Author:focus-on-transport

A new winner for SA!

A new winner for SA!

Iveco has brought (one of) its Truck of the Year winners to South Africa – the all-new Eurocargo!

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Turning the wheels of the economy and the transport industry

Turning the wheels of the economy and the transport industry

Joe Mahlo, general manager of commercial at Engen, has spent more than three decades keeping the transport industry fuelled. FOCUS chats to him.

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Moving South Africa forward - together

Moving South Africa forward – together

Cargo Carriers helps develop a world-class South African transport industry

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In the long term, relationships matter most

In the long term, relationships matter most

A career in transport that happened by chance has not kept Ernie Trautmann, vice president of Hino South Africa, from achieving greatness. With a focus on people, customer smiles and approachability, Trautmann hopes to make Hino the number one truck brand in South Africa.

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A chance meeting between an Italian and South Africa

A chance meeting between an Italian and South Africa

Carmelo impelluso, MD of Iveco South Africa, is not a stranger to managing a business during an economic downturn and is now face-to-face with South Africa’s current economic situation. FOCUS learns more about Impelluso and his plans for Iveco South Africa.

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Offering tonnes of choice

Offering tonnes of choice

As BPW in Germany heads to its 120th anniversary, its tagline “We Think Transport” is more pertinent than it has ever been. GAVIN MYERS chats to Andre Cilliers, MD of BPW Axles South Africa, about some of the company’s current initiatives that make it a leading parts supplier in the South African transport industry.

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Making an impact through pragmatism and positivity

Making an impact through pragmatism and positivity

In his previous position as MD at Mercedes-Benz Trucks in the Netherlands, Jasper Hafkamp almost doubled the brand’s market share. GAVIN MYERS finds out how the new executive director of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa will apply this success to South Africa.

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Chaos for hauliers at Zim borders

Chaos for hauliers at Zim borders

Transporting goods to, or through, Zimbabwe has become more expensive, time consuming and dangerous for transporters since the amendment to the Zimbabwean Customs and Excise Regulation Act. NKOSINI NGWENYA reports

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A tale of tolls

A tale of tolls

At the Bakwena N1N4 toll concession, a mere 18 staff members are responsible for 385 km of the N1 north and N4 west highways. GAVIN MYERS joins the team to find out more.

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Like muscles in the body

Like muscles in the body

A vehicle’s transmission works hard and can take a beating from inexperienced drivers, often resulting in it needing to be reconditioned or rebuilt. WILLIAM GEORGE finds out what vehicle operators should bear in mind when having this done by an aftermarket workshop.

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