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Mahindra launches affordable ambulance September 28, 2021 Mahindra has combined the expertise of its engineers, technical partners, assembly facility in Durban and Gauteng-based Special Fitment Centre to launch an all-new Pik Up Ambulance. Based on the Mahindra Pik Up S6 single cab, the new Pik Up Ambulance delivers go-anywhere medical mobility for first responders and medical staff, especially in rural areas and hard-to-reach sites. The new Pik Up Ambulance has a double-walled and insulated ambulance cabin. It carries a full […]
Electric roads are coming September 28, 2021 Germany and Sweden are world leaders when it comes to real-world electric road studies. On Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, the world’s first wireless e-road has already been completed. Electric roads are one of the tools in the race to decarbonise heavy commercial vehicle traffic and β within a few years β Β the first commercial electric road could be a reality. Today, the proportion of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing and charging networks such […]
WANTED: loads from South Africa to Zambia or DRC September 21, 2021 Musanga Chansa Gondwe from Cargo Link Continental Limited has made contact with us. He is looking for loads from South Africa to Zambia or the DRC. The company can move all cargo apart from abnormal loads and acid. You can find all the information you require on the company here. Cargo Link can be contacted at: Zambia +260 973 108 301 +260 950 578 756 South Africa +27 […]
Fast-tracking women in transport September 20, 2021 Volvo Trucks South Africa and Lafarge South Africa (which manufactures and supplies the local construction industry with cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and fly ash products) have joined forces with other stakeholders to launch the AccelerateHer initiative. Ten women from KwaZulu-Natal will join the projectβs pilot phase, which aims to empower more female owner-drivers within Lafargeβs operations. The intention is to expand it throughout the country. The successful applicants will receive intensive three-year training […]
Adding value and innovation September 16, 2021 The local fleet management market is in a growth phase that will continue in the years to come, says ResearchAndMarkets.com, one of the worldβs largest market research stores. In its report βFleet Management in South Africa β 4th Editionβ, ResearchAndMarkets.com notes that the number of fleet management systems in active use is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% β from 1,6 million units at the end of […]
Scania offers unparalleled fuel efficiency September 16, 2021 Worcester-based Vallei Organies has purchased a number of Scania trucks in 2021. ROWAN WATT-PRINGLE speaks to managing director Gerhardus Neethling to find out why the company has placed its trust in Scania, and how it is incorporating these new units into its fleet. Loyal Scania customer Vallei Organies officially launched as a business in 2007 when it was awarded a tender by one of South Africaβs biggest chicken farmers to remove manure. […]
2021 SAPICS Conference: right time, right place September 16, 2021 Hundreds of supply chain professionals from Africa and around the world came together at the end of August to learn, share knowledge and network at the 2021 SAPICS Conference, hosted by South Africaβs Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS). It was probably the most significant SAPICS event ever! With supply chain management thrust into the spotlight by the Covid-19 pandemic, and increasingly recognised as one of the worldβs most […]
What to do after a truck accident September 16, 2021 Accidents are always stressful, but it is important to manage the situation effectively to ensure the best outcome for you and any other parties who may be involved. First and foremost: prevention is key. Make sure your truck is safe to drive using this pre-trip inspection list. These risks can also be easily avoided: speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, the use of cellphones, and driving under the influence of alcohol. […]
On the up and up September 16, 2021 Frost & Sullivanβs recent analysis finds that the commercial vehicle industry is on track to recovery as worldwide economic activities resume. The market research and analysis business consulting firm of Frost & Sullivan notes that the shipment of global light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is estimated to reach 12,6 million units in 2021 (from 11,4 units in 2020) β a 10,3% year-on-year (YoY) growth. The medium and heavy-duty (M&HD) trucks segment is projected […]
Refrigerated transport: a growth opportunity? September 16, 2021 The most obvious benefit of refrigerated transport is that it keeps products from deteriorating and losing their value during the transportation process. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at this industryβs trajectory and discovers how it has been affected by the pandemic. Refrigerated transport is associated with temperature-controlled and conditioned freight shipment of perishable food items, including fruit and vegetables, dairy products, confectionery, seafood, fish and meat. The temperature-controlled system is designed […]
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