Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

When the board takes a summer escape
October 20, 2017

When the board takes a summer escape

FLORIAN ENGEL, from Austriaโ€™s 1TRUCK magazine, heads to the Austrian Alps with two distant cousins for a very different comparative test โ€“ the Scania...

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More to these little bits of support
October 20, 2017

More to these little bits of support

While a vehicleโ€™s suspension bushes cannot be seen, they are important to its stability, comfort and safety. WILLIAM GEORGE explores the latest developments behind...

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Food transport whipped into shape
October 20, 2017

Food transport whipped into shape

Maintaining the quality of products is essential in the transportation of food, especially with the introduction of the new Notice R364 draft regulation. MARISKA...

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From horse shoes to trailer big boots
October 20, 2017

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...

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Cool Technology for refrigerated trailers
October 20, 2017

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...

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A glimpse of what the future holds for SA transport
October 20, 2017

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...

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Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile
September 20, 2017

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 clientโ€™s new corporate identity

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Charleen Clarke checks out the Model TGE-A truck, which was produced in 1917.
September 20, 2017

Captivating history!

The Hino Auto Plaza is home to the companyโ€™s training facilities and its museum. CHARLEEN CLARKE found the latter quite fascinating

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Hino eyes even greater success in SA
September 20, 2017

Hino eyes even greater success in SA

South Africa is currently number nine in the Hino world. Toshiaki Yasuda, managing officer overseas sales and marketing at Hino Motors, tells CHARLEEN CLARKE...

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Widening its appeal
September 20, 2017

Widening its appeal

Youโ€™ve already read Charleen Clarkeโ€™s driving impression of the new Hino 500 Series Wide Cab on page 22, now GAVIN MYERS reports on the...

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Tokyo tรชte-ร -tรชte
September 20, 2017

Tokyo tรชte-ร -tรชte

Shortly before the new modelโ€™s local media reveal, CHARLEEN CLARKE had the exclusive privilege of being the only journalist to get behind the wheel...

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In the driverโ€™s seat of used-vehicle sales
September 20, 2017

In the driverโ€™s seat of used-vehicle sales

As most of the transport industry scrambles to save money during the recession, the used-vehicle industry is reaping the benefits of cost saving. MARISKA...

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