Author:focus-on-transport
Iveco takes a stand against violence against women February 13, 2023 Iveco Bus has fired a salvo in the fight to stop violence against women. Sadly, South Africa has notoriously high levels of violence against women. According to a government report, a woman is murdered every three hours in South Africa; many are assaulted and raped before their death. While the situation in South Africa is extreme, it’s not unique. Violence against women happens all over the globe on a […]
Bespoke solutions for every industry January 26, 2023 Leading tracking and fleet management solutions provider Ctrack offers a wide variety of solutions aimed at any industry that utilises movable assets. Throughout its 35-year history, innovation and technology have been at the core of Ctrack’s ability to provide customers with bespoke solutions for an ever-changing environment. Ctrack is a South African company with solutions for South Africans, developed locally, thanks to continuous research and development. Many of the systems that are […]
Celebrating 15 years of certification excellence and innovation January 26, 2023 Eighteen years ago, having reached the ceiling as group compliance manager with a German multinational, Oliver Naidoo took a leap of faith, leaving full-time employment to follow his passion for compliance management systems. Three years later, having established a loyal client base, JC Auditors (JCA) was born. An exceptional work ethic – coupled with a team of seasoned professionals and key industry partnerships – has seen JCA establish itself […]
Supply chain disruption will continue, warns SAPICS January 26, 2023 Unprecedented disruptions and volatility in recent years have stretched supply chains to breaking point. In 2023, we can expect the so-called “Great Supply Chain Disruption” to continue to challenge industries around the world, according to SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in Southern Africa. War, raw materials shortages, rising energy costs, and extreme weather conditions are just some of the factors that will disrupt global supply chains in […]
Specialised, Agile Shipping Ensures On-Time Vehicle Delivery and Boosts Economic Growth January 31, 2023 The automotive sector is based on precision delivery. This means logistics companies must be agile, reliable, and willing to step up even at short notice, writes TAAREK HINEDI, vice president of FedEx’s Express Middle East and Africa operations. Businesses see logistics as a critical component of manufacturing operations. With traditional logistics slowly becoming outdated, it’s vital for businesses to constantly evolve and find new ways to […]
Ensure sobriety in the transport sector February 1, 2023 While it is each employer’s own choice to decide whether their workplace policies will involve drug and alcohol testing, as well as how and when these tests will be carried out, it is recommended that these policies be carefully revised and brought up to date – especially in the transport sector. Companies must do everything within their means to ensure a sober workforce is behind the wheel on South Africa’s roads. […]
How to measure tyre tread depth February 1, 2023 Much confusion exists regarding the correct manner in which to measure tyre tread depth. This is, however, prescriptively described by South African law. Although some sections of the law are somewhat ambiguous when read in isolation, when one considers all the normative references in the National Road Traffic Act and the applicable standards – such as the SABS 1550 and SABS 047 – one is able to understand the correct procedure. […]
Success in bus and coach sector for MAN February 2, 2023 MAN Automotive enjoyed a strong finish to 2022 and looks perfectly placed to build on this bus and coach segment success in 2023. We spoke to Siyabonga Nhleko, head of bus sales at MAN Automotive, about the company’s latest additions to the segment and what lies ahead for the coming year. MAN Automotive signed off the year in style, with an impressive performance in 2022. This comes in a […]
Engen: the progressive energy partner enriching lives February 2, 2023 As an Africa-based energy company, Engen’s focus is on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses. The company’s core functions include marketing primary refined petroleum products and providing convenience services via an extensive retail network. Engen’s products are exported to more than 30 countries – mostly in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands – and the company has approximately 1 500 service stations in these regions. Engen offers […]
Does the 21-day grace period apply to truck licences? February 3, 2023 The 21-day grace period after a motor vehicle licence expires applies to heavy motor vehicles exceeding 3 500 kg gross vehicle mass (GVM)/gross combination mass (GCM) too, says Kevin van der Merwe, executive manager: certification and operations, at the Road Freight Association (RFA). In recent months, the Association has on numerous occasions been contacted by operator members for assistance and clarity on the grace period applicable when a […]
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