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FOcus on transport and Logistics
January 1, 2010

2010: What lies ahead?

Yay! Given the fact that our industry – the over 3 500 kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) market – only managed 18 934 unit...

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January 1, 2010

Forecasting 2010

In the wake of plummeting sales, the closing months of 2008 saw manufacturers facing unexpected storage and refurbishing expenses on top of stock financing...

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December 4, 2009

Paying the penalty

By now the story of Sizwe Shezi, the guy from Durban who was sentenced to 18 months in jail for skipping a red traffic...

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UK freight transport hits rocky road
December 4, 2009

UK freight transport hits rocky road

Like the rest of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK) is facing a long, difficult road to economic recovery. GG VAN ROOYEN...

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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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Imperial Logistics rules transport roost
December 1, 2009

Imperial Logistics rules transport roost

Imperial Logistics is the top transport operator in the land; Greyhound is the best bus and/or coach operator and Hino is doing an outstanding...

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December 1, 2009

Imperial Logistics rules transport roost

Imperial Logistics is the top transport operator in the land; Greyhound is the best bus and/or coach operator and Hino is doing an outstanding...

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