Logistics major adds crane division

Yesterday saw the launch by Barloworld Transport of a new division - Barloworld Cranes. Rebone Motsatsi has been appointed as managing director of the division, while Ian Gerrard will take the helm as operations director.



Commenting on the development, Barloworld Logistics’ chief executive, Steve Ford, said: “Barloworld Cranes represents another step in our journey of investing in niche products and services enabling us to offer our clients more holistic supply chain solutions. It is a natural fit to our business, specifically for clients needing to move abnormal cargo or engaging in specialised projects.”



The initial Barloworld Cranes fleet will include seven German-engineered, all-terrain Liebherr cranes and six Tadano truck mount cranes. The truck mount cranes range from 34 to 60 tons, while the all-terrain cranes range from 40 to 200 tons. The team will be based at Barlowpark in Sandton, with the crane depot located in Isando, Kempton Park. By drawing on strategic partnerships with well-known industry leaders, Barloworld Cranes will be able to take on projects with loads of up to 750 tons, he said.