Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Tokyo tรชte-ร -tรชte
Shortly before the new modelโs local media reveal, CHARLEEN CLARKE had the exclusive privilege of being the only journalist to get behind the wheel...
In the driverโs 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...
Grease up for smooth operation
Regular lubrication forms part of a comprehensive maintenance programme and ensures that vehicles keep rolling smoothly. WILLIAM GEORGE finds out how important lubrication is...
In five yearsโ timeโฆ
Factory-fitted telematics and Uber for trucks are coming, and soon, says business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan in its recently published Global Connected Truck...
The road to ultimate efficiency
Scania South Africa and the 4PL Group are two companies that value concrete relationships as a base for mutual growth. The rapidly rising logistics...
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...
Actros versus Actros!
Mercedes-Benz recently organised an utterly fascinating test in Portugal, where it pitted the Actros against itself! The results of this test were astounding. Then...
Making way for 3D printing
Barloworld Logistics identified 3D printing as a key tool that is changing the world of supply chain management, with the industry possibly servicing garage-sized...
Original aftermarket
We explore some initiatives by vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to serve the aftermarket needs of their customers
Eicher goes pro in SA!
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture of Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recently launched Eicher trucks in South Africa; building on a...
Single Window to make supply chain management more efficient
A single-window information system, which provides one point of reference for all key players in the transport industry, will help to make supply chain...
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