Author:focus-on-transport
Avoid unnecessary spending with Ctrack’s bespoke solutions April 19, 2022 Safe driving and cost savings are always a good idea. Ctrack can help customers to achieve both. South Africans are staring down the barrel of another fuel price hike, with the cost of diesel and illuminating paraffin increasing to levels never seen before. While there is nothing that drivers and fleet operators can do about the actual fuel price, the way vehicles are used can significantly impact a business. Drivers […]
Fuchs’ new packs: easy on the environment April 19, 2022 Fuchs has introduced new small packs for the automotive sector that are more user-friendly and easy on the environment. Introduced globally by the Fuchs Group at the end of last year, the new small packs for the automotive sector feature easily recognisable labels and images, pictographs, and colour codes to help customers select the correct oil, with an optimised bottle shape with a longer neck for smoother pouring. Just as […]
Revealed: how the Olympics promotes sustainable transport April 19, 2022 For obvious reasons, we all associate the Olympics with great sporting achievements. But they’re also playing a role in promoting sustainable transport in host cities. Here are some examples of practical and sustainable improvements that have been achieved in recent years. Better public transport systems enable more people to travel without cars, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. While transport upgrades are not required for the organisation of the Games, […]
Supply chain management can alleviate suffering in Ukraine March 25, 2022 As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, global supply chains and the importance of supply chain management are again in the spotlight, as they were at the peak of the Covid-19 crisis. Humanitarian supply chain management has a crucial role to play in alleviating human suffering in Ukraine. The skills, competence, and risk management strategies of supply chain professionals, as well as the flexibility and resilience of supply chains, will […]
Cargo crimes in SA: no big surprise April 7, 2022 Cargo crimes are commonplace in South Africa and, while many still make headlines, no one is surprised to read the articles… In February 2022, police intercepted a gang of 25 gunmen as they were planning to hijack a cash-in-transit vehicle. Ten suspects were shot dead, eight were arrested, five police officers were injured, two more were airlifted to hospital, and a helicopter pilot was also shot and injured during the […]
Vibro to supply loads for Truck Test 2022 April 19, 2022 One of the most important facets of Truck Test – apart from the trucks and trailers – is the load. Ideally, it’s great if the trailers can all be packed with the same loads. This is now possible, thanks to the support of Vibro. Vibro has been manufacturing and delivering concrete kerbs, paving, and bricks for use in domestic, industrial, and decorative applications within the construction industry for the […]
SAPICS rated premier supply chain conference April 5, 2022 The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) organised the first SAPICS Conference for 35 delegates in Johannesburg in 1975. Today, the event is the leading education and networking gathering for African supply chain professionals and has earned a commendation from one of the biggest names in the global supply chain community. “SAPICS is the premier supply chain conference to benchmark,” says world-renowned United States-based supply chain expert Carol Ptak. A […]
Cross-border backup April 5, 2022 The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown many a spanner in the cross-border works. While it would seem that a level of normality is returning, operators that traverse borders still face ample headaches. All hope isn’t lost, however, as there are those that offer cross-border backup. First up is Kwa Nokeng Oil, a citizen-owned fuel distribution company in Botswana. “We have 11 petroleum depots throughout the country, which operate 24/7. They provide fuel mostly to in-transit commercial traffic […]
Making tyre maintenance a breeze? April 4, 2022 The announcement that Bridgestone is developing an “airless” or non-pneumatic tyre for the passenger vehicle market has sparked the interest of many drivers. Although the prototype is still being developed, the future looks bright for this revolutionary roller, and it seems as if heavy commercial vehicles will also benefit. Bridgestone’s airless tyre technology features a unique spoke structure designed to support the weight of a vehicle, effectively eliminating the need to periodically […]
Scania used truck market March 31, 2022 Scania South Africa has started 2022 extremely well! It has stunned the used truck market with a staggering increase in sales, as Ronald Melville, national sales manager used vehicle sales at Scania South Africa, reveals. All over the world, shortages of new trucks are being reported. At the time of writing, sales of new cars and trucks were expected to dip by 25% in March 2022 versus March 2021. Numerous factors have caused this shortage, […]
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