Author:focus-on-transport
Towing a trailer? Read this first April 25, 2023 There are several laws to adhere to when towing a trailer. This doesn’t just apply to truckers, but also to the general public. Most drivers find themselves needing to draw a trailer from time to time, whether to get rid of garden refuse, take extra gear on holiday, or move a variety of other goods. When the need arises, they hire one from the local trailer rental business or borrow from […]
IVECO S-Way and Scuderia Ferrari: Making F1 magic May 3, 2023 Iveco has delivered two Iveco S-Way heavy trucks to Scuderia Ferrari. The two trucks will join the fleet of Iveco vehicles supplied to Scuderia Ferrari, and will be used for the transport of the Formula 1 team’s cars and equipment to the world championship racetracks. As official partner of Scuderia Ferrari and official sponsor of Ferrari Challenge Europe, Iveco has delivered two Iveco S-Way trucks in a ceremony at […]
Revealed: how to make our roads safer April 3, 2023 Recently, trucks have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. How can we change this sorry situation? A leading insurer in the heavy haulage industry has some advice for transport operators and drivers. On 6 March, a truck ploughed into morning traffic, causing a multi-vehicle accident on the M41 in Umhlanga, Durban. This incident is a timely reminder that road safety is a huge ongoing concern in the […]
Security standards that fight crime April 17, 2023 The latest Cargo Theft 18-Month Report from Transported Asset Protection Association Europe, the Middle East and Africa (TAPA EMEA)* recorded data and information on 2 670 cargo thefts in South Africa across all nine provinces, including 2 236 truck hijackings and multiple attacks on freight facilities. This blight is costing businesses tens of millions of rands in production losses. Crime data for the 18 months up to 30 June 2022 included a […]
Ford introduces single and super cab Rangers May 3, 2023 Ford has introduced its Next-Gen Ranger single cab and super cab models – including the first-ever super cab Wildtrak derivative. COLIN WINDELL put the bakkies to the test during an adventurous three-day, two-night travelogue. With the introduction of a spread of single and super cab models, Ford has completed the roll-out of the new generation Ranger. At R464 200, the single cab 2.0-litre single turbodiesel comes with a six-speed manual transmission […]
Santam: Truck driver wellness hinges on preventive measures May 2, 2023 How can the trucking industry respond to the need for faster deliveries to ensure financial sustainability, without compromising the wellness of their drivers? It’s a conundrum… Natalie Mpele, relationship manager at Santam Heavy Haulage, confirms that owners of smaller hauliers in particular are understandably pushing for delivery results. This is not just impacting the drivers themselves, but all road users. “By far the greatest threat on our roads is […]
MAN Cape Town named Dealer of the Year May 2, 2023 Last month, representatives from MAN Automotive South Africa and MAN dealerships across Southern Africa gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton for the highly anticipated 2023 Awards Gala Dinner. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2022 Dealer of the Year, and CLARE PETRA MATTHES was there to find out more. For over 20 years, the annual awards ceremony has recognised exceptional performance across the MAN […]
The future of distribution is revealed April 28, 2023 The southern hemisphere’s largest automated distribution centre (ADC) has just opened its doors. Located in Queensland, Australia, it represents the future of distribution. Owned by supermarket retailer the Coles Group, the ADC was opened by Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Coles Group chairperson James Graham, and Coles Group CEO Steven Cain. The centre is named Nguru-Mandin, meaning “the spirit of the fishing net”. The state-of-the-art facility in […]
Scania’s all-electric car transporter starts service April 26, 2023 From Shoprite distribution vehicles in South Africa to mining tippers and crane trucks, the range of applications covered by Scania’s fleet of battery-electric trucks just keeps on growing. The latest milestone achieved is the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter, which was recently put into service by Bavaria-based logistics giant ARS Altmann Automobillogistik. The 230 kWh-strong Scania P 25 battery-electric vehicle is being used by ARS Altmann in distribution transport. […]
A green corridor conquest April 18, 2023 A new consortium will explore the options for developing a maritime green corridor for the zero-emission shipping of iron ore between South Africa and Europe. This ground-breaking initiative is the first of its kind from Africa and represents an important step in the continent’s involvement in shipping’s decarbonisation Maritime green corridors – routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are supported and demonstrated – have swiftly become recognised as one of the most […]
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