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Supply chain metamorphosis at SAPICS conference November 14, 2023 In today’s volatile business environment, supply chains have had to undergo a significant transformation; they are no longer linear processes. This metamorphosis will be explored at the next annual SAPICS Conference. Supply chains have become dynamic and interconnected ecosystems capable of rapidly adapting to emerging technologies, market trends, and global challenges. To ensure that African supply chain professionals are equipped to understand the changes, challenges, and opportunities in this new supply […]
MLM Logistics: Pioneering Excellence in Road Freight November 15, 2023 Incorporated in 2016, MLM Logistics is a 100% black-owned company, committed to providing unparalleled logistical road solutions in South Africa. With a track record that speaks volumes, MLM Logistics has become synonymous with transformation, reliability, experience, and industry focus. At the core of MLM Logistics’ offerings is the ability to seamlessly manage and transport raw materials and finished goods, empowering client companies to save costs through reduced transportation and infrastructure […]
Scania V8 770S comes to town! November 3, 2023 Scania Southern Africa has announced the launch of the Scania V8 770S, a truck that delivers maximum power with minimal impact on the environment. Southern Africa urgently needs to break the link between increasing demand for transport and increasing carbon emissions, noise, congestion, and road accidents. To support this transition, Scania Southern Africa is launching the Scania V8 770S in South Africa. With improved energy efficiencies, low fuel consumption, and decreased carbon emissions, legendary […]
Road Freight Summit helps SMEs reach next level November 6, 2023 The first-ever Road Freight SME Summit took place at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton last month. Its primary focus was to provide an enabling platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to scale up and take their businesses to the next level. SUZY BERNSTEIN, who wrote and took the photographs for this report, says the summit achieved its goal. The summit’s primary focus was to provide a platform for […]
HCEVs ready to roam in Kenya! September 28, 2023 Many would say that Africa isn’t ready for electric vehicles (EVs), but Kenya-based EV startup Roam is proving the naysayers wrong. Marking a major advancement towards sustainable urban transit on the African continent, Roam has announced the launch of its second electric bus: the Move, an electric 42-seater shuttle bus, has been fully designed and assembled in Kenya. Equipped with a 170-kWh battery pack, the electric shuttle bus can travel 200km […]
Fuchs keeps the off-highway segment moving forward November 3, 2023 Lubricants for Africa’s off-highway sector need to withstand high ambient temperatures and adhere to stringent OEM specifications. Fuchs has risen to this challenge by providing products with extended drainage intervals alongside high-specification lubricants and greases to ensure optimal performance and equipment longevity. Keeping the off-highway segment always on the move is a key focus area for Fuchs Lubricants South Africa, says Andy Weddell, local segment lead: commercial vehicles. Operating in […]
WearCheck launches bespoke grease analysis kits November 9, 2023 Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, has always performed grease analysis during routine asset health assessments. Now, the company has launched a dedicated grease testing kit. In addition to elemental analysis and particle quantifier (PQ) tests, the new test kits also undertake these assessments on grease being analysed: water by Karl Fischer, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), microscopic particle examination, and image capture. “With nearly 90% of all bearings being lubricated with grease, […]
Simplified fleet management with Sasol November 16, 2023 Gain complete control over your company’s fuel transactions and visualise your logistical efficiency with Sasol’s on-road fuel management system: FuelEasy. Sasol is a proudly South African company that understands the local market and recognises the importance of optimally managing any fleet and fuel costs. Its on-road fuel management system provides complete control over all fuel transactions across its participating retail network. PEACE OF MIND A highly secure transaction platform: FuelEasy offers the […]
Truck Innovation Award for MAN autonomous driving November 16, 2023 MAN’s autonomous driving projects, the ATLAS-L4 and ANITA, have won the 2024 Truck Innovation Award. The International Truck of the Year (IToY) journalists presented the award to Lukas Walter, senior vice president engineering truck MAN Truck & Bus; Andreas Zimmermann, head of electrics and electronics automation system; Amelie Jacquemart-Purson, head of the ANITA project; and Sebastian Völl, head of the ATLAS-L4 project, during Solutrans, the biennial trade fair for haulage […]
Fuel thieves thwarted! November 16, 2023 Fuel theft is a serious concern for every South African fleet operator and can easily lead to a loss of R60,000 per truck each year! In theory, however, this is not something that keeps DAF operators awake at night. In 2019, Babcock achieved a significant milestone, becoming a pioneer among truck suppliers in South Africa by adopting TankSafe Optimum as a standard feature. This exclusive fuel security device not only guards against various forms […]
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