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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
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Optimise your tyres’ lifespan
Good tyres can have an impact on a company’s bottom line, and Michelin’s 4 life package aims to do so positively, reducing cost per...
Safety in numbers
With 65% of Manline’s fleet made up of MAN truck tractors, and more on order, it can be nothing other than a vote of...
Bussing the crew
It’s a common sight on local roads in all its forms, and for good reason too. GAVIN MYERS feels FOCUS’ opening monthly LCV review...
Silent witness
You have to wonder why this was never done before. Well, not that we know of, anyway. GAVIN MYERS drifts far away from the...
The trucks you can trust
Mercedes-Benz Trucks backs its vehicles with the brand promise “Trucks you can trust”, founded on the legendary quality of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, and which...
Showing the way
TATA Automobile Corporation SA is fast becoming one to watch in the South African market. This was further illustrated by the company’s show of...
Advancing aerodynamics
Local truck aerodynamic system manufacturer Aero Truck has launched a trailer under-run protection and wind management kit that bolts onto trailers and rigid trucks:...
Evolutionary logistics
The pressure on automotive suppliers to reduce inventory costs has increased in recent years, driving lean working practices further and further down into supply...
Empowerment milestone for Afrit
Trailer manufacturer Afrit is already the market leader. But with the aim of entering a bigger league, the company recently announced a BBBEE deal...
Leading the “green logistics” evolution
As South Africa focuses more intently on issues of sustainability, supply chains have the potential to contribute to the country achieving “Vision 2025”, which...
Global player set to supply low cost trucks
With trucks based on sound no-nonsense performance principles, and specifically designed not to rely on overcomplicated gizmos, Powerstar is shaping itself to fit the...
Beemer’s bonkers bakkie
Now here is something completely different. If only more manufacturers out there (ignoring GM for the moment) had something like this as their idea...
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