Author:focus-on-transport

ESG: Doing the right thing July 24, 2023 Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is now essential to businesses – and it’s about more than just ticking boxes. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTSA) unpacked the concept at its recent ESG Conference in Johannesburg, where COLIN WINDELL joined the delegates. Making the changes that will ensure a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future is no simple matter. Energy expert Martin Solomon put this quite succinctly when he addressed CILTSA’s […]

MAN honours Mandela Day with local orphanage donation July 20, 2023 Mandela Day, celebrated annually on Nelson Mandela’s birthday, 18 July, honours the legacy of Madiba, a global icon renowned for his commitment to social justice and equality. On this day in particular, companies, individuals, and groups are urged to commit 67 minutes of their time – representing the 67 years that Mandela battled for freedom – to deeds of kindness and making a difference. In line with this spirit, […]

We drive Hino’s safest truck ever: the 700 Series July 18, 2023 Hino’s new 700 Series truck is the company’s safest truck ever, as COLIN WINDELL discovers when climbing behind the wheel. The sudden flash of red brake lights and a vehicle slowing – or skidding to a stop – is something most drivers fear. But, for a truck driver carrying a full load, this is worst nightmare territory. Now, while it is nothing new or unique, Hino is justifiably […]

Low fuel consumption makes Kia K2500 a winner July 13, 2023 The Kia K2500 is perhaps less well-known than its more powerful sibling, the K2700. After driving one, however, COLIN WINDELL says there seems to be little to quibble about in terms of ability and efficiency. Our test unit came with a neatly fitted refrigerator unit and, although it was never quite loaded to its 1,000kg capacity, it was aimed at a few severe hills on the test route to […]

Could eFuels be the future? July 10, 2023 Synthetic fuels can potentially run almost CO₂-neutral internal combustion engines. They should, however, be produced with renewable energy, writes HEIKE HIENTZSCH. From a global perspective we are rich in energy, thanks to the inexhaustible resources of the sun and wind. On a local level this is not necessarily the case, as regions with limited wind and sun may struggle to cover even a small amount of their energy requirements from these sources. […]