscape. The fifth event in the Truck and Fleet Conference series takes place at the Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai on 5th March, 2024 – registering as a delegate is FREE for all industry professionals. With a line-up featuring over 20 speakers and panelists, as well as an array of truck and bus demonstrations, the flagship event will once again bring together fleet operators, distributors and manufacturers to discuss meeting the challenges…

The recent supply by Hoist & Winch of a bespoke electric-powered winch to a UK building products company is allowing the safe and smooth lifting and lowering of a large telescopic export chute that loads heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs) with a media byproduct from the customer’s production process. Importantly, raising and descending takes place in a level and precise position thanks to adjustable turn-buckle jacking screws. Conceived by Hoist & Winch, one of the UK’s leading lifting equipment companies, a 400 V three-phase Haacon wire rope winch providing a swl (safe working load) of 1,500 kg sits at the heart of…

Bobcat will once again use LogiMAT to showcase its latest material handling products, including the re-branded Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) line-up machines for the first time. The global rebranding and integration of Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) under the Bobcat brand with its range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment started in 2023. From 1st January 2024, all of the company’s material handling equipment has been produced in the signature Bobcat colours – white and orange, and this year’s edition of the leading international trade fair will see the first showcasing of the extensive lineup of material handling products all under the…

Ritchie Bros. has partnered with a leading banking group in the MENAT region, Emirates NBD, to provide a financing option that allows customers the opportunity to purchase items without having to pay in one lump sum. “As a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, Ritchie Bros. is constantly looking at ways to make acquiring heavy machinery easy for buyers,” said the company in a statement. According to the UAE Construction Equipment Market Report 2023, the country has seen a surge in investments in public infrastructure to boost sales of road construction equipment.…

UD Trucks MEENA has doubled its sales since 2020 in the region as it begins to roll out Euro 5-specced trucks in Saudi Arabia, Mourad Hedna, Managing Director of UD Trucks MEENA has revealed.  Speaking during an event held at Zahid Tractor’s vast and modern complex in Jeddah, Hedna told the media that the Japanese truck-maker continues to post impressive numbers in the region and nab market share from its competitors. UD Trucks retail performance has increased by 35% vs 2022 in 2023 with its order book full going into the Q3 of 2024. UD Trucks was voted the Outstanding…

Terex Rough Terrain Cranes has agreed to appoint Zahid Tractor & Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd (Zahid Tractor) as its authorised distributor for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Effective immediately, Zahid Tractor will offer the complete portfolio of Terex Rough Terrain Cranes and provide local parts, service, and technical support, the two companies confirmed. Zahid Tractor is was established in 1967 and has evolved into three core business units – Construction Machinery, Commercial Vehicles and Rental. One of the biggest distributors in the Kingdo, the company serves several industries, including construction and infrastructure, industrial, logistics and warehousing, agriculture, transportation, petroleum, mining,…

JLG Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE:OSK] and a leading manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, has unveiled the ClearSky Smart Fleet platform in Europe. This groundbreaking platform is set to redefine fleet management and machine interactivity, marking a significant leap from traditional one-way telematics to a comprehensive two-way Internet of Things (IoT) solution, says JLG. The ClearSky Smart Fleet, designed as a dynamic and scalable IoT platform, offers unprecedented functionalities, deeper insights, and novel approaches to achieve more efficient operations. As a standard feature on most of JLG’s new equipment, it facilitates direct communication between…

German Gulf Enterprises Ltd (GGE) has announced a newly formed dealership agreement with Gehl Compact Equipment. This agreement positions GGE as the official distributor for Gehl’s esteemed compact construction equipment within the United Arab Emirates. Gehl is globally recognised for its high-quality, durable, and efficient construction machinery, and will now be able to take advantage of GGE’s renowned service excellence and support in the market. As the appointed distributor for Gehl in the Emirates, GGE said it was excited to bring a broader range of construction solutions to its clientele. This partnership is not just about expanding GGE’s product portfolio;…

Integrated Logistics Company (ILC) of Kuwait purchased 20 GMK4100L-2 Grove cranes in 2023 making it the largest owner of this model in the Middle East as part of a 31 crane deal that saw it add ten GMK6300L-1 cranes as well as its first GMK5250XL-1. With the new cranes now deployed at the company’s branches in Kuwait and Qatar, brand-owner Manitowoc said that ILC was the single largest purchaser of Grove cranes in the Middle East for 2023. The fleet expansion was ILC’s largest ever from Manitowoc in a single year, said the US-based manufacturer. “After all these years working together,…

WakeCap has launched VerifyTime, a cloud-based workforce management solution that automates, verifies, and streamlines manual timekeeping processes on construction sites.  The launch represents a milestone in construction timekeeping, where hours, equipment, and other costs must be measured, a role that falls to the site team and can be prone to errors. VerifyTime replaces conventional timekeeping, bringing a new level of transparency.   VerifyTime is built on WakeCap’s sensor technology hardware and data analytics software and is used on computers, tablets and smartphones. It collects data via a knob attached to standard worker safety helmets. An easy-to-install network connects the site to…