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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.

November 1, 2010

Unitrans and Orchid cultivate driver efficiency

Historically, keeping close tabs on driver behaviour while they were out on the road was a somewhat imperfect science. Fortunately, today’s leading truck fleets...

November 1, 2010

Bosch goes big

Bosch Car Multimedia Professional Systems, represented in South Africa by Fixtrade, had as strong a presence as ever at the IAA. We caught up...

November 1, 2010

Surprise: US firm takes over ABI’s fleet maintenance

In a surprise move that has raised eyebrows in some local quarters, Associated Beverage Industries (ABI), the subsidiary of South African Breweries Ltd, SA’s...

November 1, 2010

WABCO delights with more innovations

At the IAA, Wabco showcased safety and fuel saving systems which South Africans will probably see in new trucks, buses and trailers in the...

October 1, 2010

Solidarity rocks

Cathedral Peak in the Drakensberg is a World Heritage site and while its natural splendour draws awestruck sighs from thousands of visitors every year,...

October 1, 2010

Volvo’s vote of confidence

Previous winner of the FOCUS on Excellence Award for Best Touring Coach, Volvo Southern Africa’s 2010 nominations, in no fewer than four FOCUS on...

October 1, 2010

Main MANne

As one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers year after year and a highly deserving finalist in seven FOCUS on Excellence categories – an awards...

October 1, 2010

Problem solvers

For the fourth year running, Max T Solutions has been nominated as a finalist for Best Supplier of Tyre Services. FOCUS visits the Isando...

October 1, 2010

Michelin gets Focus on Excellence nod

The Michelin Tyre Company South Africa has been nominated for a Focus on Excellence Award, sponsored by Wesbank, in the Best Tyre category for...

October 1, 2010

Perfecting the mobility pipeline

Engen Petroleum Limited is a leading force in the supply of diesel and lubricants to South Africa’s highly competitive commercial road transport sector and,...