Author:focus-on-transport

Cool Technology for refrigerated trailers

Cool Technology for refrigerated trailers

Technology drives the refrigerated trailer sector by providing the latest cooling solutions to ensure the safety of goods and the sustainability of refrigeration fleet businesses. WILLIAM GEORGE finds out about some of the latest solutions 

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From horse shoes to trailer big boots

From horse shoes to trailer big boots

Schmitz Cargobull, one of the biggest trailer companies in the world, made big news in this country earlier this year when it acquired 33 percent of South African trailer maker, GRW Holdings. This year it is also celebrating its 125th anniversary. CHARLEEN CLARKE travelled to Altenberge where it all began

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Mahindra Piks Up the pace

Mahindra Piks Up the pace

Mahindra South Africa has launched the updated version of the next-generation Mahindra Pik Up – which the company says is an “all-rounder with new-age, powerful, spacious and hi-tech offerings”.

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Food transport whipped into shape

Food transport whipped into shape

Maintaining the quality of products is essential in the transportation of food, especially with the introduction of the new Notice R364 draft regulation. MARISKA MORRIS reports

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One for the loyalists

One for the loyalists

The all-new Nissan Navara finally landed in South Africa earlier this year. Was it worth the wait? GAVIN MYERS finds out in the 4×4 LE Double Cab

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Moving to the future

Moving to the future

The Professional Movers’ Association (PMA) congress 2017 proved to be a great success and was indicative of a positive trend in the removals industry

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More to these little bits of support

More to these little bits of support

While a vehicle’s suspension bushes cannot be seen, they are important to its stability, comfort and safety. WILLIAM GEORGE explores the latest developments behind these little components that help support a vehicle

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When the board takes a summer escape

When the board takes a summer escape

FLORIAN ENGEL, from Austria’s 1TRUCK magazine, heads to the Austrian Alps with two distant cousins for a very different comparative test – the Scania S730 V8 meets the Bentley Bentayga V8 Diesel

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Rail set to save the day in Brazil

Rail set to save the day in Brazil

Cargo thefts cost Brazil around R2,6 billion in 2016 and have left transporters exasperated. However, the country hopes to turn its infrastructure crisis around by investing heavily in rail. MARISKA MORRIS reports

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Of change, charging and challenges

Of change, charging and challenges

Let’s couple congestion with so-called technological progress (read: hybrid buses) that is now the rage in many developed countries

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