Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Action all the way
The racing machines are big, brutal and beastly. They make Formula One cars look like they should belong to sissies. Stand back Sebastian Vettel...
“Green” pressure mounts on fleet operators
The international call on industry to become more involved in preserving the environment against pollution, has also placed pressure on South Africa’s chemical and...
Transport industry still fighting fit
The past year has been an eventful one for all South Africans. There was the unanimously successful Soccer World Cup, and the unanimously disastrous...
Border or barrier?
Beitbridge Border Post is reportedly the busiest inland port of entry in sub-Saharan Africa. The fact that this border has, owing to an increased...
On with the show!
While some companies are still reeling from the recession and the dancing girls were not as plentiful as usual (presumably because of budget cuts),...
Transport of Dangerous Goods: Be prepared and compliant!
The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association held a “Responsible Care” workshop on 16 September at the Johannesburg Country Club to put the thorny issue...
Wake up for a shake up
Anyone who thinks that it is going to be business as usual in the extra-heavy truck market better wake up, because there seems to...
Automotive industry goes green
All around the world, industries are going green. The transport industry is no exception, writes PAUL RILEY…
Doing E-business with Africa
The opening up of Africa to the Internet via submarine cables and terrestrial communications networks will provide South African logistics companies and cross-border fleet...
War and peace: Mercedes-Benz shows its clout
Military and other specialised vehicle manufacturers, notably Mercedes-Benz SA, pulled out all the stops to impress armament, civil defence buyers and the international media...
Nein, nein, nein!
Our intrepid explorer, SHAUN CONNORS, dashes over to Germany to argue with the locals and put an 8×8 airfield crash tender through its paces…
How to stay cool, while throwing your toys out of your… truck
Trader George Gonzalez and his truck are a familiar sight on the Grand Parade in Cape Town – like an institution almost.
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