Category:Featured August 2015

More (light) heavies for local distribution?
August 20, 2015

More (light) heavies for local distribution?

A proposed ban on vehicles in excess of nine-tonnes from urban areas for six hours a day has the industry up in arms. With...

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Finding the right vehicle at the right price
August 17, 2015

Finding the right vehicle at the right price

One of the goals of commercial vehicle finance and insurance is to make it easier for owners or operators to run a successful business....

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Heavy-duty heels
August 17, 2015

Heavy-duty heels

Since August is Women’s Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what women have achieved in the local transport industry

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You scratch my back …
August 17, 2015

You scratch my back …

People have been extracting minerals for thousands of years … We use them for decorative purposes, to construct vital infrastructure and in life-saving technologies...

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Management: a weak link in the (supply) chain?
August 17, 2015

Management: a weak link in the (supply) chain?

Rapid change is a permanent feature in the economy. This is highlighted in the 12th supplychainforesight study – released by Barloworld Logistics. With new...

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Willowton Logistics and Freightliner keep delivering
August 17, 2015

Willowton Logistics and Freightliner keep delivering

One of the most comprehensive Freightliner fleets in South Africa is owned by Willowton Logistics.

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Ready for lift-off?
August 17, 2015

Ready for lift-off?

This year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), some 3,5-billion people and 55-million tonnes of cargo will travel safely by air over...

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A van test – in the Arctic
August 17, 2015

A van test – in the Arctic

Seen as the top set of trials in Europe, the 2015 instalment of the annual Arctic Van Test has showed how similar modern competitor...

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What customers want
August 17, 2015

What customers want

Hino has expanded the appeal of its medium-weight 300-Series by adding some key models to the range. GAVIN MYERS experienced them.

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