Author:focus-on-transport
Hino is simply the best! October 23, 2023 Hino South Africa is officially simply the best! Why do we say this? Well, the company has not only continued its dominance in the combined score for the comparative customer experience survey by DataTrack, it’s also come first in the three evaluation categories – sales, service, and parts supply – for the third quarter of 2023! The combined score of 99.21 is one of the highest ever achieved by Hino in South […]
Sinotruk commits to a cleaner, greener future October 23, 2023 Sinotruk plays a major role in advancing research and development efforts in China’s commercial vehicle sector, especially in its farsighted approach to adopting new, cleaner energy. Sinotruk’s long-term strategic vision and business philosophy centre on creating a truly world-class commercial vehicle offering, based on cutting-edge technology and producing low-carbon solutions. As well as running the country’s sole National Research Centre for Heavy-Duty Truck Engineering and Technology, Sinotruk conducts a wide […]
Crowds flock to IAA Mobility October 23, 2023 An incredible half a million people flocked to the IAA Mobility exhibition in Munich last month, including CHARLEEN CLARKE, who reports that it was a fabulous event. What a show! This year’s IAA Mobility (which took place from 5 to 10 September) was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and clever exhibitions that we’ve attended. I can just hear the question in your mind: how can a show be clever? Well, it […]
Engen Driver Wellness at the forefront October 19, 2023 In partnership with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), Engen Driver Wellness is offering free voluntary health screenings to all commercial truck drivers during the month of October. All truck drivers passing through Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and the Northern, Eastern, and Western Cape are invited to visit participating Engen 1-Stops and Truck Stops for free voluntary health screenings. On […]
Transport Month is “like a car without wheels” October 16, 2023 The observance of Transport Month in South Africa in October again highlights government’s fractured, piecemeal approach to transport issues in the country, says the Automobile Association (AA). The association adds that while Transport Month has been launched with a bang, there appears to have been little or no progress in improving road infrastructure, or when it comes to the daily mobility crisis faced by millions of South Africans. The […]
One-on-one with Richard Fourie October 13, 2023 Tyres represent a substantial cost to transport operators. How does Goodyear support those operators and what solutions does it offer? These were amongst the questions we placed to Richard Fourie, managing director of Goodyear South Africa. Goodyear has been producing tyres in South Africa for many decades and, judging by Fourie’s feedback, is set to serve local transport companies for many more decades in the future. How does Goodyear view its role in […]
Transport planning needs to be integrated and sustainable October 10, 2023 It is Transport Month! What are the most important priorities for the transport sector – not only this month but also looking to the future? South Africa’s transport sector contributes 8 to 10% on average of our total greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions. This soars to 40% in urban areas, while 60% of road trips are made in private vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. Road transport is the main source […]
Landmark moment as Scania starts battery assembly October 9, 2023 The transport industry is changing, with more and more electric trucks hitting the road. In line with this trend, Scania has inaugurated its battery assembly plant at its headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden. The start of operations at the new plant enables the serial production of heavy-duty premium electric vehicles. Christian Levin, president and CEO of Scania and the Traton Group, is extremely proud of everyone at the company who has […]
Telematics, data, and analytics drive SME success October 9, 2023 Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can now harness the power of telematics, tracking, and data analytics to drive business efficiencies, competitiveness, and customer experiences, with technology pushing the evolution of how business is done across all industries. SMEs often don’t have the luxury to employ a dedicated fleet controller, with owners or staff managers fulfilling various roles. This leaves little time to focus on the technicalities of fleet tracking, asset […]
Used cooking oils power BMW Group logistics August 22, 2023 The future has already hit the Autobahn. Four trucks operated by logistics provider Guggemos travel several times a day between BMW’s plant in Munich and Landau an der Isar, about 120 km to the northeast. Green stickers proclaim their eco-credentials: “Ich tanke HVO100, um CO2 – Emissionen zu senken” (“I tank with HVO100 to save CO2 emissions”). Delivering supplies just in time from Landau to the plant in Munich, the trucks have […]
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