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Hyundai to send a vehicle to the moon April 20, 2023 First Elon Musk put a car in space. Now Hyundai is putting a vehicle on the moon! Hyundai Motor Group has it has started building a lunar exploration mobility rover that will do duty on the moon. The group expects to complete the initial test unit as soon as the second half of 2024 and aims to create a model that has launch capability in 2027. The solar-powered, autonomous […]
Isando Hino wins Dealer of the Year April 14, 2023 Super Group has won the Hino Truck Dealer of the Year award for the first time in its 26-year history! Hino Isando collected this coveted trophy at the recent Toyota/Lexus/Hino awards function in Johannesburg. The dealership, situated in the industrial and commercial hub of Gauteng, is one of the largest in the Hino network, selling more than 300 new trucks a year and servicing an average of 14 trucks a […]
Blossoming in the dark April 13, 2023 While the Covid pandemic forced many organisations to cancel trade fairs and congresses in the past two years, the Test Camp Intralogistics* has developed almost unnoticed. We talk to Anita Würmser, Test Camp Intralogistics MD and juror for both the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards and the Logistics Hall of Fame, about this state-of-the-art intralogistics event. The Test Camp Intralogistics and IFOY Test Days have grown significantly compared […]
Africa Global Logistics is born April 10, 2023 Bolloré Africa Logistics has unveiled its new brand: the company will now operate under the name AGL (Africa Global Logistics). With this new brand, AGL affirms its ambition within the MSC Group to continue to contribute to the sustainable transformation of Africa and emerging markets, thanks to its global, customised, innovative logistics solution. Provider of integrated logistics solutions As the touchstone multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime, and rail) in Africa, AGL […]
FUCHS bursary programme supports education drive April 10, 2023 FUCHS believes that education is a central pillar of social and economic upliftment, and the company is putting its money where its mouth is. “Supporting education initiatives is a main part of our social responsibility programme,” comments Esther Seabi, sustainability director at FUCHS Lubricants South Africa. “We actually have two schemes, one through the FUCHS Foundation Trust and the other for the company. The purpose of both is to provide financial […]
Revealed: the official truck supplier to MotoGP April 10, 2023 IVECO has announced the renewal of its partnership with MotoGP, the world’s biggest motorcycle racing championship. It has concluded a four-year agreement with Dorna Sports, commercial rights holder and organiser of the FIM Grand Prix World Championship (MotoGP) since 1991. Confirming once again its strong ties with the world of motorsport, nearly 10 years after the start of its previous sponsorship, IVECO will act as MotoGP Truck Supplier, providing 14 […]
Unitrans harnesses inclusivity to unlock the power of the individual March 31, 2023 Unitrans is proud to have been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), the global authority on recognising excellence in human resources (HR) strategy and people practices. The prestigious certification reaffirms Unitrans’ dedication to creating a working environment oriented to the needs and well-being of its employees. “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations,” says TEI CEO […]
SAPICS and SAAFF join forces for conference March 7, 2023 Supply chain practitioners from around the world will meet in Cape Town from 11 to 14 June 2023 for the annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s foremost knowledge sharing and networking event for the supply chain profession. The 45th SAPICS Conference features an exciting collaboration between SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) and the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), which will co-host the 2023 event. This powerful partnership will benefit SAPICS […]
Clark launches compact warehouse helper March 8, 2023 International industrial truck builder Clark has launched a new low-lift truck for light-duty applications. The new truck features a robust, maintenance-free Lithium-ion battery and represents a cost-effective option for a range of applications. Clark’s latest offering is the LWio15, a new low-lift pallet truck for light transport tasks. The LWio15 has a load capacity of 1 500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production, and in the warehouse. […]
Open letter to the new Minister of Transport March 29, 2023 The new Minister of Transport has a lot on her plate. GAVIN KELLY, CEO of the Road Freight Association, outlines the most pressing points of critical importance in this open letter. Dear Honourable Sindisiwe Chikunga, Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of Transport. The portfolio certainly ensures robust debate between the stakeholders and role players in the various modes, and the ensuing events in the road freight industry are […]
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