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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.

The problem solvers
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...

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Michelin gets “Focus on Excellence” nod
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...

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Scania goes sci-fi
September 1, 2010

Test and drive: the Scania way

Scania’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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Attenzione! Astra’s here to stay
September 1, 2010

Attenzione! Astra’s here to stay

Astra’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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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

There’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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Ladies making a difference
August 1, 2010

Ladies making a difference

August is women’s month, with National Women’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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It’s conference time!
July 1, 2010

It’s conference time!

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

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