Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

Building electric dreams
May 1, 2013

Building electric dreams

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from overseas  

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Expecting the unexpected in Asia Pacific
April 4, 2013

Expecting the unexpected in Asia Pacific

The transport and logistics sector in the Asia Pacific region has been, and still is, developing at a fast rate. But with supply chain...

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Are we actually mad?
April 4, 2013

Are we actually mad?

We’ve all witnessed the deplorable way public transport operates on our roads. Perhaps it’s time for senior officials to experience it for themselves.  

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Isuzu eight-leggers agitate in Australia …
April 2, 2013

Isuzu eight-leggers agitate in Australia …

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON looks at some very interesting new multi-axle Isuzu extra-heavies that have appeared...

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Cry the beloved tuk-tuk
April 1, 2013

Cry the beloved tuk-tuk

My blood is boiling. And the tuk-tuks – or rather the lack thereof – are the reason why.

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Do accidents just happen?
April 1, 2013

Do accidents just happen?

 Recent truck accidents – that one might imagine came straight out of a movie – are not acceptable in a professional industry, says VIC...

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Mercedes-Benz buses back SABOA all the way
April 1, 2013

Mercedes-Benz buses back SABOA all the way

The Southern African Bus Operators’ Association (SABOA) held its 2013 national conference and exhibition at the CSIR conference centre in Pretoria, on February 28....

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Running rings around tyre troubles
April 1, 2013

Running rings around tyre troubles

SABOA supports and sustains the interests of the public transport industry, contributing to an improved, safer transportation environment for all relevant parties … FOCUS...

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Ze fantastic ZF
April 1, 2013

Ze fantastic ZF

One of the world’s largest manufacturers of vehicle driveline components, ZF is taking its local business to new heights with impressive product and service...

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Marcopolo’s Russian moves
April 1, 2013

Marcopolo’s Russian moves

In recent months, we have devoted a substantial number of column centimetres to the global business expansion activities of Brazilian bus builder Marcopolo SA....

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A working relationship
April 1, 2013

A working relationship

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa and the Southern African Bus Operators’ Association (SABOA) have a longstanding mutually beneficial relationship. JACO DE KLERK spoke...

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An end to funding woes?
April 1, 2013

An end to funding woes?

This year’s National Conference and Exhibition held by the Southern African Bus Operators’ Association (SABOA), attracted a massive crowd of bus and coach enthusiasts...

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