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Iveco and Hyundai join forces March 14, 2022 Iveco and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore possible collaborations on shared vehicle technology, joint sourcing, and mutual supply. The signing took place at Hyundai Motor Company and the major participants included Iveco Group CEO Gerrit Marx and chief technology and digital officer Marco Liccardo, alongside Hyundai Motor Company president and CEO Jaehoon Chang, and executive vice president and commercial vehicle development tech unit head Martin […]
Bakwena announces maintenance programme for 2022 February 10, 2022 As the custodian of the Bakwena N1N4 Platinum highway, Bakwena carries out regular routine and preventative maintenance to keep its roads in a condition that ensures the safety of all road users. Road maintenance has economic and social benefits. If roads aren’t well maintained, this can be disastrous for truck drivers, individual motorists, and the country as a whole. It is far cheaper to do regular maintenance than to do major […]
Revealed: Telematics trends for 2022 and beyond February 10, 2022 The telematics industry has grown significantly in the past years. What will 2022 hold for this dynamic industry? It is estimated that by 2023, 50% of product-centric businesses will have invested in real-time transportation visibility platforms. In addition, vehicle manufacturers are equipping their vehicles with advanced connectivity and user technology services thanks to the continuous invention of new digital technologies. The use of application programming interfaces and software development kits has […]
Can Latin America inspire worldwide electric bus adoption? February 10, 2022 Chile and Colombia are among the countries increasingly replacing fossil fuel-powered buses with battery-powered vehicles. This thanks to innovative business models that can be replicated around the world, according to a recent report. Amid the gloomy news about the worsening and prolonging of the Covid-19 pandemic, Latin America offers a glimmer of hope: the region can inspire the world to increasingly adopt electric buses, which will ultimately help post-pandemic […]
Clark launches versatile PSX16 high-lift pallet truck February 10, 2022 Clark has launched a new high-lift pallet truck onto the market. The efficient and versatile PSX16 pedestrian stacker, with foldable ride-on platform and side protection bars, is suitable for the economical transport of goods over longer distances, as well as for the storage and retrieval of goods on higher racking levels. With a load capacity of 1 600 kg, servo steering as standard, a battery capacity of up to 375 […]
Supply chain disruptions provide market share growth opportunities February 10, 2022 External and supply chain factors are wreaking havoc in the engine lubricants market; various role-players are reacting differently, making it difficult to provide accurate forecasts for the sector. So says Petrocam CFO Ridwan Gany, although he argues that this uncertainty does create opportunities to put down a stake and capitalise when industry conditions turn. Supply chain challenges are not the sole preserve of the petroleum and lubricants industry, with […]
DAF wins 2022 Truck of the Year February 10, 2022 DAF’s New Generation XF, XG, and XG+ range has been elected International Truck of the Year 2022! The prestigious award was handed over to Harry Wolters, president of DAF Trucks, during the press day of the Solutrans Commercial Vehicle and Bodybuilder Show in Lyon, France. With a winning score of 150 votes, the Dutch long-haul heavy-duty truck range fought off the challenge of the recently-launched Iveco T-Way construction series and […]
Continuous skills development vital in ever-evolving supply chain management February 10, 2022 Supply chain management has never been more critical than it is today, in an increasingly global, challenging, complex, and dynamic business environment. “Global supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges amid the Covid-19 crisis, and the effects will be felt for some time. Right now, we need effective, streamlined supply chains, managed by skilled, qualified supply chain professionals, simply to ensure that products reach consumers. Looking ahead, organisations with […]
DHL goes wild! February 10, 2022 DHL Global Forwarding has continued its commitment to supporting wildlife by assisting a conservation organisation with the rescue of five lions and one tiger from captivity. The animals were previously kept in a private zoo in Chernivtsi and a zoo in Nikolaev, in the west and south of Ukraine respectively. Acting on behalf of Warriors of Wildlife, DHL Global Forwarding safely relocated the animals – all born in Ukraine – to South Africa. The […]
IFOY Award 2022: 12 companies reach finals! February 10, 2022 The finalists for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2022 have been revealed. A total of 14 products and solutions from 12 manufacturers have made it into the IFOY finals. “In addition to forklifts and warehouse technology, automated, integrated solutions, software, and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for high-performance warehouses play a central role,” says Anita Würmser, chairwoman of the IFOY jury, explaining that the nominees […]
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