Author:focus-on-transport
RFA condemns truck attacks July 10, 2023 The Road Freight Association (RFA) cannot believe that the scenes that unfolded on the N3 highway in the early hours of 9 July were anything other than a coordinated attack on the road freight sector. GAVIN KELLY explains that both the specific spot on the N3 and the timing of the incident were chosen to maximise mayhem and disruption. The road freight sector’s trucks carry 80% of the goods moved in and around […]
Mega-T unveils latest developments in road freight July 6, 2023 Mega-T – the premier expo for the trucking, transport, and trailer industry – will showcase the latest developments in road freight from 5 to 7 October. Taking place at Diamantvallei Landgoed east of Pretoria, Mega-T will showcase the latest products and services, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative trends that are revolutionising the industry. From trucks and trailers, tracking and security, parts, and maintenance to refuelling systems, navigation, and fleet management, this […]
Iveco is at it again: #ThankYouTrucker is back! July 4, 2023 In association with the Road Freight Association (RFA), Iveco has launched the 2023 edition of #ThankYouTrucker. It’s a new year, but the mandate remains the same – to find South Africa’s favourite trucker! Could he or she be one of your employees? #ThankYouTrucker 2022 was a massive success, with many inspiring entries about our country’s dedicated drivers submitted, prompting Iveco to bring back the initiative due to popular demand. Now […]
The skies will be busy at the 2024 Paris Olympics! July 4, 2023 Pioneer in advanced air mobility solutions AutoFlight and airport operations leader Groupe ADP will be flying experimental electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will serve as a global stage for innovation and progress, AutoFlight intends to showcase the capabilities of its world record-holding 250km range lift and cruise eVTOLs. Groupe ADP, […]
Kia K2700: a versatile performer June 30, 2023 The Kia K2700 is one of the only light commercial vehicles in South Africa with an unlimited kilometre warranty, an attribute that gives businesses real peace of mind. But what’s it like to drive on a daily basis? FOCUS journalist CLARE PETRA MATTHES put it to the test. My first thought on taking delivery of the K2700 was: “Can this really be a light commercial vehicle?” It was fitted with a huge […]
Safeguard assets and drivers with effective driver management May 29, 2023 Every month, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index notes the ongoing decline of South Africa’s rail network, with the road freight sector being forced to pick up the slack. While this growth in the road freight sector is welcome, it naturally results in more trucks on the road, more strain on the road network, and ultimately more dangerous roads. The recent Easter holiday accident rate once again highlighted just […]
Triasa to tackle trash tyres June 12, 2023 There are currently no up-to-date statistics regarding waste tyre accumulation in South Africa. The Waste Bureau took over waste tyre distribution management following the demise of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa). According to the bureau, South Africa generated approximately 300,000 tonnes of waste tyre material in 2018/19. The launch of the Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa (Triasa), the country’s first independent industry body, comes at […]
JC Auditors offers free online safety performance assessment for transport operators May 31, 2023 In a move to promote road safety, leading certification body JC Auditors has announced it will provide transport operators with free access to an online safety performance assessment tool. This initiative especially aims to assist smaller fleet operators, who often lack the resources to evaluate their overall safety performance. The online assessment also enables operators to gauge their performance in relation to the Road Transport Management […]
Michelin Connected Fleet launches in SA May 31, 2023 Some 70,000 customers from 16 different countries use Michelin Connected Fleet to travel millions of kilometres every year across Europe, North America, and South America. Now, as CLARE PETRA MATTHES reports, this service is available in South Africa. The group’s extensive experience in driving behaviour and tyre and vehicle management makes it fitting that Michelin is now offering Michelin Connected Fleet to South African transport operators. According to Marcus Baffoe-Bonnie, vice-president […]
Unitrans: taking data the extra mile with Qlik June 26, 2023 For Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (USCS), willingness to go the extra mile to deliver exceptional client service is critical. The company is able to do this thanks to Qlik. As the South African division of the broader Unitrans Group, USCS is more than just a trucking company that moves goods from A to B. It handles warehousing, freight forwarding and clearing, vehicle loading and offloading, yard management, and a […]
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