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UD Trucks stars at Japan Mobility Show November 29, 2023 In keeping with its leading position within the Japanese commercial vehicle industry, UD Trucks played a starring role at the Japan Mobility Show (previously the Tokyo Motor Show). The 2023 Japan Mobility Show was fascinating – not least because it gave visitors an insight into the Japanese commercial vehicle industry. During the company’s press conference, UD president Kouji Maruyama highlighted a number of challenges to be addressed in Japan’s transport […]
Unpacked: motor vehicle rear end chevrons November 30, 2023 Regulation 191 of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, stipulates that warning signs – better known as chevrons – must be fitted to the rear of certain motor vehicles. What is their purpose and how should they be fitted? The Road Freight Association (RFA) explains… The warning sign or chevron fitted at the rear of a heavy goods vehicle warns other motorists that they are approaching a heavy […]
Logistics to play critical role in shift to e-mobility December 1, 2023 While South Africa’s electricity crisis is cited by many as the reason that the country is not ready for electric vehicles (EVs), Accenture’s Greg Cress contends that loadshedding could be the catalyst for the decentralisation of the country’s green energy rollout and may, in fact, fuel the shift to e-mobility. Speaking at a supply chain professionals conference co-hosted by SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) and […]
Face-to-face with Karin Rådström December 14, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Trucks has just launched the new eActros 600, which can do an impressive 500km without recharging. What does the future hold for e-mobility? What about the uptake in fuel cells? Those were amongst the questions that GIANENRICO GRIFFINI put to Karin Rådström, member of the board of management, Daimler Truck AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Gianenrico Griffini: The eActros 600 celebrated its world premiere in October and will be ready for production […]
Scania Rental Solutions drives business success December 5, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of transportation and logistics, businesses face increasing demand for adaptability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Scania Truck Rental Solutions emerges as a strategic partner, offering a paradigm shift in the way businesses approach their operational needs. Scania Truck Rental Solutions is not just about providing vehicles; it’s about unlocking the full operational potential of businesses. Whether you’re navigating peak seasons, expanding your fleet temporarily, or testing a new market, […]
AI and digitalisation in logistics: Opportunities and challenges abound December 14, 2023 Artificial Intelligence and digitalisation offer massive opportunities for the transport and logistics sector but, asrevealed by a recent webinar, it won’t all be plain sailing… Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalisation have emerged as transformative forces for Africa’s logistics, transport, and supply chain industries. The recent webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) on 30 November shed light on the vast opportunities presented […]
Fleet management predictive analytics shines through December 7, 2023 Fleet management includes managing various aspects of commercial vehicle operations, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, fuel, and driver management. Fleet management can be used to optimise a company’s transportation resources, lower costs, and improve safety. Traditionally, managers tracked fleet performance using manual methods and self-reporting from fleet drivers. This led to errors, where many data inputs were either omitted or overlooked, and meant that fleet managers had to make decisions based on […]
Iveco goes BIG! December 14, 2023 Iveco has spent €1bn updating its entire commercial vehicle range for the 2024 model year, in what it claims to be the biggest investment it has ever made. WILL SHIERS and GEORGE BARROW jetted to Barcelona for the announcement. Luca Sra, president, truck business unit, Iveco Group, said the updated range was the culmination of a four-year journey. “Striving for change is a full-time job to which we have dedicated all our resources over […]
Ranger and Amarok share International Pick-up Award December 8, 2023 For the very first time, the International Pick-up Award has been given to two bakkies. At the Solutrans 2023 Gala Banquet at EurExpo in Lyon, France, it was announced that the 2024 International Pick-up Award goes to the Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok. Ford Pro and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have now both won the International Pick-up Award three times. “Following the International Pick-up Award 2023 Group Tests, held in […]
Combining corporate leadership with community service December 11, 2023 What does it take to be a good leader? SANDILE KHOZA (C-Milt), group human capital executive at Access World, believes that while fulfilling a corporate role is important, it is also essential to give back to the community. As the clock struck midnight on 1 January 2023, I found myself at the intersection of a remarkable transition. After 18 years in logistics operations as senior manager, I embraced a new challenge […]
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