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The Johannesburg Expo Centre Nasrec will be abuzz between March 13 and 16, when the 2018 Bauma Conexpo Africa opens its doors. The largest trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles in Africa continues to attract international participation, highlighted by four new joint pavilions and exhibiting companies from all over the world. “In view of the general economic conditions, interest in Bauma Conexpo Africa is satisfying,” says Stefan Rummel, MD of Messe München. He […]
Goodyear has previewed some interesting innovations in tyre technology at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, one of which could have wide-ranging implications for fleet operators. The company’s intelligent tyre prototype is designed to ensure optimal connectivity between the tyre and fleet operators by incorporating a complete tyre information system, which includes a tyre, sensors and cloud-based algorithms that all work together to communicate in real-time with fleet operators via a mobile app. “As shared mobility continues to grow in popularity, […]
The infrastructure backlog afflicting African countries could soon receive some relief from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for International Trade (DIT). The World Bank estimates the backlog, in the sub-Saharan region alone, to be about US$93 billion (R1,1 trillion) a year. DIT in Africa has a presence in 21 countries across the continent and can enable the provision of these facilities through UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, a part of DIT. Loans can be extended […]
Customs regulations affect all companies involved in international trade. Regulations, costs and delays are just some of the issues… Logistics service provider Dachser has, therefore, designed processes that streamline operational functions within its customs team; which is made up of specialist personnel who are able to analyse and assess client requirements. “As the costs associated with bringing goods into South Africa are becoming more prohibitive – especially when importing from Europe and the United States – clients want reassurance that […]
Note: For the time being, Great Wall Motors SA (GWM) and Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) will only report aggregated sales data. The GWM and MBSA commercial vehicle market split volumes are estimates based on historical trends and forecasting techniques. Light Commercial Vehicles < 3 501 kg November Total: 14 587 December Total: 12 115 Fiat Group 47 41 Ford Motor Company 3 115 2 749 GMSA 1 697 910 GWM 164 142 Hyundai Automotive SA 294 156 JMC 30 21 […]
Note: For the time being, Great Wall Motors SA (GWM) and Mercedes-Benz SA (MBSA) will only report aggregated sales data. The GWM and MBSA commercial vehicle market split volumes are estimates based on historical trends and forecasting techniques. Light Commercial Vehicles < 3 501 kg Total: 11 689 Fiat Group 48 Ford Motor Company 2 372 GWM 184 Hyundai Automotive SA 207 Isuzu Motors South Africa 1 200 JMC 33 Kia South Africa 100 Mahindra 304 Mazda South Africa […]
FOCUS Issue 2 2018 is available to view as an Ebook or to download in pdf format. Click here to download in pdf format.
While Rail transport is not a strict focus of this magazine, it doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a decent system when I see one… It’s amazing how being removed from our daily routine can open our eyes to a better way of doing things. I started the year with a quick trip to Germany, final destination: Stuttgart (cue flashback of inquisitive immigration officials). Despite being around since the tenth century, Stuttgart city covers an area of 207,36 km2 while its […]
A general force to be reckoned with, Team De Rooy Iveco once again proved its might in the toughest rally races on the planet. Created to fill the gap left by the original African Dakar Rally, the Africa Eco Race has cultivated an enthusiastic following by amateur and professional competitors and spectators alike. With 2018 being its tenth edition, competitors set off on January 2 from Nador, Morocco, and ended on January 14 at Lake Rose near Dakar, Senegal – […]
A London-based enterprise is turning coffee grinds into fuel to power up London buses. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at this initiative, other alternatives and the need for new fuel solutions. The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is the leading reason for the search for new and better methods of producing fuel. Furthermore, this will help to provide alternatives as the price of fuel continues to increase. Bio-Bean, a start-up company based in London, in the United Kingdom (UK), aims to […]
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