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Face to face with the 2024 Dakar winner! March 11, 2024 One of the advantages of serving on the International Truck of the Year jury is the fact that it really opens doors. In this case, it opened the door to the Dakar-winning Iveco piloted by Martin Macík, who was one of an incredible seven Iveco drivers who finished in the Top 10 at the Dakar this year! It also secured us a personalised photograph! But, enough about the souvenirs; […]
IFOY finalists announced March 8, 2024 A total of 17 products from 15 companies are in the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) final this year. All finalists will undergo the IFOY Audit during the Test Camp Intralogistics at Messe Dortmund, Germany, from 8 to 11 April. The finalists for the IFOY Award 2024 have been announced – after much head scratching! A total of 35 companies put forward their products, but only 15 intralogistics providers from six […]
Inspirational excellence from a “great dad” March 15, 2024 Standing before the distinguished audience at the second annual MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards on 8 June 2023, JONATHAN MPHAKE couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the significance of the moment. Having been named the Best Fleet Manager in South Africa at the inaugural awards in 2022, I was honoured to be able to address the audience on this momentous occasion, following in the footsteps of industry stalwarts like Gavin Kelly, CEO […]
Sinotruk shatters records in meteoric rise March 13, 2024 On 1 March 2024, the departure ceremony of Sinotruk’s 14,000th exported heavy truck for the month of February was met with great fanfare. The ceremony took place as the truck, along with 50 others, was driven out of customs in the Jinan Zhangjin Comprehensive Bonded Zone, a 5.22-km2 trade and import hub in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. A number of dignitaries were there […]
Scania celebrates record year March 13, 2024 Scania’s Annual and Sustainability report, detailing its financial, social, and environmental performance in 2023, has been published. It reveals that the company had a strong finish to a record year. As we all know, 2023 was another year in which geopolitical and macroeconomic instability had an impact on the business environment. Scania was able to navigate through this, however, proving its financial resilience and ability to deliver sustainable growth. In 2023, the company’s […]
Revealed: why we need international standards March 11, 2024 We’ve all heard about international standards like ISO. But are they really necessary? Oliver Naidoo, managing director of JC Auditors (JCA), tackled this issue at the recent Transport Forum meeting at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). He delivered a compelling presentation on the pivotal role of international ISO standards in fostering sustainable supply chains, with a focus on adoption within South Africa. Naidoo’s insights shed light on the critical benefits and […]
Isuzu D-MAX delivers yet again October 17, 2023 Isuzu’s D-MAX 3.0 V-Cross 4×2 double cab does not deviate from the model range’s long-standing reputation. FOCUS’s BAREND VAN WYK was impressed by this stylish, sporty, and comfortable bakkie. The first thing I must say is that I thoroughly enjoyed this vehicle. As promised by Isuzu, it is super comfortable, looks absolutely amazing, and offers great fuel consumption. From the outside, the seventh generation of the D-MAX range is bolder and sportier […]
Autonomy abuzz all around? January 25, 2024 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is making great strides in the development of autonomous light commercial vehicles for use in mobility and transport services. En route to series production readiness, the self-driving all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD recently hit the road, giving political decision-makers, public authorities, and business representatives an idea of the vehicle’s control capabilities. Electrification of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) makes sense, as they’re usually used for last-mile deliveries or transport confined […]
Testing makes the difference January 26, 2024 Test Camp Intralogistics will open its doors for the fourth time at Messe Dortmund on 10 and 11 April 2024, with over 100 innovations on display, covering around 10,000m2. We asked Thilo Jörgl, event manager, to explain its motto, “Testing makes the difference”, and provide insights into this logistics event. It’s almost time for Test Camp Intralogistics, the test event with an accompanying congress. Test driving forklifts, working with exoskeletons, operating all kinds […]
Innovative fleet management from Ctrack January 23, 2024 Running a business in the transport and logistics industry is fraught with challenges that can only be conquered by partnering with a well-developed telematics and fleet management platform. Ctrack boasts almost 40 years of experience and now offers an all-encompassing solution with the ability to tailor solutions to cater for businesses of all sizes, operating in a wide variety of industries. “Ctrack offers next-generation telematics and data intelligence that allow business owners […]
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