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FOcus on transport and Logistics

The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
found here.

Ups and downs
November 1, 2014

Ups and downs

We’ve seen some vehicles from JMC – another contender from China – on our roads for the past few years now. This is GAVIN...

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A jig ensures tipper load bins are built to last.
October 1, 2014

Quality over quantity

Despite tough trading conditions within the South African truck trailer manufacturing sector in recent years, Kearney Payloader has weathered the storm.

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Build a truck, race a bike
October 1, 2014

Build a truck, race a bike

Having taken over the General Motors (GM) Kempston Road plant in Port Elizabeth (PE) last year, Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA) is also pedalling...

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Making a splash
October 1, 2014

Making a splash

The annual Professional Movers Association (PMA) Congress delivered a mix of fun and business for its delegates. TONY MILLS reports.

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Rocking the establishment?
October 1, 2014

Rocking the establishment?

Ford Motor Company of South Africa is steadily expanding its local commercial vehicle offering. GAVIN MYERS gets acquainted with its largest range to be...

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We have LIFT-off
October 1, 2014

We have LIFT-off

The next generation of the popular Fuso Canter has been launched locally. GAVIN MYERS attended and found the whole shebang quite LIFTing.

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Transporting with the Transporter
October 1, 2014

Transporting with the Transporter

GAVIN MYERS puts Volkswagen’s Transporter Crew Bus through one of our most thorough reviews yet.

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Used vehicles done properly
September 1, 2014

Used vehicles done properly

Used vehicles, and specifically their dealers, tend to attract a lot of “bad press”. Scania Used Vehicles is changing that, though.

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Shoprite puts the soup on
September 1, 2014

Shoprite puts the soup on

According to the World Bank’s report, Nutrition at a Glance: South Africa, it is estimated that our country loses about US$ 1,1 billion (R11,87...

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Nice to Minsk you
September 1, 2014

Nice to Minsk you

Vehicles from Belarusian truck manufacturer Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) will soon be finding their way onto South African shores. The company has been producing...

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Scania’s King on alternative fuels
August 1, 2014

Scania’s King on alternative fuels

South Africa is well on its way to seeing alternative-fuelled vehicles roaming its streets – and Scania is in pole position to get us...

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Mercedes-Benz and Bakers: companies that care!
August 1, 2014

Mercedes-Benz and Bakers: companies that care!

Many companies claim to care about people. Sadly, in the transport industry, we don’t often see much tangible evidence of this. CHARLEEN CLARKE pays...

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