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Peace of mind in the face of uncertainty March 10, 2022 The Covid 19 pandemic and other recent challenges have opened our eyes to the huge potential impact of unforeseeable events and the importance of a smoothly running supply chain. Tracker SAβs supply chain digital twin is an adaptive and predictive solution for effectively managing and minimising end-to-end risk, providing supply chain managers with peace of mind in a chaotic world TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES PROVIDE A HOLISTIC VIEW OF SUPPLY CHAIN […]
EURO 6 has landed! MAN launches TGX 26-510 March 16, 2022 Much-anticipated Euro 6 technology has arrived on our shores, with the exciting addition of the TGX 26-510 to MANβs existing local model range. The MAN TGX 26-510 looks set to hit the tarmac rolling, ushering in a new bar for emission standards in the local transport industry. The new model has been launched in Euro 6D for South Africa, with a view to analysing the performance of the truck […]
Scaniaβs service revolution: a profit solution for customers March 14, 2022 The transport industry runs on fuel, but customer profitability rests increasingly on data. Enter Scaniaβs advanced data-driven Service Solutions β¦ The transport industry is currently confronting immense change. New technology, new business models, new customer expectations, and more agile market entrants are placing acute pressure on operators to deliver a better service at a lower cost. Added to this, significant fuel increases, a poor economic environment, and a serious […]
Truck Test 2022 route confirmed March 22, 2022 The exact route for Truck Test 2022, which takes place from May 31 to June 2 this year, has been confirmed. As has been the case in numerous previous years, Truck Test 2022 will take place on the N3. Engen continues as the exclusive fuel sponsor for Truck Test, so the route starts, stops, overnights, and finishes at Engen facilities. The start and finish will be Engen Blockhouse 1 Stop North (near […]
Still innovative, even after 35 years March 10, 2022 Ctrack is one of South Africaβs leading fleet management and asset monitoring solutions providers. Despite recently celebrating its 35th birthday, the company continues to seek out cutting-edge solutions to provide information and insight on a wide variety of moveable and non-powered assets, while providing real-time monitoring. “Ctrack is a South African company with solutions for South Africans, developed locally through continuous research and development,β says Hein Jordt, chief executive officer at […]
Donβt hold us to ransom! March 14, 2022 Recent protest marches and shutdowns in the transport industry are being condemned. According to Musawenkhosi Ndlovu, national secretary of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), there is widespread concern over the recent protest marches and shutdowns that took place in NBCRFLI offices. The organisers of these marches and shutdown are interdicted from doing so by a court order: βNo appropriate notices giving permission to protest were […]
Iveco and Hyundai join forces March 14, 2022 Iveco and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore possible collaborations on shared vehicle technology, joint sourcing, and mutual supply. The signing took place at Hyundai Motor Company and the major participants included Iveco Group CEO Gerrit Marx and chief technology and digital officer Marco Liccardo, alongside Hyundai Motor Company president and CEO Jaehoon Chang, and executive vice president and commercial vehicle development tech unit head Martin […]
Bakwena announces maintenance programme for 2022 February 10, 2022 As the custodian of the Bakwena N1N4 Platinum highway, Bakwena carries out regular routine and preventative maintenance to keep its roads in a condition that ensures the safety of all road users. Road maintenance has economic and social benefits. If roads arenβt well maintained, this can be disastrous for truck drivers, individual motorists, and the country as a whole. It is far cheaper to do regular maintenance than to do major […]
Revealed: Telematics trends for 2022 and beyond February 10, 2022 The telematics industry has grown significantly in the past years. What will 2022 hold for this dynamic industry? It is estimated that by 2023, 50% of product-centric businesses will have invested in real-time transportation visibility platforms.Β In addition, vehicle manufacturers are equipping their vehicles with advanced connectivity and user technology services thanks to the continuous invention of new digital technologies. The use of application programming interfaces and software development kits has […]
Can Latin America inspire worldwide electric bus adoption? February 10, 2022 Chile and Colombia are among the countries increasingly replacing fossil fuel-powered buses with battery-powered vehicles. This thanks to innovative business models that can be replicated around the world, according to a recent report. Amid the gloomy news about the worsening and prolonging of the Covid-19 pandemic, Latin America offers a glimmer of hope: the region can inspire the world to increasingly adopt electric buses, which will ultimately help post-pandemic […]
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