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Savings on the cards December 8, 2022 Want to soften the blow when it comes to the relentless rise in the fuel price? Derick de Vries, executive head of Standard Bank Vehicle Asset Finance, has some advice. We have some good news: the diesel price could drop this month! Current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is indicating a mixed bag of increasing and decreasing fuel prices for December, according to the Automobile Association (AA). The Association says the […]
Premier Logistics Solutions gives CarLo thumbs-up November 17, 2022 A transport management system (TMS) can make or break any logistics company, and Premier Logistics Solutions appears to have found the ideal system in the form of Soloplan’s CarLo. Premier Logistics Solutions is a South African transport company with its head office in Gauteng, operating some 300 prime mover trucks on a national and regional basis. The company employs around 450 people and is operational out of four primary locations: Meyerton, […]
The time is now December 8, 2022 LEON STEYN, CEO at Dante Deo*, explains why businesses now have a much greater obligation to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and share best practices for green supply chains and sustainable logistics. Supply chains are one of the key areas where the interdependency between business, society, and the environment becomes hard to ignore. The shift towards responsible business practice is not only in reaction to increased societal expectations, but also key to sustaining and […]
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a satellite December 8, 2022 Trucks of the future will be smarter than ever before. They will be constantly connected and – while this remains a contentious issue in South Africa because of perceived job losses – some will be autonomous. One thing is certain: satellites are set to play an essential role. The vehicles of the future will be connected at all times, with satellites likely to play an […]
Face-to-face with Iveco’s Martin Liebenberg December 12, 2022 From battling to find a foothold in the automotive game to heading up one of South Africa’s most important van, truck, and bus manufacturers – that’s the story of Martin Liebenberg, managing director of Iveco South Africa. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports that the development of this inspirational man is appropriate. He is, after all, passionate about the growth of individuals. Liebenberg grew up with a father who had a career in construction, earth-moving […]
Truck drivers start packing pooches December 6, 2022 Here’s a heart-warming story perfect for the holiday season: an American company is encouraging its drivers to take their pets on the road. Just as having the family pet around the house is a source of enjoyment and relaxation that leads to happier and healthier lives, those same benefits can be enjoyed by professional drivers as they head out on the road joined by their furry companions. That’s what CFI, a truckload […]
AI can prevent truck breakdowns December 6, 2022 Imagine if you knew when your truck would break down before it happened. This is possible, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI)! The vast amounts of data being collected from trucks today mean it is increasingly easier to identify and fix faults before they lead to unexpected breakdowns. Traditionally, the main approach to maximising uptime has been regular, scheduled servicing and reactive measures like break-down support services. But with the range of sensors […]
Toyota’s Andrew Kirby is Business Leader of the Year December 5, 2022 President and CEO of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) Andrew Kirby has been named the 2022 Business Leader of the Year at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards. The Business Leader of the Year Award is based on nominations and votes by the country’s business leaders. Kirby was recognised for the stewardship role he played in resuscitating the Toyota Prospecton Plant in Durban after the severe flood […]
MPS reappoints AECOM for second phase of Tema Port Expansion Project December 5, 2022 Meridian Port Services (MPS) has reappointed globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM as project management consultant for construction works of the yard, buildings and upgrading the power generation plant for the second phase of the Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana. MPS is a joint venture between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Meridian Port Holdings, with Bolloré Transport & Logistics and APM Terminals. “The […]
MAN’s etruck: destined for the N3? December 2, 2022 MAN is charged and ready to go! With the development of its eTruck, the manufacturer has solved the problem of long-distance battery-electric trucking. In theory. As CHARLEEN CLARKE writes, many challenges lie ahead… Picture the scenario: the N3 is populated by electric trucks. They’re everywhere. Silently, efficiently, and in an environmentally friendly manner, they ply their trade on the country’s busiest trucking route, delivering the goods and offering operators a low […]
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