Author:focus-on-transport
A solar energy project, which is ensuring that patients at hospitals in Malawi are not compromised by power outages, is the latest healthcare supply chain solution delivered in the region by Resolve Solution Partners – an Imperial Logistics company. As part of its plan to develop healthcare infrastructure in Malawi, the country’s Ministry of Health embarked on a US$ 3,7-million (R43,8 million) project to install solar energy at 85 health facilities nationwide. “The Ministry of Health contracted non-profit organisation, the […]
While it is often said that South Africa is at the forefront of the global tracking and telematics industry, it is interesting to see what others are doing. NKOSINI NGWENYA explores some current global fleet-management trends. The South African trucking industry has over the years struggled with the epidemic of vehicle theft. According to a recent report by Avis Fleet Management: “Nissan and Scania trucks are most targeted by criminals followed by Hino, Isuzu, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi and Toyota.” This […]
Operating in the timber industry is not for the faint-hearted. GAVIN MYERS chats to T3 Timber and Transport and one of its suppliers, Loadtech, to find out how they approach the task. Transportation within the timber industry is a highly specialised field that requires vehicles and equipment suited to the task. Large amounts of off-road and on-highway work is required – so trucks and trailers need to be suited to both environments, drivers need to be adept in all manner […]
The Koreans are coming! Expect to see lots of Daewoo-badged trucks on our roads soon! Daewoo Trucks has introduced the new-generation Maximus 6×4 truck tractor in South Africa. This model is ergonomically and aesthetically designed and has been well received by the early adopters. With a revenue of US$ 1 billion (R11,9 billion), Daewoo Trucks – a heavy and extra-heavy truck manufacturer – is based in South Korea with an assembly plant in Gunsan, South Korea. In addition, the company […]
I recently had a one-on-one with Thierry Pimi, MD of Cummins Southern Africa – a man who is passionate about growing his company, boosting the continent and empowering its youth. Cummins is on a really good wicket at the moment. Last year the company met and exceeded its annual plan, while achieving UD$ 20 billion in revenue worldwide. In southern Africa the team had an equally impressive year – but it is what is planned for the future that is […]
Aston Martin delivered shockwaves through the automotive world this past Sunday, April 1, after unveiling its latest competition-crushing monster-truck programme – “Project Sparta”. In what was already set to be a landmark year of motorsport for the luxury British marque, its entry into the monster-truck world adds even more excitement for fans worldwide, on top of both Aston Martin’s Formula One and FIA World Endurance Championship campaigns. Project Sparta, engineered in parallel with the brand’s upcoming DBX SUV, is set […]
Tracker Connect has been named the SA Qlik Master Reseller OEM Partner of the Year for 2017. According to SA Qlik’s MD, Jane Thomson: “OEM partnerships are critical to our business, enhancing business development and empowering us to better meet the needs of customers operating in niche areas. “Although Tracker has been a customer for many years, the partnership is relatively new. This makes this achievement even more praiseworthy, and one which must be celebrated,” confirms Thomson. “Tracker successfully embedded […]
The relationship between the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act and e-tolls has been highlighted in the media recently and, according to Justice Project South Africa (JPSA), is misleading and needs to be clarified. “While it is true to say that under the current Aarto Regulations, drivers of operator-class motor vehicles could have their driving licences suspended for failing to pay e-tolls (that is, if the points-demerit system was in force now) this is not true with respect […]
Mitsubishi Motors has lunched a new, special edition version of its accomplished Triton double-cab bakkie: the Athlete. Based on the 4×4 automatic derivative, this upgrade is not purely skin deep, as the Athlete boasts several important enhancements. However, if it was, that would not be a bad thing… Among the many design enhancements the Athlete features a sporty body kit with bold orange and black highlights (the orange is carried over into the leather-upholstered interior, too) and new black powder-coated, […]
Back in November 2017, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced a R3-billion investment to expand both the capability and capacity of the company’s two local manufacturing facilities. Part of the investment – for current and future engine programmes – is now coming to fruition at the company’s Struandale Engine Plant. “The investment includes the installation of a sophisticated new assembly line for an all-new diesel engine programme that will, most notably, power the exciting new Ford Ranger Raptor […]
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