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Ctrack continues to evolve into 2023 February 15, 2023 Ctrack, South Africa’s leading telematics and fleet management provider, is continually developing and refining its innovative hardware and software offering to bring its customers the latest solutions in an ever-changing environment. The company continues to strive for cutting edge solutions for the simple and effective management of a wide variety of movable assets. “Ctrack understands that the environment in which we operate is constantly changing and that our customers are constantly […]
UD Trucks: working towards “A Better Life” February 27, 2023 UD Trucks Southern Africa’s smart logistics solutions are set to make fleet owners more efficient and productive. As the market gained more sales momentum in 2022, steady growth was observed across all segments, with a respectable 12% growth in total industry sales (30 249 vehicle sales compared to 26 969 in 2021). UD Trucks Southern Africa’s local sales figures have shown steady progress in the medium and heavy-duty segment, increasing […]
Self-driving trucks are here! February 21, 2023 Daimler Truck plans to introduce series-production driverless trucks in the United States by 2030. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI got a taste of things to come when he hopped aboard a Freightliner Cascadia self-driving truck on the highways around Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. We don’t have to wait years to see self-driving trucks on public roads. They are already a reality in the United States, with some prototypes based on the Freightliner Cascadia platform. Built by […]
Consignor, consignee legislation revisited February 21, 2023 Regulation 330A to 330D of the National Road Traffic Regulations came into effect eight years ago, on 31 January 2015. What does it mean to consignors and consignees? The Road Freight Association (RFA) explains… This piece of transport legislation was not designed for enforcement by traffic officers at the roadside. This is due to the complexity of the regulations and the implications as to whether or not a transporter is conveying goods of […]
Holy cow! What a job! February 13, 2023 Animal transport specialist Intradco Global has transported 330 cattle from Europe to West Africa. The genetic breeding cattle were moved on behalf of a longstanding client as part of a largescale governmental initiative to increase dairy production yields in the area, benefiting local populations. The region has historically dealt with a deficit between supply and demand of milk, resulting in expensive import costs for the government. However, the cattle transported by Intradco […]
AdBlue: making trucks greener February 13, 2023 The transport sector is undergoing a transformation as it shifts towards electric vehicle (EV) technology. However, internal combustion engines will still be with us for quite some time – which isn’t a bad thing. Cleaner diesel combustion engines are already playing a pivotal role in driving the industry towards a more environmentally friendly future. Without AdBlue, this journey to greener pastures is impossible. The shift to electrification cannot happen overnight, and will necessitate […]
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 […]
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