Author:focus-on-transport
The confidence level in South Africa’s construction industry plummeted to 17-year lows in 2017. In 2018, it was estimated that the industry could look forward to moderate growth. Nkosini Ngwenya finds out if this has been the case, and what the effect has been on the commercial-vehicle industry. The construction industry suffered major setbacks in 2017 particularly in the second and third quarters, when the sector experienced its lowest confidence level since the third quarter of 2000. According to the […]
The Fleet Solutions division of Shell South Africa is heading for an increasingly digital future, as it sets out to reshape the fleet world as we know it today, writes Gavin Myers. “Disruption” is one of the most talked about buzzwords in today’s boardrooms. As technology evolves and becomes ever more integrated into our daily personal and professional lives, more and more of the traditional ways of doing things are opened up for new, better ways to take over. Similarly, […]
Eventually, every vehicle needs at least one part replaced, which can easily become a time-consuming, expensive activity. FOCUS lists a few considerations to make the process easier. Some fleet owners might be lucky enough to avoid replacing parts by regularly purchasing new vehicles. However, many transport operators keep their vehicles for over a decade, which comes with its own challenges, including replacing expensive, but important, parts of the vehicle. Here are a few things transport operators should keep in mind […]
Connected this, Internet of Things that … The face of the logistics supply chain is becoming increasingly digital. Does that mean that things are fundamentally better? Do services automatically take a leap forward? How is the human factor affected? FOCUS finds out It can only be the natural progression for technology to underpin the modern logistics chain. As competition and speed to market become ever greater considerations, every link in the chain needs to talk to the others, while being […]
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks business unit has a new boss, and she comes with some impressive credentials. On July 1, Daimler Trucks & Buses (DT&B) Southern Africa welcomed Maretha Gerber as the new head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks for southern Africa. Gerber has held several leadership positions within Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) and brings with her a combination of retail experience within sales and marketing in various roles, as well as leadership skills. “Maretha is no stranger to the automotive sector and […]
A humble, focused, hands-on lady, Nona Chili is guiding Makwande Supply and Distribution to be an important player in the local fuel-distribution sector. That she has a trusted partner like Scania South Africa at her side doesn’t hurt, either Chili says that she fell into the fuel-transportation sector by default, but, listening to this intrepid CEO’s story, it seems more like a natural progression. Her career as a crude-oil trader began some 20 years ago and, in 2006, she opened […]
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 […]
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