Category:World On Wheels

Questions around the UK’s truck platoon trial
December 8, 2017

Questions around the UK’s truck platoon trial

In 2018, the United Kingdom (UK) is set to run a £8,1-million (R152-million) truck platooning test. While similar tests have run successfully in other...

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Electric booms as diesel is banned
November 8, 2017

Electric booms as diesel is banned

Beijing, the capital of China, plans to ban older diesel trucks from the city in 2019 – and that’s only the beginning. MARISKA MORRIS...

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The keyword is connectivity
September 20, 2017

The keyword is connectivity

Transport and logistics companies around the world are turning to technology to remain competitive and meet demand. MARISKA MORRIS looks at the new developments...

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Labour shortage looms over Japan’s transport industry
August 17, 2017

Labour shortage looms over Japan’s transport industry

A countrywide labour shortage and an older workforce have left the Japanese transport industry with too few truck drivers. MARISKA MORRIS reports

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Fuel and cash: big challenges in india
July 17, 2017

Fuel and cash: big challenges in india

Transport and logistics companies in India are battling delays caused by long queues at petrol stations, the cancelation of various bank notes and a...

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Revised toll laws impact the transport sector
May 17, 2017

Revised toll laws impact the transport sector

The European Commission is embarking on a revision of European road tolling laws this month (May). MARISKA MORRIS investigates how these revised laws will...

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A tool for Trump’s success
March 17, 2017

A tool for Trump’s success

The international media has cautioned the world to prepare for the “unknown” actions and decisions of the newly elected United States (US) President, Donald...

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Just a little longer
February 17, 2017

Just a little longer

Finally, there is a light at the end of the “bridge” for truck drivers who have spent days on end waiting to cross the...

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Brexit: hurry up and wait
December 2, 2016

Brexit: hurry up and wait

It’s been several months since the infamous Brexit vote and, so far, it’s still business as usual. The United Kingdom transport industry remains in...

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Getting around China
November 2, 2016

Getting around China

Transport in China has experienced major growth and expansion in recent years. Airports, roads and railway construction ought to provide a massive employment boost...

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