Author:focus-on-transport

Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile

Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile

With the renewal of its transport contract with Italtile, Imperial Logistics has revamped its offering to match its long-standing clientโ€™s new corporate identity

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Fleet fit LCVs

Fleet fit LCVs

WILLIAM GEORGE speaks to some South African companies that make use of some of the best-selling light commercial vehicles (LCV) in their fleets

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The X factor!

The X factor!

โ€œPah. Itโ€™s a Datsun with a radio,โ€ a mate of charleen clarke commented, when she told him she was attending the world premiere of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. He was, of course, alluding to the underpinnings that the bakkie shares with the Nissan Navara (and Renault Alaskan, for that matter). He could not have been more wrong

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Rising Star

Rising Star

JMC South Africa recently launched what GAVIN MYERS reckons could now be the best range of mini trucks and vans available in South Africa

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Outwit the wind

Outwit the wind

Aerodynamic devices are designed to allow air to move swiftly around moving objects. WILLIAM GEORGE learns more about the effectiveness of aerodynamic devices on trucks

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Opportunity knocking

Opportunity knocking

โ€œFUSO is on a very clear and ambitious growth path,โ€ says Ziyad Gaba, the new head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa. We find out how heโ€™s planning to achieve double-digit growth

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The keyword is connectivity

The keyword is connectivity

Transport and logistics companies around the world are turning to technology to remain competitive and meet demand. MARISKA MORRIS looks at the new developments in the Middle East

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Think globally, serve your customers locally

Think globally, serve your customers locally

Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks is spreading its wings. It launched the new XF and CF series in the second quarter; it is expanding its markets globally; and is increasing its production steadily. Since last year, DAF Trucks has had an American, Preston Feight, at the helm. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI visited him in Eindhoven and discussed several key topics

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A tale of three cities

A tale of three cities

Iโ€™ve recently been travelling on public transport in two big cities (London and New York) and a medium-sized one (Charlotte, North Carolina). Iโ€™ve picked up a lot that we can learn  

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Crazy for VW commercials, a tonne for Ford and Fuso ECanter nears global launch

Crazy for VW commercials, a tonne for Ford and Fuso ECanter nears global launch

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has reported the worldwide delivery of 286 800 vehicles thus far this year, representing an increase of 5,3 percent compared with the same period last year.

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