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Forget South Africa’s world-class N3 and other national routes for the moment, because a dire situation has developed with some of the country’s regional routes – and it’s affecting many of the transporters who run them. I recently met with a prominent operator and industry consultants (who, for now at least, wish to remain anonymous). They alerted me to the frightening situation in the regions of Koster, Rustenburg, Lichtenburg, Kroonstad, Klerksdorp and Middelburg – to name a few. The roads […]
The 37th Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) will be taking place from Monday, July 9, to Thursday, July 12, at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre in Tshwane. Under this year’s theme: “Towards a desired transport future: safe, sufficient and affordable”, delegates can look forward to plenary addresses from various international and local transport experts, who will address this burning issue and provide viable solutions. Other sessions will cover interesting topics such as (but not […]
GRW Trailers launched the next generation of its tautliner trailer series, the Inkabi 2.0, at a packed-out function at its Boksburg premises last night. Inkabi is Zulu for bull, and symbolises the strength of the curtainsider, says GRW CEO, Gerhard van der Merwe. The Inkabi 2.0 builds on experience gained with the original version, launched in March 2015, and features many advanced design elements from GRW’s new partner, German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull (SCB). Key among these is the use […]
Worldwide logistics company DHL is partnering with semi-trailer manufacturer, Don-Bur, to launch a system that draws solar energy from trailer roofs and converts it into electricity to operate the trailer lights and tail-lifts. The Don-Bur system, called TRAiLAR, incorporates the use of a thin film of lightweight, durable solar matting, which is fitted to the roofs of articulated, box-truck and draw-bar trailers and is connected to the vehicle’s battery or additional on-board batteries via a charge controller. We think that […]
Crusade Logistics, a new black-owned logistics company, is setting new standards within the fuel-distribution industry thanks to the use of drones. This innovative transport operator has received industry accolades for driver safety, fuel efficiency and reliability. “We mark out the routes first with drones to give drivers visual cues and familiar landmarks on an electronic journey plan. We have seen a marked improvement in driver safety and it also reduces the risk of trucks getting lost with a full load […]
Following the extensions to its Durban factory premises and the introduction of injected polyurethane (PUR) foam panel manufacturing technology, truck body and trailer manufacturer Serco has upgraded and expanded its Boksburg repair facility to further improve service delivery to customers. The extensions comprise ten full-length trailer bays, each measuring 18 x six metres, providing a total extra work space of 1 080 m². One of the bays is fully equipped to function as a spray booth and includes extraction ducting, […]
Hyundai’s H1 panel van and nine-seater bus have received a bold new face with projection-style headlamps, bringing its modern look in line with the styling of the passenger-car and SUV range of the Korean manufacturer. New 17-inch alloy wheels add to the aesthetics of the 2,5-litre turbodiesel derivative, while the addition of an infotainment centre with a large touchscreen enhances the list of interior luxury and comfort features in both bus derivatives. A rear camera providing parking assistance (with a […]
Long-haul driving is not an easy job. Long hours of negotiating traffic, roadworks and bad roads, as well as fending off fatigue and boredom, can take their toll. If drivers have poor relationships with their fleet managers, their job can become even more difficult and stressful. Innovative Staffing Solutions MD, Arnoux Maré, says it is important to ensure drivers are not unduly stressed. “Stress leads to a lack of concentration, which could, in turn, lead to driver error and even […]
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Actros, launched locally at the end of May, comes with the promise of setting new standards as “the most efficient truck”. To really understand its promise of RoadEfficiency, one needs to look at the sum of the details… The new StreamSpace cab has been tested extensively in the wind tunnel, resulting in the most aerodynamic shape yet. Advanced new Euro-3 (OM460) and Euro-5 (OM471) engines are combined with an optimised drivetrain, the PowerShift 3 transmission, which results […]
At the beginning of June, the City of Tshwane hosted mayoral delegations from African capital cities as they attended the African Cities Sustainability Forum. The annual conference provided a platform to discuss the link between sustainable development, climate change and reduction of poverty. It was attended by more than 35 mayors from countries including Ghana, Uganda, Burundi, Cameroon, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius. As part of the week spent in Pretoria, the mayoral delegates spent time at the Iveco South Africa […]
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