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Unitrans harnesses inclusivity to unlock the power of the individual March 31, 2023 Unitrans is proud to have been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), the global authority on recognising excellence in human resources (HR) strategy and people practices. The prestigious certification reaffirms Unitrans’ dedication to creating a working environment oriented to the needs and well-being of its employees. “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations,” says TEI CEO […]
SAPICS and SAAFF join forces for conference March 7, 2023 Supply chain practitioners from around the world will meet in Cape Town from 11 to 14 June 2023 for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s foremost knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession. The 45th SAPICS Conference features an exciting collaboration between SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) and the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), which will co-host the 2023 event. This powerful partnership will benefit SAPICS […]
Clark launches compact warehouse helper March 8, 2023 International industrial truck builder Clark has launched a new low-lift truck for light-duty applications. The new truck features a robust, maintenance-free Lithium-ion battery and represents a cost-effective option for a range of applications. Clark’s latest offering is the LWio15, a new low-lift pallet truck for light transport tasks. The LWio15 has a load capacity of 1 500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production, and in the warehouse. […]
Open letter to the new Minister of Transport March 29, 2023 The new Minister of Transport has a lot on her plate. GAVIN KELLY, CEO of the Road Freight Association, outlines the most pressing points of critical importance in this open letter. Dear Honourable Sindisiwe Chikunga, Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of Transport. The portfolio certainly ensures robust debate between the stakeholders and role players in the various modes, and the ensuing events in the road freight industry are […]
Essential telematics solutions for SMEs March 23, 2023 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an essential role in today’s national and global economies. Their importance when it comes to the contribution to the GDP and employment cannot be understated and they can gain substantial benefits from the use of telematics. Enter MiX Essential Solutions… Many SMEs own and operate vehicle fleets as part of their business – examples include builders, delivery services, landscaping, plumbing, and electrical companies. Because transportation for […]
Scania’s regional battery electric vehicles rock! February 27, 2023 Following the delivery of a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to Shoprite in South Africa comes the news that customers all over the world are snapping up Scania’s electric trucks. Scania introduced BEVs for regional transport in June 2022. With orders reaching 640 vehicles to date, the company sees clear momentum for electric vehicles. Following the announcement nine months ago, Scania has seen a strongly rising interest in these solutions: “We know that […]
AdBlue: from zero to hero March 29, 2023 South Africa was introduced to AdBlue some 13 years ago. Now, writes ALEX HIME, director of Viscol Eco Solutions, it is becoming increasingly popular in this country. With the World Cup coming to South Africa, 2010 was an exciting year. The world opened to us, bringing so many great things – like the Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system that saw the MiCiTi bus being introduced as the new means of public transport […]
Next Edition Volkswagen Amarok: High tech, high spec March 29, 2023 The new Amarok has been launched to the world’s media in Cape Town. JARLATH SWEENEY was there. When the original Amarok arrived on the scene in 2010, this one-tonne pick-up opened up a new customer base for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) in what was an expanding marketplace. Over 830 000 purchasers, in fact, snapped up the new vehicle all around the globe. Back then, the inaugural model was described […]
New Amarok: what to expect in SA March 10, 2023 The second-generation Amarok, which was designed in Germany and Australia but is being built in South Africa, goes on sale this month. In South Africa, the new Volkswagen Amarok range will be available in the following trim lines: Amarok (the base model, in single and double cab guise), Life, Style, PanAmericana, and the top-of-the-range Aventura. Four diesel engines and new 10-speed automatic transmission 2.0 TDI 110 kW: This four-cylinder engine […]
Comparison: Iveco to the four! March 29, 2023 Iveco has over 150 years of experience in designing and building trucks. In this tribute to flagship truck developments by the Italian brand over the past four decades, OLIVER WILLMS and a team of testers take four iconic vehicles – the Iveco TurboStar, EuroStar, Stralis, and S-Way – and put them to the test… When four generations of trucks – representing almost four decades of trucking history – came together for a […]
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