Author:focus-on-transport
Tools worth R88.48 billion stolen from vans October 10, 2022 We all tend to think that crime is particularly out of control in South Africa, and yes, that certainly is true. But crime definitely isn’t a uniquely South African problem. We’ve just received news that tool theft from vans is now costing UK tradespeople £4.4 billion every year – that’s around R88.48 billion! According to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, tool theft in the UK has soared in the […]
Visitors flock to Electra Mining October 10, 2022 More than 30 000 visitors made their way to this year’s Electra Mining Africa 2022 show, which saw almost 700 exhibitors occupy more than 60 000 m2 of exhibition space. The continent’s largest trade show made its return in September 2022 after a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic. Specialised Exhibitions, organiser of Electra Mining Africa, is a member of the Montgomery Group, one of the most widely respected exhibition companies in […]
SmartWitness launches road and driver-facing dashcam October 14, 2022 SmartWitness – a leading global provider of video telematics solutions with roots dating back to 2007 – has launched a novel dashcam that can face the road, the driver, or both. Industry-first modular flexibility is being brought to video telematics by the new KP2 dashcam from SmartWitness. The KP2 is a compact, road-facing camera with a snap-on driver-facing camera option, enabling commercial fleets to add driver-facing video at any time with […]
Abuzz with innovation October 11, 2022 The IAA, which took place from September 20 to 25 in Hannover, Germany, was abuzz with innovation (you can read the general review on page 26). Trailers and the refrigerated transport segment were certainly not left out in the cold. Under the motto “Innovations for Transport Efficiency”, Schmitz Cargobull showcased a range of products that can reduce the total cost of ownership for transport operators and enhance the cooling efficiency for temperature-controlled freight. First […]
Scania decarbonises heavy transport October 3, 2022 At IAA 2022, Scania demonstrated the future of transport – and it’s both sustainable and electric. Speaking at the company’s press conference, Christian Levin, CEO of the Scania Group, revealed that 50% of the total vehicle sales volume is expected to be electrified by 2030. Scania premiered its new electrified tractor for regional transport operations, its powerful solutions comprising digital and connected services, and its charging solutions at the expo. The group’s purpose […]
Do we really need costly dashcams? October 14, 2022 Dashcams are all very well, but sophisticated ones come with hefty price tags. Are they really necessary? Michael Bloom, head of marketing for SmartWitness at Sensata Technologies, doesn’t think so. Ever since video telematics vendors began incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their products, both the size and the cost of dashboard cameras have risen beyond the point of no return for many fleet managers. Today, some commercial dashcams are roughly the […]
Production line ready to roll October 12, 2022 As the first global truck manufacturer to do so, Volvo Trucks has started series production of electric extra-heavy commercial vehicles. With these new additions, Volvo Trucks has six electric truck models in series production globally. Volvo Trucks has begun series production of the electric versions of the company’s most important product range, its extra-heavy commercial vehicles: the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX. These electric heavy-duty trucks can operate at a […]
Out of disaster, innovation September 6, 2022 Feeding a population of more than 1.4 billion, the World Bank has predicted that Africa’s food and beverage market will reach over US$1 trillion by 2030. While the industry has faced significant challenges since the onset of Covid, especially in terms of delivery and supply chain management, the crisis has also served as a catalyst for innovation. Oliver Elirani, managing partner of the Ollen Group – a global consulting firm with offices in […]
A perfect partnership October 14, 2022 We chat to Arno Kock, finance director at Orange River Tankers (ORT), to gain some industry insights and discover how the right partnerships can drive a business forward. Starting as a family-owned business in 1981, ORT was set up by WHC Barnard to serve the agricultural industry in the Orange River region. Originally the company had 10 full-time employees and six trucks. The growth of the region’s wine industry demanded an increase in the […]
Advertorial – New MAN: Simply my truck October 11, 2022 Following the success of the new MAN Truck generation range, MAN continues to push the barrier in bridging the engineering gap between driver expectations and the output imagined by business owners. This customer-centric approach has led to innovative design elements in the TG range that address precisely what the market requires. Perfect truck, perfect fit The new MAN TG combines outstanding ergonomics, functionality, and an unmistakable design to provide the […]
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