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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.

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.

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

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.

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.