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Isuzu introduces new warranty plans! July 19, 2021 We all know that one size certainly does not fit all. Bearing this in mind, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has come up with a novel new approach to warranties. And itβs a first in South Africa! To further enhance the Isuzu customer experience for truck customers, IMSA is now offering an innovative aftersales solution in the form of Variable Warranty Plans specifically tailored to fit the needs of short-, medium-, or […]
Traffic Alert | N3 Toll Route is NOW OPEN I Friday, 16 July 2021 July 16, 2021 N3 Toll Concession can confirm that law enforcement authorities have just announced the full reopening of the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. Road users are warned to expect high traffic volumes, congestion and possible delays. It is vitally important to proceed with extreme caution and to stay alert at all times. Obtain traffic information, report problems and […]
Supply chain professionals will rise to the challenges caused by riots and looting July 16, 2021 Amid concerns about supply chain disruptions and shortages in the wake of the riots and looting in parts of South Africa, the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has urged consumers not to resort to panic buying and stockpiling. While there will be limited supplies of some goods in some areas, consumers should trust in the skills and expertise of our supply chain […]
Bio-LNG: ideal for long haul in SA? July 16, 2021 Whether itβs because of new legislation, changing consumer preferences or growing concern over climate change, alternative fuels are increasingly in the spotlight. But, given the wide variety of fuels available, it can be difficult to understand the pros and cons and the source of each. As a transport owner and operator, itβs essential that one has a good overview of some of the alternatives that may overtake the conventional diesel […]
Between a rock and a hard place July 16, 2021 Weβve all lost loved ones this year. My dear friend Mary* lost her beloved husband Mark* to Covid. Last night, I spent five hours on WhatsApp, chatting with Mary. She was broken. βThis protest action is terrifying me. I cannot work. I cannot sleep. I feel as though I cannot breathe. Mark was my rock. When this sort of thing happened, he would hold me and tell me everything will […]
Isuzu introduces new warranty plans! July 7, 2021 We all know that one size certainly does not fit all. Bearing this in mind, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) has come up with a novel new approach to warranties. And itβs a first in South Africa! To further enhance the Isuzu customer experience for truck customers, IMSA is now offering an innovative aftersales solution in the form of Variable Warranty Plans specifically tailored to fit the needs of short-, medium-, or […]
IFOY winners are announced July 6, 2021 The winners of the 2021 International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award have been announced! This week, representatives of arculus, Cargotec, idealworks, Interroll Group, STILL and Volume Lagersysteme received the “Oscar of intralogistics” at an awards ceremony at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Now in its ninth year, the IFOY Award is the most important intralogistics award in the world. In 2021, 14 international companies entered 17 products and […]
Revealed: how transporters can survive Covid July 6, 2021 E-commerce and transport and logistics (T&L) players have experiencedΒ a complete upheaval since the start of the pandemic. This sector, although buoyant, has not only become very volatile, with freight costs going through the roof worldwide, but inflation has also affected the cost of products locally. The business rules have changed completely and β as the economy restarted after shutdown conditions and restrictions lifted β T&L operations are requiring very specific and […]
eActros breaks cover! July 6, 2021 The incredible eActros has been launched to the worldβs media β and we were there! The eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks is the first fully electric series-production truck bearing the three-pointed star β and it will roll out onto the roads of Europe in October this year. Testing of the eActros began back in 2018 β and customers appear to love the truck. Take Wim Roks, fleet manager at Simon Loos in the Netherlands, for […]
Launched: a container ideal for Covid vaccines June 23, 2021 Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the approval of Envirotainerβs latest innovation, the Releye RLP container. Ideal for the transportation of Covid vaccinations, the Releye RLP is designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. With its unsurpassed 170 hours of autonomy (more than one week), it will maintain the temperature and protect the cargo longer than any other available solution, without recharging. With the newestΒ addition to its range […]
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