Capital Equipment News August 2022

TRANSPORT NEWS

Time Link Cargo leading the way with first Volvo Truck FH16 750 in SA Time Link Cargo has taken ownership of the first new Volvo Trucks FH16 750 Euro 5 delivered in South Africa. The company already has 40 Volvo Trucks in its fleet. The new vehicle was presented to

Time Link Cargo in Durban by the visiting president of Volvo Trucks, Roger Alm, and Per-Erik Lindström, senior vice-president of Volvo Trucks International. “South Africa is important for Volvo Trucks for many reasons. We have been here for more than 20 years and have built a strong position in South Africa,” says Alm. “During our visit, we have been talking to our people, our customers, and our dealers. The feedback we are receiving from our customers regarding our per formance and our trucks is very positive, which is great to hear.” Time Link Cargo, established in 2003 and headquartered in Cape Town, employs more than 500 staff, and specialises in the transport of FMCG and related materials across the country. “We have chosen Volvo Trucks for several reasons, ranging from the cost of ownership and cost per kilometre of the operation, as well as driver and fleet safe ty,” says Kamal Mitoo, managing director of Time Link Cargo. “Our relationship with Volvo Trucks is seamless, which allows us to focus on the growth of our business. Open and honest communication with the OEM and its dealers is a top priority for us when choosing a transport partner.” Mitoo attributes Time Link Cargo’s suc cess to its ability to adapt to the require ments of its clients, and not just being a supplier but a true partner in business. “Time Link Cargo is also one of the few equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The first LHM 800 for Port Esbjerg was delivered in 2019. The upcoming delivery in 2023 of the recently ordered second LHM 800 marks the seventh Liebherr mobile harbour crane purchased by Den mark’s largest port. With the second LHM 800, Port Esbjerg will also be able to carry out tandem lifts of up to 616 t. This means that compo nents of the next generation of offshore wind turbines can be handled. Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO at Port Esbjerg, says: “Our competency lies in breakbulk and in having the capacity for tandem lifts above 600 tonnes, which is necessary not only in the on- and offshore wind market but also in supporting production in the hinterland.” According to Roman Chopyk, sales man

transport companies that utilise two driv ers per vehicle, allowing us to deal with urgent long-distant deliveries safely and efficiently,” says Mitoo. “Over the years we have continuously adapted during the numerous shifts in the economy, as well as the recent pandemic, by being open-minded to modern technology and innovative opportunities to reduce costs.” One of the key factors that clinched the deal for Time Link was the passion and dedi cation shown by the Volvo Financial Services (VFS) team. “Without trucks we don’t have a business. However, it is imperative to have a partner who not just finances a truck but rather un derstands your business and then structures the finance around this intel. This is exactly what VFS has done for us,” says Mitoo. ager for Liebherr mobile harbour cranes, “the Port of Esbjerg has been pursuing major expansion plans for decades. Our company supports the port’s development by delivering a high-quality product, reliable service and innovative technol ogy. We are grateful for the opportunity to succeed together and continue our partnership.” Offshore wind power activities are expected to increase significantly over the next decade and, as wind turbines get bigger, powerful equipment is needed to handle these components. The ability to handle heavy components with mobile harbour cranes is essential for efficient and flexible harbour operations. The LHM 800 is the largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane in the Li ebherr LHM portfolio. The machine meets

Paul Uys, managing director of Volvo Finan cial Services South Africa said that “as Volvo Financial Services, we found that operating leases were not sufficient for customers in the market who have seasonality needs. The Flexi Gold Lease is an alternative for customers who have ups and downs in their mileages. This assists customers to manage and plan their cashflow more efficiently.” The Volvo FH16 has a 16 litre engine that puts out up to 750 hp and can pull combination weights up to 325 tonnes with ease. This makes it the most powerful production truck in SA. With en hanced manoeuvrability, the latest safety technology and interactive driver support, the FH16 gives ultimate productivity for the most demanding transport tasks and local operating conditions. b the ever-increasing demand for mobile heavy-duty cranes in the maritime sector. A key driver of this development is clearly the wind industry. In a special heavy-lift version, the LHM 800 is capable of lifting weights of up to 308 t and up to 616 t in tandem mode with the intelligent Liebherr system Sycratronic. Sycratronic is a computerised assis tance system for operating two cranes with one crane operator. This makes the system not only suitable for tandem lifts of turbines over 600 t, but also ideal for handling rotor blades, which in the off shore sector can be over 90 metres long. Sycratronic speeds up turnover time and increases safety as the computer monitors operation to avoid overloads and compen sates for the displacement of components being loaded. b

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