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DAF wins 2022 Truck of the Year February 10, 2022 DAF’s New Generation XF, XG, and XG+ range has been elected International Truck of the Year 2022! The prestigious award was handed over to Harry Wolters, president of DAF Trucks, during the press day of the Solutrans Commercial Vehicle and Bodybuilder Show in Lyon, France. With a winning score of 150 votes, the Dutch long-haul heavy-duty truck range fought off the challenge of the recently-launched Iveco T-Way construction series and […]
Continuous skills development vital in ever-evolving supply chain management February 10, 2022 Supply chain management has never been more critical than it is today, in an increasingly global, challenging, complex, and dynamic business environment. “Global supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges amid the Covid-19 crisis, and the effects will be felt for some time. Right now, we need effective, streamlined supply chains, managed by skilled, qualified supply chain professionals, simply to ensure that products reach consumers. Looking ahead, organisations with […]
DHL goes wild! February 10, 2022 DHL Global Forwarding has continued its commitment to supporting wildlife by assisting a conservation organisation with the rescue of five lions and one tiger from captivity. The animals were previously kept in a private zoo in Chernivtsi and a zoo in Nikolaev, in the west and south of Ukraine respectively. Acting on behalf of Warriors of Wildlife, DHL Global Forwarding safely relocated the animals – all born in Ukraine – to South Africa. The […]
IFOY Award 2022: 12 companies reach finals! February 10, 2022 The finalists for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2022 have been revealed. A total of 14 products and solutions from 12 manufacturers have made it into the IFOY finals. “In addition to forklifts and warehouse technology, automated, integrated solutions, software, and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for high-performance warehouses play a central role,” says Anita Würmser, chairwoman of the IFOY jury, explaining that the nominees […]
Scania heads down electric avenue! February 10, 2022 Driving a transition to zero-emission vehicles, Scania is already series-producing fully electric vehicles and actively testing heavier-duty electric trucks in customer operations. Electric trucks will soon have the range necessary for widespread use in long-haul applications, thanks to rapid improvements in battery technology. Sustainable transport depends on many tools and technologies, from biofuels to energy-efficient powertrains. But of all these technologies, none will have a greater long-term impact than electrification. In addition to […]
Technology means EMS providers can save more lives February 10, 2022 South Africa’s emergency medical services (EMS) is in its own state of emergency: the country only had 1 971 state-run ambulances on the road in 2018. Today, 350 Gauteng ambulances are out of action due to accidents and only 40 state-owned ambulances are in operation in Johannesburg. But Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet Solutions, says making use of technology – such as telematics – can ease the situation. […]
Truck Test 2022 underway February 18, 2022 Preparations are well underway for Truck Test 2022, which takes place from May 31 to June 2 this year. Which extra-heavy truck should operators buy? This question will be answered – scientifically and definitively – at Truck Test 2022. Virtually all of the major truck suppliers will participate in the event, which starts and finishes at the Engen Blockhouse 1 Stop North on the R59 (Meyerton). We are privileged to be working with […]
A truck in a million! February 15, 2022 A fourth Hino in the service of the national Sasko Bakeries fleet has clocked up over one million kilometres! The Eastern Cape-based 700 Series 2845, bought in 2015, is one of 183 Hino trucks in Sasko’s fleet. The only major repair needed has been a clutch replacement at 865 000 km, while “a few oil and water leaks” have also been repaired over the years. “The truck has been serviced between Algoa […]
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. The 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 Asia’s 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 […]
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