Author:focus-on-transport
Kia K2700: a versatile performer June 30, 2023 The Kia K2700 is one of the only light commercial vehicles in South Africa with an unlimited kilometre warranty, an attribute that gives businesses real peace of mind. But what’s it like to drive on a daily basis? FOCUS journalist CLARE PETRA MATTHES put it to the test. My first thought on taking delivery of the K2700 was: “Can this really be a light commercial vehicle?” It was fitted with a huge […]
Safeguard assets and drivers with effective driver management May 29, 2023 Every month, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index notes the ongoing decline of South Africa’s rail network, with the road freight sector being forced to pick up the slack. While this growth in the road freight sector is welcome, it naturally results in more trucks on the road, more strain on the road network, and ultimately more dangerous roads. The recent Easter holiday accident rate once again highlighted just […]
Triasa to tackle trash tyres June 12, 2023 There are currently no up-to-date statistics regarding waste tyre accumulation in South Africa. The Waste Bureau took over waste tyre distribution management following the demise of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa). According to the bureau, South Africa generated approximately 300,000 tonnes of waste tyre material in 2018/19. The launch of the Tyre Recycling Industry Association of South Africa (Triasa), the country’s first independent industry body, comes at […]
JC Auditors offers free online safety performance assessment for transport operators May 31, 2023 In a move to promote road safety, leading certification body JC Auditors has announced it will provide transport operators with free access to an online safety performance assessment tool. This initiative especially aims to assist smaller fleet operators, who often lack the resources to evaluate their overall safety performance. The online assessment also enables operators to gauge their performance in relation to the Road Transport Management […]
Michelin Connected Fleet launches in SA May 31, 2023 Some 70,000 customers from 16 different countries use Michelin Connected Fleet to travel millions of kilometres every year across Europe, North America, and South America. Now, as CLARE PETRA MATTHES reports, this service is available in South Africa. The group’s extensive experience in driving behaviour and tyre and vehicle management makes it fitting that Michelin is now offering Michelin Connected Fleet to South African transport operators. According to Marcus Baffoe-Bonnie, vice-president […]
Unitrans: taking data the extra mile with Qlik June 26, 2023 For Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (USCS), willingness to go the extra mile to deliver exceptional client service is critical. The company is able to do this thanks to Qlik. As the South African division of the broader Unitrans Group, USCS is more than just a trucking company that moves goods from A to B. It handles warehousing, freight forwarding and clearing, vehicle loading and offloading, yard management, and a […]
Sinotruk’s global ambitions laid bare June 26, 2023 A leader in China’s local commercial vehicle market, Sinotruk also attaches significant value to the overseas market. The export business is one of the primary focuses of the company’s strategic vision of becoming a world-class full series commercial vehicle group. Part of this strategy involves showcasing the best trucks China has to offer to global commercial vehicle markets – including South Africa. Sinotruk is already a frontrunner in the Chinese commercial vehicle […]
Real-time visibility: the transporter’s secret weapon June 7, 2023 Distribution and logistics companies in Africa face challenging times. Fuel prices are high, inflation is rising, road and rail infrastructure is patchy, and supply chains have yet to settle following years of pandemic disruption. Digital tech can potentially help to mitigate these circumstances. To grow and remain profitable in this landscape, leading transport and logistics companies are seeking to leapfrog traditional supply chain practises and gain a real-time view of transport […]
F1 goes green! June 27, 2023 DHL and Formula 1 are dedicated to a greener future! This is not just some arbitrary marketing statement; they’re taking action to minimise their carbon footprint via the introduction of trucks running on biofuel. This could reduce carbon emissions by at least 60% when compared to standard fuels. DHL and Formula 1 are taking sustainable logistics to new heights, as DHL introduces its first truck fleet running on biofuel. The courier company will be […]
DAF: destined for great things in South Africa June 27, 2023 2023 is proving to be an outstanding year for the DAF brand in South Africa. That’s according to Marius Barnard, managing director of Babcock’s Transport Solutions business (Babcock is the sole importer and distributor of DAF trucks and parts in South Africa). Barnard points out that local success comes off the back of an outstanding year for the brand globally in 2022. “DAF increased its European market share in […]
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