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.

Putting for charity
November 1, 2009

Putting for charity

This yearโ€™s annual Alex SPPS Golf Day was the 10th of its kind, and an indication that local business is still adamant to fight...

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Daihatsu doubles delivery
November 1, 2009

Daihatsu doubles delivery

Recently launched in South Africa, the Daihatsu Gran Max is entering a tough market. GG VAN ROOYEN finds out if it has what it...

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Driving down operating costs
November 1, 2009

Driving down operating costs

MANโ€™s product strategy focuses on reducing total operating costs for its customers through acknowledging that long-term relationships require knowledge of a customerโ€™s business, and...

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The proof is in the million
November 1, 2009

The proof is in the million

The arrival of Chinese trucks in the South African market has generated a great deal of interest, not least because they appear to offer...

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Serious support
October 1, 2009

Serious support

As a sponsor of the annual Focus on Excellence Awards, WesBank continues to show its support for the local commercial transport industry, despite troubled...

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Lightening the load
October 1, 2009

Lightening the load

It is not very difficult to assess the impact that AFRIT has had on changing the way trailer manufacturing in South Africa is undertaken....

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A collection of firsts
October 1, 2009

A collection of firsts

When Isuzu Truck South Africa began operations locally on 1 January 2007, the manufacturer had only one goal in mind: to be the best....

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The โ€œboksโ€ score countrywide
October 1, 2009

The โ€œboksโ€ score countrywide

In an economy where so many corporations are profit driven, it is refreshing to profile a company that is motivated by safety before money....

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The secret to success
October 1, 2009

The secret to success

Tyre management solutions specialist, Maxiprest Tyres, has been nominated for a third consecutive Focus on Excellence Award this year. FOCUS finds out why the...

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Masters of mobility
October 1, 2009

Masters of mobility

As one of the few manufacturers to enjoy success in both the truck and bus transport sectors, MAN Truck & Bus has perfected the...

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Excellence by design
October 1, 2009

Excellence by design

Being selected by customers as a Focus on Excellence Award finalist is a notable achievement. Receiving a nomination while navigating turbulent economic waters, however,...

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Big Brother treads a new path
October 1, 2009

Big Brother treads a new path

Whatโ€™s in a name? Plenty if your business has a half-century-old global world leader behind it, and plenty more on the dawning of its...

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