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.

Alcoa is aluminium
March 1, 2010

Alcoa is aluminium

With over 120 years of experience in the aluminium industry, Alcoa is the undisputed global leader in the production and management of primary and...

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Kicking off with Hyundai’s H1 dieseli
March 1, 2010

Kicking off with Hyundai’s H1 diesel

As Hyundai continues to grow its market share, the company is establishing itself as a major competitor in the automotive industry. STUART MOIR finds...

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Volkswagen Amarok howls for release
February 1, 2010

Volkswagen Amarok howls for release

Volkswagen’s latest offering is definitely a wolf in wolf’s clothing. STUART MOIR explores the robust double cab scheduled to debut in South Africa later...

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Tata Xenon jumps the track
February 1, 2010

Tata Xenon jumps the track

Confident that its new Xenon 2.2L DLE is capable of handling any dirt  road, Tata recently gave members of the press an opportunity to...

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Hino holds firm
December 1, 2009

Hino holds firm

The momentous changes Hino has experienced this year have not slowed the manufacturer down – far from it in fact, as attested to by...

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The real MAN in local transport
December 1, 2009

The real MAN in local transport

As a valued partner of both people carriers and goods transportation operators, MAN has made its mark on the local transport arena, so much...

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Reaching towards ultimate dependability
December 1, 2009

Reaching towards ultimate dependability

When Johan Richards, chief operating officer of Nissan Diesel South Africa, stepped up to the podium to receive the FOCUS on Excellence Award for...

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December 1, 2009

Maxiprest scores a hat trick

With three successive FOCUS on Excellence Awards under its belt, Maxiprest is proving its dedication to its customers – and receiving their approval in...

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Delivering quality on time
December 1, 2009

Delivering quality on time

The 2009 FOCUS on Excellence Award for Best Supplier of Trailers, Tankers and Bodies went to Afrit, a pioneering company that’s been in the...

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Bridgestone does it again
December 1, 2009

Bridgestone does it again

Bridgestone South Africa, winner of last year’s FOCUS on Excellence Award for Best Supplier of Tyres, once again managed to walk away with the...

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Beyond borders
December 1, 2009

Beyond borders

Paul Matthew has been a driving force in the fight against HIV/Aids in the road freight industry for almost two decades, facilitating the establishment...

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Striving for excellence
December 1, 2009

Striving for excellence

Motivating staff and assisting them in reaching their full potential can often be difficult, especially in an industry like transport that places high demands...

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