Marketplace

Marketplace

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

Great expectations
February 1, 2014

Great expectations

Both the truck market and UD Trucks Southern Africa are full of surprises, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers …

Read more
Man with a plan
February 1, 2014

Man with a plan

Fresh from the success of 2013, Craig Uren, chief operating officer of Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA), is approaching the new year with matter-of-fact...

Read more
From panel beater to truck hire expert
February 1, 2014

From panel beater to truck hire expert

Salvatore Papale started Contract Truck Hire back in 1980. CLAIRE RENCKEN spends some time with him and talks about how the company became the...

Read more
The Triton enigma
February 1, 2014

The Triton enigma

The Mitsubishi Triton has recently been refreshed with the introduction of a new 2,5-litre diesel engine. It still has something to offer, discovers GAVIN...

Read more
Definitely DAF
January 1, 2014

Definitely DAF

With the support of its holding company, Babcock, the DAF brand is on a continual rise in the South African market. Things look to...

Read more
On to the next horizon
January 1, 2014

On to the next horizon

TATA has launched a flurry of new service initiatives, with new model introductions on the cards as well. It’s all about enhancing the experience...

Read more
Powerstar – the turnaround specialist
January 1, 2014

Powerstar – the turnaround specialist

The turnaround of Powerstar South Africa has become quite a talking point in South African industry – and for good reason: it has increased...

Read more
Perfect partnership
January 1, 2014

Perfect partnership

Cross-border transport is challenging at the best of times. Add to this the fact that the cargo being transported is copper – and it...

Read more
Less is more … more technology!
December 22, 2013

Less is more … more technology!

The South African transport industry has been yearning for cleaner fuel as newer technology is available but not viable due to the diesel quality...

Read more
South Africa: Scania’s gateway to growth
December 1, 2013

South Africa: Scania’s gateway to growth

Scania has a stated goal: the company wants to deliver 120 000 trucks a year by 2020. CHARLEEN CLARKE chats to Henrik Fagrenius, senior...

Read more
Parts, everywhere parts
December 1, 2013

Parts, everywhere parts

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has opened a new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Johannesburg, a move that will allow the company to...

Read more
Tour the town
December 1, 2013

Tour the town

GAVIN MYERS places the Blue Oval’s latest addition to the people moving sphere under our spotlight

Read more