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FOcus on transport and Logistics
Illuminating the switch to aluminium
The benefits of the automotive industry moving towards aluminium in the manufacturing of products has been highly publicised in recent years. But what exactly...
Supporting energy-independent farming
New Hollandโs energy-independent farm and hydrogen-powered tractor concepts offer farmers hope of an autonomous future. CLAIRE RENCKEN does some digging to find out more
Cultivating customer relationships
As one of the largest agricultural, machinery and livestock exhibitions in the country, Grain SAโs Nampo Harvest Day provides an ideal platform for Mercedes-Benz...
The intricacies of Truck Test 2014
Tough healthy competition, between the truck manufacturers that entered Truck Test 2014, was evident right from the start of this yearโs test. With current...
Taxiing times for cross-border travellers โฆ
Transport for the hundreds and thousands of cross-border commuters is by any means available, from dodgy passenger vehicles to taxis and buses. KIM KEMP...
UD buses are back
FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from India, where the return of UD buses will begin
Why not light rail?
To have an efficient transport system, road and rail need to work in harmony
Step back, Kimberley!
By now, even Iโm growing tired of hearing about e-tolls โฆ but if youโve witnessed the relentless rain over Gauteng this past month, youโll...
VW prepares to welcome Scania
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON revisits Volkswagenโs relationship with Scania, and looks ahead to the scenario once...
The whole nine (ship) yards
Africa has a booming maritime industry. More than 90 percent of the continentโs trade is conducted by sea and it boasts 100 plus ports,...
SA rail transport: on the fast track?
Road or rail? The debate has been raging on for quite some time, with both sides offering numerous (valid) pros and cons. FOCUS takes...
Seeing the forest for the trees
The timber transport industry is well-known for its extreme operating conditions, payload challenges and superb truck drivers โฆ JACO DE KLERK speaks to Brian...
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