Author:focus-on-transport
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 it’s 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, it’s 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 We’ve 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. “This 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 it’s 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 experienced 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 – as the economy restarted after shutdown conditions and restrictions lifted – T&L operations are requiring very specific and […]
eActros breaks cover! July 6, 2021 The incredible eActros has been launched to the world’s media – and we were there! The eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks is the first fully electric series-production truck bearing the three-pointed star – and it will roll out onto the roads of Europe in October this year. Testing of the eActros began back in 2018 – 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 Envirotainer’s 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 newest addition to its range […]
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 £200 000 (about R4 million) government-funded trial investigating new zero-emissions delivery methods in the city. Nicknamed “Aria” and “Atlas” 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 shoppers’ 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 […]
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