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FOcus on transport and Logistics
The people have spoken
What does the public think about the state of public transport in South Africa? The telling answers are in the recently published results of...
Crazy for VW commercials, a tonne for Ford and Fuso ECanter nears global launch
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has reported the worldwide delivery of 286 800 vehicles thus far this year, representing an increase of 5,3 percent compared with...
A tale of three cities
Iโve recently been travelling on public transport in two big cities (London and New York) and a medium-sized one (Charlotte, North Carolina). Iโve picked...
Celebrating a legend
The โSwiss Army Knife of the automotive industryโ turned 70 years old late last year. So, in (rather belated) celebration, we did the only...
How could rail influence the cost of transport?
VIC OLIVER discusses why the general cost of transport in South Africa is too high and how governmentโs plans for rail could influence this
Actros versus Actros!
Mercedes-Benz recently organised an utterly fascinating test in Portugal, where it pitted the Actros against itself! The results of this test were astounding. Then...
Making way for 3D printing
Barloworld Logistics identified 3D printing as a key tool that is changing the world of supply chain management, with the industry possibly servicing garage-sized...
Dark horse
FOCUS was lucky enough to acquire the use of a Mitsubishi Triton 4×4 double cab as a support vehicle for Truck Test 2017 earlier...
Original aftermarket
We explore some initiatives by vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to serve the aftermarket needs of their customers
Eicher goes pro in SA!
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture of Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recently launched Eicher trucks in South Africa; building on a...
Single Window to make supply chain management more efficient
A single-window information system, which provides one point of reference for all key players in the transport industry, will help to make supply chain...
Leading ladies of logistics
Two women, who are leaders at Dachser South Africa, discuss their contribution to the logistics sector
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