Author:focus-on-transport
Cleaning up our act for Africa February 1, 2024 In Africa, climate change contributes to mounting food insecurity, poverty, and displacement. Luckily, many companies are facing these challenges head on. Climate change, including rising sea levels and the melting of East Africa’s iconic glaciers, has severe ramifications across Africa. “In sub-Saharan Africa, climate change could further lower gross domestic product by up to 3% by 2050,” says Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, commissioner for rural economy and agriculture at the African […]
MAN: focusing on sustainable and profitable growth February 2, 2024 Last year was an excellent year for MAN Automotive South Africa. MD Jan Aichinger is predicting a challenging 2024 but – as he tells CHARLEEN CLARKE – he relishes this scenario. Aichinger took the reins of MAN Automotive on 1 May 2023. He was no stranger to South Africa, having spent many previous years in the country, but, as he says, he encountered a completely different market. “When I arrived […]
How can we fix rail and transportation sector challenges? February 2, 2024 Despite having Africa’s most advanced railway system, with about 30,000km of track, South Africa’s rail and transportation sector faces significant challenges. ACTOM Signalling GM: engineering projects and contracts, Leonard de Villiers, discusses potential solutions. State-owned enterprise (SOE) Transnet, which operates a freight rail division, is currently struggling with issues such as rampant vandalism, insufficient infrastructure and a lack of capacity and skills within its workforce. These challenges have […]
Legal pitfalls in hazardous goods transportation January 30, 2024 The transportation of dangerous goods by road is heavily regulated under South African law. Norton Rose Fulbright admiralty and shipping team director PETER LAMB says these laws need to be understood by all involved in the sector. The National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 (NRTA) regulates the transportation of dangerous goods by road. The National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), 2000 published thereunder incorporate the South African National Standards (SANS). All […]
Are your drivers dry? January 30, 2024 Just as intoxicated workers are a danger – especially when operating power tools or heavy machinery – intoxicated delivery drivers endanger both themselves and other road users. Ensuring both in-house and outsourced drivers remain alcohol-free on the road is a critical risk mitigation measure companies must take, writes RHYS EVANS, MD of Alco-Safe. Whether on the road or in the workplace, alcohol testing is a legal requirement for the safety of others. When […]
Trucking into Gaza: bottlenecks mean starvation January 30, 2024 Bottlenecks at the Rafah crossing in Egypt are stopping the well-oiled wheels of the World Food Programme’s (WFP’s) supply chain in its tracks. SUZANNE FENTON joins a convoy. Colleagues tell us Hepatitis A is the number one disease in Gaza. Diarrhoeal illness is also rife due to the lack of any kind of sanitation. People – including babies, children, and pregnant women – are forced to drink dirty water or collect […]
Red Sea attacks send freight rates through the roof January 30, 2024 The Red Sea has become a focal point of concern for international trade. The ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels are disrupting vital shipping routes, compelling shipping companies to reassess their operational strategies. The increased risk of hijackings and attacks is not only endangering the safety of vessels and their crews but is also triggering a domino effect on trade, leading to rerouting, heightened insurance costs, and delays. “The […]
Building across borders with Sinotruk November 15, 2023 The manufacturer’s participation in major projects undertaken by a number of Chinese corporations across the globe has been founded on its excellent relationships with various significant customers in the construction industry. The manufacturer’s participation in major projects undertaken by Chinese corporations across the globe has been founded on its excellent relationships with several significant customers in the construction industry. A Strong Customer Base at Home and Abroad Sinotruk already has a strong […]
Time to act? November 15, 2023 For several years now, the automotive industry has been undergoing a rapid transformation. A combination of technology trends, changing customer behaviour, the various supply shortages, and the proposed regulation of the European Union (EU) have put companies under pressure. Electrification is also expected to massively impact the forces at play in the European and global aftermarket. A joint study by the strategy consultancy Roland Berger and CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, found […]
Ctrack offers the ultimate smart fleet management solutions November 24, 2023 As South Africa’s leading fleet management and telematics provider, Ctrack prides itself on being able to offer bespoke solutions for a wide variety of businesses and their unique needs. The company’s smart integrations facilitate a range of user-defined fleet management solutions. With nearly 40 years of research and development expertise, Ctrack is able to provide the ultimate in customisation and the “Power to Predict”. This is possible thanks to […]
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