Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Making an impact through pragmatism and positivity
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...
MAN’s latest range: all things to all people!
MAN recently presented its new van and truck products for 2018 at a special event in Barcelona. Dubbed the “MAN Full Range Days”, the...
A commitment to safe chemical transportation
The transportation of hazardous fuels and chemicals requires careful attention to detail and specialised supply chain and transport logistics services that adhere to safety,...
Next moves for EHCV suppliers
More and more extra-heavy commercial vehicles (EHCVs) are being introduced into the South African market. WILLIAM GEORGE speaks to some local companies to find...
Hassle-free tyre solutions
With so many tyre support solutions available, choosing the most suitable one can be difficult. WILLIAM GEORGE speaks to some companies about the latest...
Monitoring, maintaining and maximising fleet operations
Optimising operations and reducing costs is the only way to survive in the competitive transport industry. MARISKA MORRIS looks at technology that could assist...
Comtrans echoes a market on the boil!
The Russian market is on the boil and this was reflected in the number of launches and Russian premieres at Comtrans 2017
Russia rising!
Russia is undoubtedly one of the most interesting – and challenging – commercial vehicle markets in the world. Home to over eight-million commercial vehicles,...
Hitting the highway
Traditionally better known in the rough-and-tough mining and construction industries, Powerstar has officially launched its assault on the long-haul market. GAVIN MYERS reports
OTM, what’s all the fuss about?
October is Transport Month during which the Department of Transport (DoT) will remind us about road safety and boast about some of its achievements...
Rail set to save the day in Brazil
Cargo thefts cost Brazil around R2,6 billion in 2016 and have left transporters exasperated. However, the country hopes to turn its infrastructure crisis around...
When the board takes a summer escape
FLORIAN ENGEL, from Austria’s 1TRUCK magazine, heads to the Austrian Alps with two distant cousins for a very different comparative test – the Scania...
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