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Boosting productivity in high-demand logistics industry October 13, 2021 UD Trucks’ Quon range continues to solve many of the issues facing fleet owners in the local transport industry, such as fuel efficiency, productivity, driver safety and comfort, as well as uptime. Launched in 2019, the Quon Euro 5 level range features eight derivatives aimed at bringing cutting-edge innovation to the local operating environment. “Time is money, and this is especially so in the current transport environment,” says Filip Van den […]
eActros hits the road October 13, 2021 Series production of the new eActros started on October 7, and four near-series battery-powered eActros trucks have already hit the road. The trucks are being used by Logistik Schmitt, based in the northern Black Forest in Germany; Simon Loos in the Netherlands; Tevex Logistics in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; and at Remondis, a German company that specialises in recycling, water management, municipal and industrial services. Logistik Schmitt’s eActros truck operates between Rastatt and Gaggenau […]
Isuzu partners with Metro to drive tourism October 13, 2021 Isuzu Motors South Africa has teamed up with the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Directorate as its official vehicle partner. The goal of the partnership is to encourage domestic travel to and within the Bay. “It is important for us as a corporate resident of the Bay to be part of the revival of our local economy and our communities,” says Mandlakazi Sigcawu, Isuzu executive, corporate and public affairs. “Our range […]
New Irizar ie truck enters production October 13, 2021 Have you seen a better-looking truck than this? We haven’t. It’s called the Irizar ie – and it is wowing buyers in Europe. Take-up of the all-new Irizar ie electric truck across Europe, following successful urban field tests, has led to the Spanish coachbuilder commencing production of the innovative municipal-specified vehicle earlier than expected. Significant orders have already come in from operators in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Energy efficiency, safety, accessibility, […]
A gold mine of autonomy? October 20, 2021 Creating solutions capable of maximising transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. While the construction sector may lead the charge, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining. After developing steadily, step by careful step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the grip of a two-sided revolution, says Volvo Autonomous Solutions. On one side, it faces pressure […]
Onwards and upwards at Scania October 13, 2021 Scania made the headlines recently, thanks to changes in the company, both here in South Africa and on a global front. We unpack these developments… On the local front, we have seen Scania Southern Africa’s current managing director, Fabio Souza, returning to Brazil, as regional head. During his tenure, Souza implemented multiple strategic initiatives, as well as governance processes, that have greatly contributed to Scania Southern Africa’s leadership position in the local […]
Iveco #Thank You Trucker Celebrating SA’s Amazing Truckers October 13, 2021 October is Transport Month, and Iveco SA would like to take this opportunity to celebrate all our unsung heroes in the trucking industry – they are the backbone of our nation, and we appreciate all that they do! The #ThankYouTrucker initiative by Iveco SA and the Road Freight Association aims to recognise and celebrate the dedication and hard work of South Africa’s underestimated, but essential workers: our truckers. Through […]
Digitisation going into overdrive? October 13, 2021 The global smart fleet management market is estimated to increase from US$ 44,5 billion this year to US$ 82 billion by 2026 – at a compound annual growth rate of 13%. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at six myths that have to be busted. Fleet safety has been a driving factor in the growth of the smart fleet market, according to the global market research store, ResearchAndMarkets.com. In its report “Global Smart […]
Intercape renews contract with MiX Telematics October 14, 2021 MiX Telematics, a leading global software as a service (SaaS) provider of connected fleet management solutions, has renewed its contract with Intercape for an additional five years Intercape is the largest intercity passenger transport service operating across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Intercape Freightliner offers overland freight services throughout Southern Africa. The connected fleet includes 145 buses, 21 tautliners, 20 tippers, and one tanker as well as 35 non-revenue […]
Record electric truck order for Volvo October 14, 2021 Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from DFDS, northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company. The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks, and one of the largest ever for heavy electric trucks worldwide. DFDS – headquartered in Copenhagen – provides ferry and transport services in and around Europe, generating annual revenues of DKK19 billion (about R44,46 billion). Its 10 000 employees […]
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