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Sinotruk continues to grow global network September 26, 2023 Having set its sights on the international market, frontrunning Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Sinotruk is pushing to become a major global player. The company has led the way in its homeland for many years, but it places huge significance on expanding its international operations. Overseas markets (such as South Africa) represent the chance to showcase the best commercial vehicles China has to offer to the world – one of the core tenets […]
Could Luxembourg Rail Protocol solve SA’s logistics woes? September 13, 2023 In June 2023, the Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa formally approved the submission of the Luxembourg Rail Protocol to the Cape Town Convention (LRP) to Parliament for ratification. VIVIEN CHAPLIN, director of the corporate and commercial practice and head of the mining and minerals sector at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), says it could it be critical to solving SA’s logistics woes. In its official statement, the cabinet […]
JC Auditors marks 15 years by giving back September 27, 2023 JC Auditors (JCA), a company that specialises in international certifications, is celebrating its 15th anniversary by introducing a series of impactful initiatives aimed at fostering safety, compliance, and efficiency within the South African supply chain. Based on industry demand, the JCA team is launching initiatives that address pressing challenges faced by the transport sector, particularly the distressingly high accident rate on the roads. With a profound understanding of the […]
Glimmers of hope at SABOA Conference September 15, 2023 Under the banner of “Navigating Policy Uncertainty”, the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA) Conference revealed that bus and coach operators have little reason for cheer. But COLIN WINDELL reports that glimmers of hope did shine through at the Nasrec Showgrounds early in September. Bus and coach operators are facing incredibly difficult operating circumstances with rising fuel prices, interest rate uncertainty, and ongoing loadshedding (currently at Stage 6). Accordingly, Lesiba Manamela, […]
Supply chain profession discriminates against women September 18, 2023 More than half of the respondents in the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey undertaken by SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) said that they had experienced or witnessed discrimination in the workplace. In a panel discussion at the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, some of the survey results were presented and a panel of women supply chain leaders shared their experiences […]
Scania saves the planet, one truck and tree at a time September 13, 2023 Scania Southern Africa is planting a forest: the company has announced that it will plant one tree for every customer who partners with it to drive the shift to a sustainable transport solution. Truck manufacturers are producing trucks that emit lower emissions than ever before, but transport remains an environmental challenge in South Africa. When fossil fuels (like diesel) burn, they release carbon dioxide and other […]
Stunning trucks on display at Waterford Show July 31, 2023 The Waterford Truck Show celebrated several important anniversaries within the truck industry. However, the real attractions at this event were the trucks on display: they are real eye candy! Last month, in conjunction with the Dungarvan Agricultural Show, County Waterford gathered over 500 working trucks and fleets in the coastal Irish town, alongside vintage, classic, and show trucks from all over Ireland and the UK. In addition to celebrating its […]
Babcock launches DAF Premium Select July 31, 2023 Babcock is taking used DAF trucks to a new level with the recent launch of DAF Premium Select. Incorporated in Babcock’s used trucks division, DAF trucks are fully refurbished, certified, and given the DAF seal of approval before getting a second lease on life in the pre-owned truck market. Only A-grade used DAF trucks make the cut after undergoing thorough mechanical and cosmetic inspections, full service history verification, and roadworthiness tests. To […]
MAN donates engine to local college August 1, 2023 In an economic environment where people are grappling with youth unemployment and mismatched skills development, MAN Automotive (South Africa) has committed to plugging the gaps. Nicola Jenvey reveals that, in keeping with this spirit, the company has donated an engine worth over R800,000 to Elangeni TVET College. MAN Automotive (South Africa) has donated a CLA engine – the D0836LFL10 with SE2 – to Durban’s Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training […]
Ctrack channels its Power to Predict August 2, 2023 Ctrack, a leading player in the telematics business, is transforming its business with the slogan “The Power to Predict”. This is the nucleus of a new strategy as the company looks to meet customers’ high demands in a challenging and changing environment. C track has a long history of market leadership in the telematics, fleet management, and technology development that has facilitated industry disruptions during the 38 years since the company’s […]
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