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Clark introduces lithium-ion technology March 10, 2022 Clark has relaunched the GEX and GTX series. The three- and four-wheel electric forklifts incorporate 48-volt technology with load capacities of 1,6 to 2 tonnes and are now also available with a lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. Customers with intensive applications in particular benefit from the properties of the Li-Ion battery, such as longevity, quick and intermediate charging capability, and freedom from maintenance. The manoeuvrable Clark GEX and GTX electric forklifts with the Li-Ion battery […]
Revealed: the big challenges for supply chains in 2022 March 10, 2022 Supply chain issues have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, but what is on the cards for 2022? EDWARD SWEENEY reports. In the run-up to Christmas 2021, there was considerable anxiety about shortages of gifts and festive food. Trade friction was already at the core of the Brexit debate and supply chain issues had been made much worse by the pandemic. A computer chip shortage had a knock-on effect across many industries, while concerns were […]
As rare as hen’s teeth? March 10, 2022 The past two years have seen various shortages across the transport industry. It seems that AdBlue is also being hit hard. JACO DE KLERK investigates. Selective catalytic reduction technologies enable modern day diesel-powered vehicles to produce less harmful emissions. This is done by adding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) reductants to a vehicle’s exhaust stream to break down nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water. “These reductants, patented as AdBlue in Europe, can help […]
Fuchs Phase 1 expansion on track March 10, 2022 The new head office and warehouse for Fuchs Lubricants South Africa (Fuchs) is on track for completion. “It will be completed on time and within budget, which is a significant achievement not only for such a complex industrial project, but also due to the fact that Covid-19 regulations and protocols had to be taken into account at all stages,” says MD Paul Deppe. The company is investing over R250 million in […]
Peace of mind in the face of uncertainty March 10, 2022 The Covid 19 pandemic and other recent challenges have opened our eyes to the huge potential impact of unforeseeable events and the importance of a smoothly running supply chain. Tracker SA’s supply chain digital twin is an adaptive and predictive solution for effectively managing and minimising end-to-end risk, providing supply chain managers with peace of mind in a chaotic world TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES PROVIDE A HOLISTIC VIEW OF SUPPLY CHAIN […]
EURO 6 has landed! MAN launches TGX 26-510 March 16, 2022 Much-anticipated Euro 6 technology has arrived on our shores, with the exciting addition of the TGX 26-510 to MAN’s existing local model range. The MAN TGX 26-510 looks set to hit the tarmac rolling, ushering in a new bar for emission standards in the local transport industry. The new model has been launched in Euro 6D for South Africa, with a view to analysing the performance of the truck […]
Scania’s service revolution: a profit solution for customers March 14, 2022 The transport industry runs on fuel, but customer profitability rests increasingly on data. Enter Scania’s advanced data-driven Service Solutions … The transport industry is currently confronting immense change. New technology, new business models, new customer expectations, and more agile market entrants are placing acute pressure on operators to deliver a better service at a lower cost. Added to this, significant fuel increases, a poor economic environment, and a serious […]
Truck Test 2022 route confirmed March 22, 2022 The exact route for Truck Test 2022, which takes place from May 31 to June 2 this year, has been confirmed. As has been the case in numerous previous years, Truck Test 2022 will take place on the N3. Engen continues as the exclusive fuel sponsor for Truck Test, so the route starts, stops, overnights, and finishes at Engen facilities. The start and finish will be Engen Blockhouse 1 Stop North (near […]
Still innovative, even after 35 years March 10, 2022 Ctrack is one of South Africa’s leading fleet management and asset monitoring solutions providers. Despite recently celebrating its 35th birthday, the company continues to seek out cutting-edge solutions to provide information and insight on a wide variety of moveable and non-powered assets, while providing real-time monitoring. “Ctrack is a South African company with solutions for South Africans, developed locally through continuous research and development,” says Hein Jordt, chief executive officer at […]
Don’t hold us to ransom! March 14, 2022 Recent protest marches and shutdowns in the transport industry are being condemned. According to Musawenkhosi Ndlovu, national secretary of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), there is widespread concern over the recent protest marches and shutdowns that took place in NBCRFLI offices. The organisers of these marches and shutdown are interdicted from doing so by a court order: “No appropriate notices giving permission to protest were […]
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