Category:World On Wheels
Have the mighty fallen?
The transport industry of any country goes hand in hand with its economy, regardless of the nation’s developmental status, the strength of its currency...
The culture of big
The Americas: two continents that share a name but couldn’t be more different. GAVIN MYERS looks at some factors that make trucking on these...
Superpowers unite
With Foton’s proud tradition in China and Daimler’s long tradition in commercial vehicles, the newly-formed Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Company is clearly set to...
It’s time for Africa
What is happening in the transport industry in Africa? What are we getting right? Where can we improve? Can we compete internationally? FOCUS gives...
Congestion threatens EU transport
Forget climate change – Europe’s commercial transporters cite chronic traffic congestion as their greatest challenge right now. FOCUS investigates.
Moving people and goods the Yankee way
The United States relies heavily on its land-based transport for the movement of people and goods – but, being the world’s biggest polluter, is...
Asian transport: birth of the Iron Silk Road
In a move that is changing East-West trade balances, Asian countries are not only upgrading and expanding the ancient Silk Road for internal trade,...
Africa: stuck in the dark ages?
There is an age-old belief that Africa is stuck in the dark ages. When it comes to transport, is that a fair assumption? GERHARD...
American pie
Known colloquially as the “new world” since Columbus accidently discovered it in the late 15th century, the Americas have captured our collective imagination for...
Continent in crisis
This month we focus on the transport industry in Western Europe. Europe was hit hard by the global economic downturn. What are the latest...
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