Author:focus-on-transport
Itโs one of the most fascinating logistics centres on this planet. We are referring to the Germersheim Global Logistics Centre (GLC), the worldโs largest storage facility (within the automotive sector). A whopping 325 truckloads leave the GLC each and every day…
The decision by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to take over Powerstar bodes well for the future prospects for the brand in Southern Africa.
They can be seen in the veld or cities: highly skilled linesmen working from heavy trucks equipped with bucket cranes and robotic arms to construct and maintain South Africaโs electric power grid.
Some bus operators blithely sacrifice regular maintenance and safety precautions as they cut fares. However, for Eldo Coaches, the safety of the drivers and their passengers remains a non-negotiable top priority.
Ever on the lookout for global events that may influence the future direction of the local trucking scene, FRANK BEETON reports on important developments within the Volkswagen family, a stalled European market, and a little-known Finnish truck manufacturer.
DAF is cleaning up in the truck tractor market in Europe, and the DAF FTT XF105.460 is one of the reasons why. However, is it suited to local operating conditions? VIC OLIVER reports.
Low emission, high performance truck refrigeration units have become the rage in Europe where Thermo King launched its new flagship product range recently. These are now also available in South Africa.
Does MAN have another winner on its hands? UDO RYPSTRA attends the South African launch of the MAN TGS WW truck series and comes away impressed …
The all new Volkswagen Amarok has enjoyed its official launch. But is it tough enough to take on the wild, blue South African yonder? That was the question we posed to multiple South African off-road champion, BUKS CAROLIN …
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