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Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Poised for greatness?
Connotations of the Middle East abound, but the region is also poised to be a significant transport and logistics hub. It also offers its...
Lending a (mutual) helping hand
South America is made up of developing and emerging markets. It’s not surprising, therefore, that various companies want to get in on the action....
Mine’s smaller than yours!
Given the relentless pace of technological advancement, I wonder how long it will be before we see commercial vehicles ubiquitously powered by much smaller...
Truck manufacturers – who will endure?
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes a step back from his usual newsgathering to discuss the future...
The house that scania built!
Regular FOCUS readers will know that I am spending a lot of time with the Scania team, because these wonderfully patient people are helping...
Properly jacked up
Changing a wheel on a fully loaded trailer is not easy at the best of times. However, an innovative solution is now available.
MAN drives Tshwane green
Green is the new purple in South Africa’s “Jacaranda City”. This much was apparent when the City of Tshwane’s commuter bus operator, Tshwane Bus...
Warning signs
The recent Southern African Transport Conference brought to light a number of interesting research papers, including how working with minibus taxi operators and delivering...
Taking a back seat
At the end of August, VDL Bus & Coach South Africa said farewell to its managing director, Sam Mansingh, the man who brought the...
Of aspirations and corruption
It’s still too early to predict the outcome of the e-toll review process, although, at the time of writing, all indications are that everyone...
Speed or safety?
A contentious issue, the lowering of speed limits will forever be hotly debated. It seems that, while it may work in theory, the reality...
More, from the future
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON expands on the autonomy theme exemplified by Daimler’s “Future Truck 2025”, speculates...
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