Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

January 1, 2012

Forecasting 2012

With the world economy in turmoil, how many new trucks and buses will be sold in South Africa in 2012?

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It’s time for Africa
December 4, 2011

It’s time for Africa

What is happening in the transport industry in Africa? What are we getting right? Where can we improve? Can we compete internationally?  FOCUS gives...

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Volvo restructures
December 2, 2011

Volvo restructures

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON ponders over the Volvo Group’s new structure, updates the international van scene,...

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December 1, 2011

Power of 10

As we celebrate 10 years of publishing FOCUS on Transport and Logistics, this issue of the magazine pays tribute to the people who keep...

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December 1, 2011

N3 takes its Toll

Empty alcohol containers found along the busiest trucking route in South Africa tell a worrying story.

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The S-word
December 1, 2011

The S-word

South Africa’s coach and bus industry has a rich history, and for many years has made a vital contribution to the economic and social...

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Life’s a gas in Rome
December 1, 2011

Life’s a gas in Rome

A whopping 95% of the citizens of Rome have a public transport stop within 300 metres of home – and catching a bus is...

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Grouped together for this photograph, the family resemblence between Scania’s Citywide, OmniExpress and Touring models is clearly evident
December 1, 2011

Swedes steal the Kortrijk show

Scania and Volvo both launched important new models at the Busworld Kortrijk exhibition in Belgium, reports FRANK BEETON.  

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BRT: urban-transport solutions
December 1, 2011

BRT: urban-transport solutions

With many cities in the world facing similar transport challenges that come with a growing need for mobility, Daimler Buses continues to lead the...

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Volvo has regained the ‘World’s Most Powerful Truck’ title with its 551 kW FH16 750 model.
November 2, 2011

Volvo back on top (for now…)

In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON takes the “world’s most powerful truck” story to its next level, examines...

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November 1, 2011

It’s official: Hino cares!

One of the enduring themes at this year’s Johannesburg International Motor Show was that of after-sales service, with truck manufacturers realising that this is...

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Truck market shows growth!
November 1, 2011

Truck market shows growth!

While business confidence remains a concern, the truck market is growing. So says FRANK BEETON in his review of the third quarter of 2011...

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