Sarens strengthens its crane fleet in Tanzania with the addition of a new 260-ton XCMG XCA260H all-terrain crane

In addition to the XLC18000M crawler crane with a 1,300-ton capacity, Sarens has incorporated into its global offering XCA160H all-terrain cranes for rapid transfers and precision work on the ground, and XCR90 crane units for operating in difficult environments and surfa...

This project will be crucial for Namibia’s economy as it takes over from the Otjikoto mine, one of the country’s mainstays to date, which will soon begin to gradually reduce its output.

In its longest combination (up to 198+ 8m), the new crane handles a maximum payload of 192 tons at extreme heights.

The need to modernize cargo-handling equipment at ports and terminals, the significant push to replace machinery with new, more sustainable units, and the expansion of agricultural exports in the country are key factors driving the sector’s growth.

A key project is the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project, widely regarded as the next mega energy project in the Southern African region, a large-scale hydropower plant to be developed on the Zambezi River.

The new heat recovery steam generators installed by Sarens are industrial equipment that harnesses waste heat from energy processes to produce steam and improve the plant's energy efficiency.

Covering an area of more than 4 hectares, these new facilities will enable the company to strengthen its presence in strategic projects in oil and gas, mining and offshore activities, both in Namibia and in Angola, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic o...

The public infrastructure investment plan announced by the Government through 2027 is set to have a major financial impact on the country, with an estimated GDP boost of up to 1.5% for every percentage point invested in the sector.

As a support development response to this demand of specialized workforce, Sarens operates a technical training center in South Africa specializing in onshore wind energy, renewable energy construction, and heavy lifting operations, with a strong focus on safety and tech...