Author:focus-on-transport
Last year, income generated by road transportation in South Africa was estimated to be more than R110 million, according to Statistics South Africa. This year, the transport industry has taken a series of knocks including record-high petrol prices and the downturn in the economy. DriveRisk, an innovative transport solutions company, endeavours to protect the most important resources within the industry: the drivers, the vehicles and the products on the trucks. DriveRisk offers a range of customisable tools to protect its […]
Now, more than ever, it is important for businesses to know where their costs lie. “Luckily, in the road-transport and vehicle-fleet sectors, there are several areas in which costs can be identified, managed and reduced,” says Hein Jordt, MD of Ctrack SA. One area in road transport that has a massive impact on operating costs pertains to the drivers. “This is why Ctrack has dedicated solutions that can track and monitor driving behaviour and identify instances such as harsh acceleration, […]
I have seen the future of transport – and it’s looking fabulous! I was given a taste of transport things to come recently in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the home of ZF. The company hosts its Technology Day each year (one year, passenger vehicles are discussed, the next year commercial vehicles get their turn). And I saw some truly astounding technology in action. By far the most impressive demonstrations were those involving autonomous vehicles; it’s quite spooky to see these vehicles drive […]
The Indian transport industry is expected to increase to R2,8 trillion in value within two years – with the potential to create three-million new jobs by 2022. To prepare, the first-ever cargo policy will be introduced and the maximum axle load of heavy vehicles will be increased by 20 percent A public investment of about six-trillion Indian rupees (R1,15 trillion) has been promised to improve infrastructure in India. Around 50 percent will go towards improving road, rail, waterways and state-of-the-art […]
“Many envious eyes were directed towards us as we motored along the challenging route,” writes JARLATH SWEENEY, editor of Ireland’s Fleet Magazine, about a very special, customised Ford Transit. Hidden within the scenic valleys of South Wales is a growing, relatively new startup company that is gaining strength in terms of reputation and sales by customising Ford commercial vehicles. But what happens at Mamhilad Park Estate near Pontypool under the MS-RT banner is not bespoke customisation on behalf of clients. […]
More than 630 delegates descended on the council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre during July for the 37th annual Southern African Transport Conference. GAVIN MYERS was one of them Choosing between the dozens of sessions that were offered during the four-day conference was a tough task. Academics and industry thought leaders from all sectors related to transport provided delegates with much food for thought. The conference kicked off with a welcome by Kenny Kistan, chairman of […]
An all-new coach, based on award-winning design and technology, has been released onto the South African market. Meet the Irizar i6S Plus. Safety, comfort, design and technology are the four hallmarks of every Irizar vehicle, and the new i6S Plus is no exception. As Irizar Southern Africa’s top-of-the-range vehicle, the i6S Plus arrives on local shores after being launched in Europe during 2017. (Its four defining hallmarks led it to be the Spanish Coach of the Year.) Suitable for luxury […]
Volvo Bus Southern Africa has partnered with MCV to manufacture luxury and semi-luxury coaches, which were showcased at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference. FOCUS chatted to Volvo about its first vehicle in the semi-luxury sector with MCV Volvo Bus Southern Africa showcased a variety of its services and products at the 2018 Saboa Conference; including its B9R and B11R chassis with the MCV and Predator bodywork. Marius Botha, director of Bus South Africa at Volvo Group […]
MAN Automotive South Africa launched two new product offerings for the bus sector at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference and it did not disappoint. It showcased elegant vehicles that will make everyone want to use public transport. There are very few opportunities in South Africa for bus manufactures to showcase their product offerings. Saboa is the perfect platform – and MAN knows this. Philip Kalil-Zackey, head of bus sales at MAN Automotive South Africa said: “We […]
The proudly South African commercial vehicle manufacturer had its luxury MCV 600 and semi-luxury MCV S140N on display at the 2018 Southern African Bus Operators Association (Saboa) Conference to showcase its new range. The Saboa Conference gave MCV the opportunity to see what its competitors are up to and meet with clients. This was especially important, as the manufacturer launched two new buses, which its clients had not yet seen. Awny Sadek, GM of MCV, said: “MCV is a Saboa […]
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