Author:focus-on-transport
For a just cause February 10, 2022 In Africa, changing precipitation patterns, rising temperatures, and more extreme weather have all contributed to mounting food insecurity, poverty, and displacement in 2020. This has compounded the socio-economic and health crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, but luckily, there are many continuing to fight the good fight. TheΒ State of the Climate in Africa 2020 report* provides a snapshot of climate change trends and impacts, including sea level rise and the melting of East […]
Fuso goes big Down Under February 10, 2022 Fuso has gone big Down Under with the launch of the Shogun 510. Tested in South Africa, the Shogun 510 delivers the highest horsepower in the Australian Fuso range. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, one of Asiaβs leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has launched its new addition to the heavy-duty Shogun line-up in Australia, the Shogun 510. The new Shogun model is available in the country as a 6×4 prime mover or […]
Ctrack leads the way with continuous innovation January 17, 2022 Ctrack, South Africaβs leading fleet management and asset monitoring solutions provider, is continuously innovating its product offering in order to provide its customers with the latest solutions in an ever-changing environment. Ctrack is a South African company that provides solutions for South Africans, developed locally through continuous research and development. Considering the countryβs harsh business environment, especially over the last two years, Ctrackβs product development has needed to cater for […]
Operating a commercial vehicle: not for the faint-hearted January 17, 2022 While at first glance the cost of operating a commercial vehicle might seem to be easy to calculate, there are many factors to consider. In the highly competitive freight industry, every cent counts. To accurately estimate the cost of operating a commercial vehicle requires transport operators to consider each model individually, as performance and maintenance costs will differ. A vehicle with newer technologies might be more fuel efficient compared […]
Sapics offers skills development, knowledge sharing, networking, and support January 17, 2022 Effective transport management plays a critical role in the efficiency of global supply chains. Recognising this, SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) is committed to building excellence in individuals and enterprises involved in every component of supply chain management, including transportation and logistics. Since its foundation in 1966, SAPICS β through its network of authorised education partners β has become the leading provider of superior education […]
Toyota: an integral part of South Africaβs DNA January 28, 2022 Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is celebrating a frankly astounding 42 years as the best-selling automotive brand in South Africa this month, boasting over 25% market share for the first time since 2003. Since setting up on these shores over 60 years ago, Toyota has become a vibrant thread in South Africaβs cultural tapestry. TSAM has forged an identity as a shaper of culture, always aiming to provide positive […]
Powerstar shines bright in Southern Africa January 24, 2022 Since its inception 11 years ago, Ever Star Industries (ESI) has forged a solid reputation for offering excellent products at a reasonable price. In Southern Africa, this is exemplified by the companyβs Powerstar brand. ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE finds out more. Based on the Chinese Beiben vehicle range, Powerstar is a 100% Southern African brand. One of the first Chinese heavy commercial vehicle brands to become available in South Africa, it has since […]
Hino refreshes appearance and adds features to popular 300-Series February 7, 2022 Hino South Africa has made some cosmetic changes to the exterior and interior appearance of its popular 300-Series of medium trucks, while adding features and realigning the model mix. These models have been among the leaders in the local medium truck market for many years. The comprehensive and competitively-priced range now offers 13 derivatives with body and payload capability of between 3 390 and 5 950 kg, basically […]
Transport industry recovers! February 2, 2022 The local transport industry is showing steady signs of recovery! A total of 27 075 trucks and buses were sold during 2021 in South Africa, an increase of 19% over 2020. But Filip Van den Heede, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, has warned that itβs not all going to be plain sailing for the industry. βWhile the local transport industry is showing steady growth, it will be a bumpy road ahead of […]
MAN: obsessed with customer service January 28, 2022 The truck and bus market in South Africa is fiercely competitive and there are lots of terrific products on offer. How then does a manufacturer differentiate itself from the competition? CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers that at MAN Automotive SA, itβs all about an obsession with customer service. For some reason (there are many theories as to why), many of the worldβs truck and bus companies have descended on South Africa. Transport operators here […]
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