Recently, 20 SANY high-voltage lithium-electric forklifts were delivered and put into operation by a leading local logistics company. This marks the large-scale adoption of new energy material handling equipment in the Southern African warehousing and logistics sector, offering local enterprises a cost-effective, highly reliable, and eco-friendly handling solution.
Fuel prices in Zimbabwe have long remained high, driving up the operating costs of traditional internal combustion forklifts. Furthermore, issues such as exhaust emissions in enclosed warehouses, complex maintenance requirements, and high noise levels have historically hindered the growth of local logistics firms. With warehousing and transshipment operations often involving over 12 hours of heavy-duty work daily, the market urgently requires new energy handling equipment capable of withstanding high temperatures and dusty environments while offering long battery life and low maintenance needs.
The SANY lithium-electric forklifts delivered in this batch are specifically engineered for African heavy-duty operational scenarios, addressing key industry pain points with several distinct advantages:
1. Low-cost operation and maintenance to reduce long-term expenses: The equipment features an automotive-grade high-voltage lithium battery platform; a one-hour fast charge supports eight hours of continuous operation, and overall energy consumption is lower than that of comparable internal combustion forklifts. Core components (battery, motor, and electronic control systems) boast IP67 dust and water resistance, resulting in a lower failure rate and reduced lifecycle maintenance costs, helping enterprises keep operating expenses stable.
2. Weather-resistant stability for complex outdoor conditions: Equipped with a liquid cooling system, the forklifts reliably handle local high-temperature, high-exposure, and dusty warehouse environments. They deliver excellent gradeability under full load, making them suitable for high-intensity tasks like container loading/unloading and heavy pallet transport. Their zero-emission, low-noise operation also improves the indoor warehouse working environment.
3. Intelligent management to enhance fleet safety: Standard features include an intelligent LCD dashboard that connects to SANY’s forklift cloud management system, allowing for remote monitoring of battery levels, operating hours, and fault alerts to facilitate centralized fleet management. Safety features such as hill-start assist, a reversing camera, and multiple protective systems minimize safety risks during heavy-load transport. At the delivery site, comprehensive technical support was implemented alongside the handover; overseas after-sales engineers completed vehicle commissioning, hands-on operator instruction, and basic maintenance training. Leveraging the "SANY Forklift Global Service Tour" initiative (scheduled through 2026), the company will collaborate with local dealers to establish local spare parts warehouses and a 24/7 after-sales support system, ensuring the equipment’s stable and reliable operation.
To date, SANY’s electric forklift products have reached multiple Southern African nations—including South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe—offering customized, comprehensive new-energy material handling solutions for local logistics, mining, and manufacturing sectors. This bulk delivery marks a significant milestone in the deep cultivation of the African market by Chinese construction machinery, continuing the trend of providing efficient, low-carbon equipment options to overseas customers.
Hefei King Kangaroo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has been deeply engaged in the construction machinery export industry for over a decade. Headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, the company’s business spans international trade in heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment, as well as related support services.
As a leading construction equipment exporter in Central China, the company boasts a rich portfolio of brand partnerships. It maintains long-term, stable relationships with major manufacturers such as SANY, Sinotruk, XCMG, LiuGong, Heli, Hangcha, Zoomlion, CIMC, Dongfeng, Foton, Hualing, Shantui, SDLG, and SEM. The company supplies brand-new, original equipment and spare parts, serving over 100 countries worldwide with a steadily growing annual export volume.
The team possesses extensive practical experience in overseas trade and a deep understanding of operational requirements for construction machinery in international markets. Staffed by multilingual sales professionals, the team ensures seamless communication with clients across different global regions. Leveraging a mature supply chain, the company matches specific equipment models to customer needs and provides multi-modal logistics solutions—including sea, rail, air, and road transport—to guarantee timely delivery. Furthermore, standardized after-sales support ensures the successful implementation of overseas projects through one-stop services such as full-machine warranties, spare parts supply, installation and maintenance, and technical training and consultation.
By utilizing stable brand channels and a global service network, Hefei King Kangaroo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. continues to provide comprehensive procurement and export solutions for clients in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, helping Chinese-made construction equipment reach the global market.
