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EAV delivers vehicles to famous Oxford Market June 23, 2021 Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited, the Oxfordshire-based, world-leading micro-mobility manufacturer, has delivered two new EAV2Cubed vehicles to the famous Oxford Covered Market as part of a Β£200Β 000 (about R4 million) government-funded trial investigating new zero-emissions delivery methods in the city. Nicknamed βAriaβ and βAtlasβ by the Oxford City Council, the two EAV2Cubed vehicles will be used by the various businesses of the market. As one of the rear cargo bays is […]
Courier vans under fire from hijackers June 23, 2021 While the South African lockdown has resulted in a boom in online shopping, with an estimated 1,8 billion active e-commerce shoppersβ packages being delivered across all of Africa, it has also caused a surge in courier-van robberies, with crime syndicates targeting high-value goods such as mobile devices. To help combat this, VaultGroup, local experts in providing bespoke high-tech electronic lockers and innovative storage solutions, is collaborating with various companies across industry […]
Revealed: the deplorable state of SAβs roads June 23, 2021 Recent research has revealed the treacherous state of the roads in South Africa β and the Road Freight Association (RFA) is alarmed at these findings. In a recently released report titled βSouth Africaβs Road Construction Industry β A Regional Lookβ by consulting company Frost & Sullivan, it was stated that more than half (54%) of the countryβs unpaved road network is in poor to very poor condition, while about a […]
Freight forwarders go high-tech June 17, 2021 Today, the worldβs leading freight forwarders are investing in technology that not only increases efficiency but also enhances their operations. Itβs a really challenging time for freight forwarders all over the planet. Theyβre having to contend with Covid-19, skyrocketing freight rates, a shortage of containers, limited capacity, the grounding of aircraft (which normally transport cargo), congestion at ports β¦ and numerous other calamitous events (such as the blockage of the Suez Canal). Faced […]
Imperial updates CarLo to version 2.73 June 17, 2021 Several African branches of Imperial Logistics are now working with the new version of the CarLo logistics software β updating from version 2.63 (used from 2018) to version 2.73. The migration of Order Entry and Transport Planning from the Delphi functionality to the CarLo.NET framework also took place. Imperial has been using the transport management system β developed by Soloplan β since 2017. Specialising in software for the logistics sector, Soloplan […]
Training up to more flexible logistics June 17, 2021 Clark Material Handling International has launched a tugger train system that addresses the specific requirements of industrial customers β ensuring material transport over longer distances can be organised efficiently, safely and extremely flexibly. The Clark tugger train is available as an all-in-one solution. It consists of the Clark CTX40-70 towing tractor with a towing capacity of 4 or 7Β t and the CTR01 and CTR02 trailers. βThe CTR01 trailer, designed as a […]
Acing the acid test: who are the winners? June 17, 2021 The worldβs largest and toughest intralogistics test has come to an end. At the IFOY Test Days in Dortmund, 17 nominees for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award underwent five days (March 22 to 26) of multi-stage testing. Never before have so many products and solutions been in the final for the βOscars of intralogisticsβ. The finalists included automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robots, specialised […]
Isuzu launches variable warranty plans June 17, 2021 To further enhance the Isuzu customer experience for truck customers, Isuzu Motors South Africa (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 long-haul operators. The Isuzu Variable Warranty Plan is the first of its kind in South Africa and allows greater flexibility for truck customers. In addition to the standard two-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, customers and […]
Revealed: retreading realities June 17, 2021 While some operators have βseen the lightβ and have turned to retreads β saving a small fortune in the process β others remain hesitant. Concerns abound. Are they safe? Will they last? MONAL NAIK, marketing manager of Bandag, shares some retreading realities β¦ From time to time, operators still question the use of retreads β maybe because they seem to be too good to be true. Theyβre not! There are many reasons why retreading […]
Peace of mind for drivers and fleet owners June 17, 2021 The trucking industry is under constant threat. Long haul and construction drivers and vehicles are regularly targeted in acts of violence and sabotage. Give this dire situation, it is important for operators to minimise any other risks β and choosing tyres from a trustworthy, premium range gives operators and drivers peace of mind. “The transport sector is a highly competitive one, with fleet owners and drivers under pressure to […]
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