Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

Joburg’s commuters and ineffective Public transport
October 19, 2017

Joburg’s commuters and ineffective Public transport

How do the people of Johannesburg view the city’s public transport system? FOCUS reports on a study conducted by researchers Gert Heyns and Rose...

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Of change, charging and challenges
October 19, 2017

Of change, charging and challenges

Let’s couple congestion with so-called technological progress (read: hybrid buses) that is now the rage in many developed countries

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Beware the downgrade?
September 27, 2017

Beware the downgrade?

Should a downgrade occur, what will be the impact on costs and financing for the transport and logistics sector?

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Enhancing the Transport Industry Through Training
September 27, 2017

Enhancing the Transport Industry Through Training

Trucking forms an integral part of the African economy and the development of the continent’s infrastructure, business and, ultimately, its people. Africa’s developing economy...

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Focus on the future
September 27, 2017

Focus on the future

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the futureJohn F. Kennedy

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Understanding the great technology debate
September 27, 2017

Understanding the great technology debate

In the transport industry, the logistics sector has been found to be the most enthusiastic about investment in new technology and, together with the...

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Fuelling the fire
September 24, 2017

Fuelling the fire

The transportation of fuel is a sensitive topic to which we must pay close attention

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The keyword is connectivity
September 20, 2017

The keyword is connectivity

Transport and logistics companies around the world are turning to technology to remain competitive and meet demand. MARISKA MORRIS looks at the new developments...

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The people have spoken
September 19, 2017

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...

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Crazy for VW commercials, a tonne for Ford and Fuso ECanter nears global launch
September 19, 2017

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...

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A tale of three cities
September 19, 2017

A tale of three cities

I’ve recently been travelling on public transport in two big cities (London and New York) and a medium-sized one (Charlotte, North Carolina). I’ve picked...

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Celebrating a legend
August 27, 2017

Celebrating a legend

The “Swiss Army Knife of the automotive industry” turned 70 years old late last year. So, in (rather belated) celebration, we did the only...

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