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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees.

Trucking down under

Trucking down under

Focus on Transport September 1, 2009

For a look at what the South African truck market can expect in the near future, FRANK BEETON discusses what went down at the Brisbane Truck show.

A pride of lions

A pride of lions

Focus on Transport September 1, 2009

With emphasis on “going green” growing across the globe, the bus industry has a few tricks up its sleeve. MAN Nutzfahrzeuge (the commercial vehicle division of MAN SE – see this month’s Global FOCUS) used the International Association of Public Transport congress in Vienna early in June to show off the latest additions to its city bus line-up.

Tough Act

Focus on Transport September 1, 2009

Even more rugged, the new Kerax boasts powerful engines and masses of ground clearance. CHARLEEN CLARKE meets a vehicle specifically designed to operate under the most challenging of conditions.

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🔥 Illegal foreign workers. 🔥 Growing public anger

🔥 Illegal foreign workers.

🔥 Growing public anger.

🔥 Government promises action.

But the Road Freight Association says the real problem is simple:

South Africa already has the laws.

Nobody is enforcing them.

Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/IftEV

#RFANews #Transport #Logistics #SouthAfrica #Immigration #IllegalWorkers #RoadFreight #Trucking

Under NAMPO Harvest Day 2026's theme, "Resilience

Under NAMPO Harvest Day 2026's theme, "Resilience Through Innovation," @powerstarsa showcased a robust line-up of Powerstar trucks designed to meet the realities of African operations. From budget-friendly Euro 2 models built to handle low-grade fuel and harsh conditions, to modern Euro 5 alternatives, the display highlighted practical transport solutions for the agriculture and construction sectors.

With NAMPO attracting more than 81,000 visitors, Ever Star Industries (ESI) used the platform to reinforce why Powerstar remains a trusted choice across the continent. As the sole distributor of Powerstar trucks in the SADC region, the company continues to gain traction, holding an estimated 30% share of South Africa's construction market thanks to its focus on affordability, durability and ease of maintenance.

Read more about ESI's impressive NAMPO presence in FOCUS Issue 6 here: https://shorturl.at/odgU8

#NAMPO2026 #ResilienceThroughInnovation #Powerstar #EverStarIndustries #CommercialVehicles #Agriculture #Construction #TransportIndustry #Telematics #BuiltForAfrica #Trucking #Logistics #SADC #FOCUSonTransportandLogistics

@isuzusa trucks have long stood for longevity, dur

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 – 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗖

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 – 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘!

Unveiled locally at NAMPO Harvest Day, Scania’s new Super powertrain is on our cover. With fuel accounting for a major share of heavy-duty operating costs, the Super’s promise of lower consumption, increased uptime and improved lifecycle efficiency could not be more relevant for South African transport operators.

But that is only the beginning…

🚛 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗦 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
SAPICS has officially endorsed the event, which will once again put leading extra-heavy commercial vehicles through demanding real-world conditions on the N3. Expect independent data on fuel consumption, speed and productivity.

🇿🇦 𝗥𝗙𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦
Our RFA Convention report examines political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints, labour pressures, AARTO, new technology and the transition to greener transport. The message is clear – collaboration, preparation and evidence-based decisions will be critical.

⚓ 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡’𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗘?
Durban’s economic future is inseparable from the fortunes of its port. What investment and planning are needed to turn it around?

🌾 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗢
Mud, traffic jams and thousands of visitors descending on Bothaville could not dampen the energy surrounding NAMPO’s biggest launches and announcements.

🛞 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔-𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦
The tyre has not changed much in a century – but the intelligence surrounding it certainly has.

This issue is packed with the stories, insights and developments shaping the future of transport and logistics in South Africa.

🔥 Read the new issue now: https://shorturl.at/SOM9B

#FOCUSMagazine #TransportAndLogistics #ScaniaSuper #TruckTest2026 #RoadFreight #SouthAfricanTrucking #NAMPO #DurbanPort #FleetManagement #TransportIndustry

@scania_southernafrica
@scaniagroup

📢 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵

📢 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

Rohlig-Grindrod is offering a 12-month Learnership Programme for motivated young South Africans who want to gain valuable workplace experience while developing practical skills in a professional business environment.

🗺️ The opportunity is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, within the company’s Legal Division at Grindrod House.

💡 The programme is designed to provide learners with hands-on training and exposure to the logistics and supply chain industry while building a strong foundation for future career growth. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training and mentorship throughout the learnership period.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, develop workplace competencies and begin their professional careers.

👉 Apply here before 26 June deadline: https://buff.ly/lJ6uDVi

#Learnership #RohligGrindrod #Logistics

🔋 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗩 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 Tata

🔋 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗩 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Tata Motors recently launched new commercial vehicles on the South African market including four electric vehicles.

🛻 The Ace Pro EV is a 1.6-tonne truck designed for last-mile deliveries, with an expected range of around 120km in real-world conditions. It can carry 750kg and has a top speed of 50km/h. Its smart connectivity enables real-time tracking and optimisation to improve delivery routes.

🚚 The Intra EV Pickup is a larger electric truck weighing in at 3.3 tonnes and with a top speed of 80km/h. Suited to inter- and intra-city operations, it can carry loads of up to 1,750kg and has a range of ~140km.

🏗️ The Prima E.28K is a 28-tonne 6x4 tipper truck with a range of 220km and engineered for zero-emission mining operations and demanding construction environments.

🗣️ Tata Motors’ executive director Girish Wagh says the group aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and will work towards creating a diverse portfolio of new energy commercial vehicles.

#EVs #NECVs #GreenTransport #Decarbonisation #TataMotors

🛩️ 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟳.𝟱-𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼

🛩️ 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟳.𝟱-𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁

Earlier this year, an unmanned cargo aircraft took off in China's Hunan province powered by the AEP100 – a megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine developed by the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC). It flew 36km at 220km/h and landed 16 minutes later, marking what's been called the world's first flight test of a hydrogen turboprop at this power scale.

💡 The aircraft is believed to be a W5000 uncrewed drone, developed by Chinese cargo drone manufacturer Air White Whale.

❄️ Unlike hydrogen fuel cells used in some electric aircraft concepts, the AEP100 burns hydrogen directly in a turbine cycle – closer to how conventional jet engines work. It's a natural fit for cargo, island routes and regional services, though challenges remain: liquid hydrogen must be stored near -253°C, and questions around durability, maintenance and operating costs are still unanswered.

🗺️ China has a clear roadmap – key tech validation by 2028, regional aircraft by 2035 and mainline commercial use by 2050. Officials are pointing first to unmanned freight and island logistics as early applications.

#GreenAviation #HydrogenPlanes #TurbopropEngines #Decarbonisation

🌱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗦𝗔 𝗰

🌱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗧𝗦𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is hosting its fifth annual CILTSA ESG Conference on 23 June at the IMM Graduate School Campus, Parktown, in Johannesburg.

🚚 Themed The ESG Greenprint: Capital | Capability | Commitment, the event is a full day of unpacking green capital, skills and sustainable strategy for transport, logistics and supply chain businesses.

🗣️ Speakers are from Absa, DBSA, Isuzu, the University of Cambridge, TETA and more.

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/pZBxixh

#CILTSA #ESG #Conference #Logistics

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@electramining 2026 is expanding with the introduction of the new Orange Zone – a dedicated outdoor exhibition area created in direct response to exhibitor demand. Located in the Arena at the Expo Centre, the Orange Zone will provide additional space for companies to showcase equipment, machinery and innovations, while accommodating a greater number of OEMs than ever before.

The addition of the Orange Zone strengthens Electra Mining Africa’s already impressive outdoor exhibition offering, complementing the existing Red, Blue, Green and Yellow Zones. For visitors, this means even more opportunities to view, compare and evaluate products and solutions from leading suppliers in one convenient location.

Taking place from 7–11 September 2026 at Nasrec, Johannesburg, Electra Mining Africa continues to grow, with exhibition space already surpassing that of the record-breaking 2024 event, which attracted nearly 40,000 visitors and 950 exhibitors.

The FOCUS team is excited to see how this new addition enhances the visitor and exhibitor experience, and we look forward to once again being part of one of the most anticipated and influential industrial events on the African calendar. See you there!

#ElectraMiningAfrica2026 #OrangeZone #ElectraMining #MiningIndustry #IndustrialInnovation #OEMs #MiningEquipment #Manufacturing #TransportExpo #TradeShow #IndustryGrowth #Johannesburg #BusinessOpportunities

👩‍⚖️ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀

👩‍⚖️ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸

A costly legal battle is jeopardising the Tambo Springs inland port and logistics gateway that would streamline cargo movement between Durban and Johannesburg.

⏰️ Because of a missed deadline for an appeal filing, a Gauteng High Court ruling that cancelled the environmental approval for the K148 road will now stand. The proposed road forms a critical part of the inland port vision.

😐️ As reported by Daily Maverick, the ruling is a significant blow to Gauteng’s plans to strengthen its role as a logistics hub.

👀 More: https://buff.ly/CRFoF7A

#InlandPort #TamboSprings #LogisticsHub

📢 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀! 𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📢 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀! 𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

FOCUS is pleased to announce that Foton South Africa has entered two Auman 560 6x4 truck tractors to participate in the record-breaking event.

🚚 The OEM’s flagship heavy-duty vehicle is engineered for long-haul and heavy-haulage, combining a European-spec build with Cummins turbodiesel engine technology. Its advanced 12-speed ZF TraXon automated manual transmission is capable of a 0.72-second shift response for optimised momentum on steep gradients.

💡 Will features like this be enough to ensure stellar results on the road? Only time will tell.

Truck Test 2026 has been endorsed by the Road Freight Association (RFA), the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) and SAPICS, the supply chain professionals body.

👉 Make sure you don’t miss a beat in the run-up to this continent’s ultimate test of truck productivity and performance.

#TruckTest2026 #Foton #Transport #Productivity #Payload

𝟲𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝟲𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀!

That’s the alarming reality emerging from the UK, where diesel prices have surged by 35% in just three months as the Iran conflict continues to rattle global oil markets.

But here’s the real question: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮?

Can local transport operators survive major fuel shocks while already battling collapsing infrastructure, razor-thin margins, crime, congestion and relentless operating costs?

How many fleets are just one fuel increase away from disaster?

Read the full story here:
https://motortransport.co.uk/only-four-in-10-operators-are-confident-they-can-survive-as-fuel-prices-soar-35-in-three-months/

#Transport #Logistics #FuelPrices #SouthAfrica #Trucking #FleetManagement #DieselPrices #SupplyChain #Freight #RoadTransport

🎭️ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹

🎭️ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 & 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹

Check out the RFA's Facebook page for photos of all the festivities at the association's annual convention at The Capital Zimbali...

👀 https://buff.ly/zdUrv0H

#RFAConvention2026 #Social

🎁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗙𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 N

🎁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗙𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲

Now available to ALL our FOCUS supporters is the special edition published on the occasion of the 2026 annual convention of the Road Freight Association.

📊 You may already know that over 85% of everything South Africa eats, wears, builds with and depends on moves by road – but read the whole Steering Column for more statistics around what’s driving or decelerating the sector.

🏎️🏁 Find out why a Sitrak G7H truck was sharing the track with Formula 1 racing cars at the Shanghai International Circuit, and why KwaZulu-Natal’s dairy transport industry is facing a double crisis.

⛽️ Get to grips with the country’s biggest economic chokehold – fuel prices – and understand more about the critical role of oil analysis in predictive vehicle maintenance.

🚚 Discover how Chinese challengers appear to be reshaping Africa’s extra-heavy truck market and take careful note of the unscrupulous practices making the used truck market a minefield for potential buyers.

👉 It’s all here for your reading pleasure: https://buff.ly/IDGng2j

#FOCUSmagazine #RFAConvention2026 #Transport #Logistics

❄️ 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 Th

❄️ 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns that bitterly cold, wet and windy conditions are to be expected across parts of the country this first week of June.

Conditions are set to deteriorate from Wednesday, when SAWS says disruptive rain could hit the Eastern Cape.

⛈️ Parts of the Western and Northern Cape can expect very cold weather including rainfall and snowfall in high-lying areas, making travel over mountain passes difficult and dangerous. Strong winds may also cause disruptions.

🚚 Transporters and drivers are urged to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution when planning routes or travelling on the roads.

#WeatherForecast #StormWarning #Winter #RoadSafety #SAWS

⚽️ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻

⚽️ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆

And a bit of fancy footwork doesn't hurt when facing tough terrain in the logistics sector - as delegates learned at the RFA Convention this past weekend!

👉 If you couldn't be there for the FIFA festivities and the serious conversations, catch the June issue of FOCUS magazine for a full rundown of the event.

#RFAConvention2026 #Logistics #SouthAfrica #Trucking #RoadFreight

📢 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧

📢 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

When entering its Powerstar VL 550 AMT 6x4 truck tractor, the OEM took up the challenge to compete with nine other leading commercial vehicle brands on the N3 route between Johannesburg and Durban.

The record line-up also includes Daewoo, DAF, FAW, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Shacman, Sinotruk and Volvo Trucks.

⛽️ During the three-day event in November, the trucks will be assessed based on fuel consumption and speed over the defined route, with the results combined into a productivity index. This index reflects a simple but critical question: how much work can a truck perform per litre of fuel, and how efficiently can it complete the task?

🚚 To ensure a transparent and data-driven evaluation process, this performance will be accurately measured and the results independently compiled by technical partner TruckScience.

Which OEMs will shine this time?

👉 Follow FOCUS for exciting updates in the run-up to the industry’s ultimate test of productivity and performance.

#TruckTest2026 #Powerstar #FocusMagazine #PayloadProductivity

🚛 Big news for Southern Africa’s used-truck market

🚛 Big news for Southern Africa’s used-truck market!

TruckStore, a division of Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), has officially opened its new West Rand facility, strengthening its national footprint and reinforcing its long-term commitment to keeping Africa moving.

Strategically positioned near key transport corridors, mining regions and industrial hubs, the new facility places TruckStore closer to its customers while enhancing accessibility, flexibility and service delivery across the region.

“The opening of our West Rand facility is a clear demonstration of our commitment to Southern Africa. We are invested, we are present, and we are here to stay,” says Maretha Gerber, President and Group CEO of DTSA.

As the used-truck market stabilises, TruckStore continues to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions that support transport operators, entrepreneurs and industries across the continent.

#TruckStore #DaimlerTruckSouthernAfrica #DTSA #UsedTrucks #Transport #Logistics #FleetManagement #CommercialVehicles #AfricaTransport #TruckingIndustry #SupplyChain

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝘆𝗲𝘁? SAPICS is h

📢 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝘆𝗲𝘁?

SAPICS is hosting its 48th Annual Conference from 19-22 July at Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.

The SAPICS Annual Conference is the leading supply chain event in Africa, designed to equip professionals at every level with the insights, tools, and connections needed to advance in an era of rapid change.

Attendees are invited to:
✔️ Gain actionable insights from expert speakers on the latest supply chain trends and best practices.
✔️ Engage in interactive sessions that address real-world challenges and opportunities.
✔️ Build valuable networks with industry leaders, peers, suppliers, and potential partners.
✔️ Explore innovations that can improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in organisations.
✔️ Earn professional development value and enhance personal and organisational capabilities in supply chain management.

👀 See the programme here: https://buff.ly/Kzyk5BL

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/QusytKU

#SAPICSConference2026 #SupplyChainManagement #SouthAfrica

✈️ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗰

✈️ 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗰
Earlier this week, a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 suddenly plunged mid-air during a flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong, leaving 10 people injured, including six cabin crew and four passengers.

😥 Many feared for their lives as severe turbulence rocked the plane, throwing passengers, phones and food carts around the cabin. The turbulence struck without warning as cabin crew had just begun serving breakfast on the overnight flight. The plane plunged twice in quick succession.

🗣️ “The first one caught everyone completely off guard, and then probably 15 or 20 seconds later it happened again,” a passenger later recalled. “Anyone that didn't have their belts on hit the roof.”

⚠️ Just one year ago, a Singapore Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok after a 73-year-old passenger died of a suspected heart attack after the plane encountered severe turbulence 37,000 ft in the air. At least 18 people required hospitalisation after that terrifying ordeal.

🌡️ As climate change causes global temperatures to rise, scientists say some of the causes of turbulence are already intensifying. A 2017 study predicted that severe turbulence will become two to three times more common over the North Atlantic by 2050-2080 because of climate change.

🗣️ “Those jet streams that are at aircraft flight levels are projected to intensify, which means that those regions will become more turbulent,” noted an atmospheric scientist from the University of Melbourne.

⛈️ As well as increasingly intense jet streams, climate scientists have warned that storms are worsening as well.

#AirTravel #Turbulence #AirSafety #ClimateChange #Jetstreams

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