Linde appoints exclusive South African dealer

Johannesburg, South Africa

Linde Material Handling has appointed Bisedge as its exclusive dealer for South Africa from April 1.

Bisedge, a logistics  provider for Africa and the Middle East, says the strategic partnership marks a significant shift in the regional materials handling landscape offering streamlined access to Linde’s forklifts and automated warehouse solutions.

Christian Wessels, Bisedge’s co-founder and CEO, says: “Becoming the exclusive dealer for Linde Material Handling in South Africa is a pivotal moment for Bisedge”.

“Our mission has always been to drive efficiency and sustainability in African intralogistics. By partnering with Linde Material Handling, we are providing South African industries with the highest standard of equipment backed by a service model that prioritises uptime and operational excellence.”

Linde states South Africa is a cornerstone of its growth strategy in the Middle East and African region.

“Finding the right partner was critical,” explains Stéphane Nicoli, senior director Linde Material Handling for MEA. “This partnership ensures that our customers receive not only world-class engineering but also the localised, high-touch service and innovation required to thrive in today's competitive market.”

PSA Antwerp orders 14 hybrid straddle carriers 

Antwerp, Belgium

Helsinki-headquartered materials handling equipment producer Kalmar, has signed a deal to supply 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers to PSA Antwerp in Belgium.

Under the deal, booked in Q1 2026, Kalmar will deliver the hybrid straddle carriers with a combined diesel engine and battery system which recovers and reuses energy, in Q4 2026.

Jurgen De Wachter, general manager, PSA Antwerp, says the hybrid straddle carriers contribute to its broader efforts to modernise terminal equipment and reduce emissions in daily operations.

Earlier this year PSA Antwerp took delivery of five new mega ship-to-shore cranes from Chinese manufacturer ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries), which were equipped with energy-efficient electric drives and regenerative energy systems. 

Damien Cols, director global customers with Kalmar, says the new straddle carriers for PSA Antwerp, will enhance the eco-efficiency of the terminal’s cargo handling operations.