Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

Drop the cops, raise the glass?
August 4, 2013

Drop the cops, raise the glass?

The lack of road safety and the ineffectiveness of police officials in terms of enforcement are issues South Africans know well. It’s a fight,...

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Renault reinvents its truck line-up
August 2, 2013

Renault reinvents its truck line-up

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON walks through Renault Trucks’ comprehensive Euro-6 range reinvention, finding an unexpected Nissan...

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Start smiling (please)
August 1, 2013

Start smiling (please)

I am so tired of being surrounded by grumpy people. Goodness gracious me! Things really are not that bad.

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Still okay, but will that stay?
August 1, 2013

Still okay, but will that stay?

Despite some quarter-related confusion caused by the Easter holidays this year, the first half of 2013 proved particularly noteworthy, writes FRANK BEETON.

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Inspect the unexpected
August 1, 2013

Inspect the unexpected

Regular 30-minute inspections of the vehicles in your fleet will lower your maintenance costs and reduce unnecessary and costly roadside breakdowns.

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Are we ever going to get it right?
August 1, 2013

Are we ever going to get it right?

A new minister of transport is sure to lead to more wasted time and no implementation of policy.

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Fuel or freedom
August 1, 2013

Fuel or freedom

Bad public transport and skyrocketing fuel prices can only have an undesirable effect on the logistics industry.

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New dawn for Limpopo and MAN
August 1, 2013

New dawn for Limpopo and MAN

With Limpopo Province’s fair share of gravel and informal roads, maintenance of the Great North Transport Company’s ageing fleet has become an ever-growing challenge....

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Lap or luxury
August 1, 2013

Lap or luxury

The local luxury coach market has been eerily quiet of late. FOCUS speaks to the industry’s chassis and body builders, as well as its...

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Electric buses are coming back
August 1, 2013

Electric buses are coming back

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from overseas.

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A question of respect
July 4, 2013

A question of respect

Ever since I can recall, I’ve viewed politics and politicians with a sceptical eye. You get what you give, after all  

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Ford Cargo: the Chinese connection!
July 2, 2013

Ford Cargo: the Chinese connection!

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON digs out an intriguing new Chinese twist to Ford’s re-awakened commercial vehicle...

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