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In 40 years, more than three-million Iveco Daily vehicles have been manufactured on three continents and have hit the roads in 110 countries. Since it was first launched in 1978, the Daily has constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of Iveco’s customers. It has introduced groundbreaking innovations that have changed the industry: from the adoption of a truck-derived chassis with rear traction and independent front suspension, to the introduction of common-rail technology in 1999 – a world first – […]
“Data is the new oil.” A revealing statement made by an oil company that is more than 100 years old. However, the Fleet Solutions division of Shell South Africa is heading for an increasingly digital future, as it sets out to disrupt not only the fuel-supply industry, but other suppliers to the transport industry as well. It was thus that Shell South Africa hosted its Next Meets Now intractive customer experience event this week. “Our customers’ needs have changed and […]
One of the country’s most beloved bakkies is celebrating a special milestone this month … local production of the Isuzu bakkie has been taking place on South African soil for 40 years now! In that time, more than 600 000 Isuzu bakkies have been built locally, across six generations. The first bakkie was launched at an original selling price of R3 485 for a 1,6-litre petrol-engine bakkie and R4 295 for a 2,0-litre diesel-engine bakkie. Johan Vermeulen, Isuzu Motors South […]
The Reporting of Conveyances and Goods (RCG) – one of the three main pillars of the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) – will come under the spotlight at the 2018 SA Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) Congress, with an interactive panel session exclusively dedicated to this topical and important industry issue. From August 1, SARS will introduce penalties for RCG-non-compliance. The new Cargo Processing System (CPS), to be implemented under the RCG project, reflects the new legislative […]
Volvo Group Southern Africa has announced the appointment of Marcus Hörberg as the company’s new vice-president to lead its local operations, with effect from July 1. Hörberg boasts 20 years of experience in customer finance, business development, strategy and country management for the Volvo Group in emerging markets. For more than a decade, Hörberg has been MD and country manager for Volvo Group companies in the Balkans, Morocco and Peru. More recently, for the past five years he was the […]
FOCUS Issue 7 2018 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
Can a tyre expire and, if so, should vehicles and warehouses be checked to identify any potentially aged tyres that might constitute a problem? LIANA SHAW investigates Much is being said in the international press on the alleged “dangers” of fitting old tyres to one’s vehicle, and by old they are not referring to worn or partially used tyres, but, rather, to a manufactured tyre that has supposedly passed its expiry date. Brian Ross, investigative reporter for ABC News, recently […]
Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference, Transnet’s chief customer officer, Mike Fanucchi, acknowledged that trust and predictability were the big issues to be overcome in the road-to-rail debate. “Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) recognises the increasingly critical need for a predictable rail service that will support and enhance its drive to build successful partnerships with industry and third-party logistics service providers (3PLs),” he noted. “TFR has prioritised collaboration and partnerships with 3PLs in order to drive supply chain costs down and […]
Fuchs Lubricants Premium Maxx Performance engine oil now includes Fuchs XTL-Technology, specially developed for vehicles with modern exhaust after-treatment systems and turbochargers. It provides ageing stability and improved fuel-economy over the entire drain interval, due to oxidation stability. “The improvement in fuel economy over the drain interval is based on Fuchs XTL technology, compared with quality engine oils of the same SAE viscosity grade. It prevents deposits in engines and turbochargers and improves oil consumption by up to 27-percent, while […]
Supply-chain solutions specialist Cargo Carriers has of late invested heavily into skills development and training. In the 2018 financial year, the company’s apprenticeship programme attracted four diesel mechanics, who will significantly bolster the company’s existing team of highly competent technicians. These critical skills fulfil a vital role in the company’s strict fleet-maintenance regime, which has helped reduce operating costs and the carbon footprint by lowering fuel consumption and prolonging truck-replacement cycles. Meanwhile, the Cargo Carriers internship programme has been just […]
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