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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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Going green: Thermo King shows the coolest way
October 1, 2010

Going green: Thermo King shows the coolest way

Low emission, high performance truck refrigeration units have become the rage in Europe where Thermo King launched its new flagship product range recently. These...

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Powerful backing for the Powerstar
October 1, 2010

Powerful backing for the Powerstar

The decision by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to take over Powerstar bodes well for the future prospects for the brand in Southern Africa.

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Attenzione! Astraโ€™s here to stay
September 1, 2010

Attenzione! Astraโ€™s here to stay

Astraโ€™s African footprint is spreading like wildfire across the plains and with a man like Andrea Ceccarelli lighting the fire there is no stopping...

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Scania goes sci-fi
September 1, 2010

Test and drive: the Scania way

Scaniaโ€™s new R-Series range was put to test against previous ranges. FOCUS took them for a drive and discovers how they could just about...

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Ladies making a difference
August 1, 2010

Ladies making a difference

August is womenโ€™s month, with National Womenโ€™s Day being on 9 August. FOCUS takes time out to celebrate the women of Irizar Southern Africa,...

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Checkmate Isuzu
August 1, 2010

Checkmate Isuzu

Isuzu Truck South Africa is about to introduce the eagerly-awaited FX-Series. RUDI MASSYN had the unique opportunity to spend time in the cab and...

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Seeing green
August 1, 2010

Seeing green

Barloworld Logistics is streaks ahead of the pack with its new Green Trailer. CAITLYN MOONY takes a look at the aerodynamically designed truck-trailer that...

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Amarok in action
August 1, 2010

Amarok in action

The Volkswagen Amarok is here. Well, almost. CHARLEEN CLARKE was one of the first South African journalists to drive it on South African roads.

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Exercising control, making life easier
August 1, 2010

Exercising control, making life easier

Karen Smith is the Engen Diesel Club/eFuel marketing manager and a rose amongst the thorns of the fuel industry. DAVID SHEPHERD interviewed her at...

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Thirty years strong
August 1, 2010

Thirty years strong

Thereโ€™s no denying the allure of a shiny new cab and a more powerful engine. Truckers are drawn to them like bees to a...

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Female take over
August 1, 2010

Female take over

Coordinating the logistics for the national soccer teams during the 2010 Fifa World Cup was no easy task, and with 95% of the staff...

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Itโ€™s conference time!
July 1, 2010

Itโ€™s conference time!

From September 9 to 12 the Professional Moversโ€™ Association (PMA) will hold its annual conference in the Drakensberg, where 150 delegates are expected to...

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