Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
From horse shoes to trailer big boots
Schmitz Cargobull, one of the biggest trailer companies in the world, made big news in this country earlier this year when it acquired 33...
Cool Technology for refrigerated trailers
Technology drives the refrigerated trailer sector by providing the latest cooling solutions to ensure the safety of goods and the sustainability of refrigeration fleet...
A glimpse of what the future holds for SA transport
The Road Freight Association (RFA) Operations Conference took place at Futuroad 2017. It offered delegates insight into improving transport operations and a glimpse into...
The new CV show in town
For the past four years, South African commercial vehicle owners and enthusiasts have lacked any large-scale trade shows that speak to their interests. The...
OTM, whatโs 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...
Think globally, serve your customers locally
Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks is spreading its wings. It launched the new XF and CF series in the second quarter; it is expanding...
Opportunity knocking
โFUSO is on a very clear and ambitious growth path,โ says Ziyad Gaba, the new head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa. We find out...
Outwit the wind
Aerodynamic devices are designed to allow air to move swiftly around moving objects. WILLIAM GEORGE learns more about the effectiveness of aerodynamic devices on...
Fleet fit LCVs
WILLIAM GEORGE speaks to some South African companies that make use of some of the best-selling light commercial vehicles (LCV) in their fleets
Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile
With the renewal of its transport contract with Italtile, Imperial Logistics has revamped its offering to match its long-standing clientโs new corporate identity
Captivating history!
The Hino Auto Plaza is home to the companyโs training facilities and its museum. CHARLEEN CLARKE found the latter quite fascinating
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