Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

All work and play
August 7, 2016

All work and play

Let’s not mess about with cheesy sports analogies, Fiat Professional is serious about its intent for the Fullback to be a versatile work and...

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Registration woes could put dealers out of business!
August 7, 2016

Registration woes could put dealers out of business!

Truck dealers in the Eastern Cape are spitting mad! Thanks to administrative inefficiencies, their very livelihood is being impacted! CHARLEEN CLARKE investigates …

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A new level of of big
August 7, 2016

A new level of of big

Mining trucks keep on getting bigger and bigger, as miners increasingly opt for huge- capacity trucks with greater operational efficiency. Take the Belaz 75710,...

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Modern day trucking challenges the status quo
August 7, 2016

Modern day trucking challenges the status quo

Transport is an essential service that drives the economy and impacts everyday life. It is, however, a tough industry that often struggles with poor...

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The political side of transport
August 7, 2016

The political side of transport

It’s often said that more could be done within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to make cross-border trade less difficult, expensive and...

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Tech-savvy logistics
August 7, 2016

Tech-savvy logistics

Advancing technology and increased e-commerce means logistics supply chains need to be able to keep up with the times – and the demand. We...

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Beat the credit crunch
August 7, 2016

Beat the credit crunch

In the current depressed economic and political climate, business confidence has remained suppressed. However, fleet management and leasing solutions could help corporates. CLAIRE RENCKEN...

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Times are tough in construction
July 7, 2016

Times are tough in construction

Conditions were challenging for the South African construction industry in 2015, and the forecast for 2016 has not been optimistic either. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates

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Scania FMS sets the pace
July 7, 2016

Scania FMS sets the pace

The Scania Fleet Management System (FMS) is turning out to be a great success for Scania South Africa. We find out what potential it...

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A grey area
July 7, 2016

A grey area

Imagine a company director being held liable for an accident that happens with a vehicle belonging to a staff member. The scenario is not...

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Will Redisa die?
July 7, 2016

Will Redisa die?

Following Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan’s 2016 Budget Speech there has been debate around the announcement of new taxes and levies. A case in...

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Feeling used?
July 7, 2016

Feeling used?

In our 2015 report on used vehicles we learned that sales within the used market were growing substantially. Is this still the case? FOCUS...

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