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Ctrack takes guesswork out of fleet management April 20, 2021 Overseeing, optimising and successfully managing a large fleet is a complex task. Decision-makers want to ensure that their fleet operations remain efficient, that costs are kept to a minimum and most importantly, that customers are satisfied with the service offered. A tried and tested fleet management solution such as Ctrack can help transport operators achieve these objectives. Ctrack helps customers unlock better diagnostics, supports compliance reporting and provides tailormade analytics […]
Finding business tough? Help is at hand April 20, 2021 There’s never been a more challenging time to run a business in South Africa. A contracting economy and the pandemic have combined to create a perfect storm. For transport operators, this has meant placing an emphasis on cost containment more than ever before… Just over a year ago, life as we know it in South Africa changed. The country’s lockdown – one of the toughest in the world – kicked […]
No silver bullet for a sustainable future April 20, 2021 While DAF is actively exploring and even testing hydrogen combustion engines, it would be a huge mistake to throw away all the benefits of the combustion engine. Ron Borsboom, executive director product development at DAF, tells GIANENRICO GRIFFINI that hydrogen is only one part of DAF’s activities within the field of sustainability … Although DAF hasn’t always been considered a trendsetter in future technologies within the European truck industry, there […]
Rolling towards a greener tomorrow? April 20, 2021 Last year saw significant global changes to the transport industry, some more temporary than others. We set our sights on Europe to see how the pandemic is affecting the continent. According to the European Federation for Transport and Environment, commonly referred to as Transport and Environment (T&E), fears of airborne infection have reduced passenger numbers on buses, trams and trains across Europe. A survey found that Spaniards feel more insecure in public […]
On board with growth April 20, 2021 The forestry industry plays an important role in the global economy and has a significant influence on our lives and environment. These are some of the developments moving this sector forward. The trend has been explored in an article “Forestry 4.0: a framework for the forest supply chain toward Industry 4.0” by Yan Feng and Jean-François Audy, writing in the Brazilian journal Management & Production. “With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, the […]
Ensure you don’t get burnt April 20, 2021 The importance of insurance can’t be overstated. It protects not only a company’s assets, but its sustainability as a whole. Here we delve into ways you could reduce your premiums and mitigate risks. The non-governmental organisation information portal ArriveAlive.co.za aptly states that technology is changing everything around us. “It affects how we live our lives, communicate, drive and even manage our financial affairs. It is only fair to expect that technology will […]
Imperial enters strategic partnership with MiX Telematics April 20, 2021 Two of the best-known names in the global transport industry – MiX Telematics and Imperial – have announced a strategic business partnership. This comes at a time when reliable and efficient transport has never been more important. MiX Telematics, a leading global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of connected fleet management solutions, has announced an agreement to be the preferred telematics provider for Imperial, a leading African-focused provider of integrated market access […]
MAN of the moment! April 19, 2021 MAN Automotive (South Africa) had an excellent 2020. And the company’s new managing director, Oliver Klein, is banking on an even more successful 2021. He tells CHARLEEN CLARKE that the number one spot is his goal … German-born Klein has had a long and diverse career path at MAN. “After studying mechanical engineering in Germany, I started my career within the commercial environment at MAN in 1996 as a trainee workshop manager. From […]
Hino launches fleet management system for its trucks April 1, 2021 Hino-Connect, a full fleet management system, will be installed as standard fitment on the full range of trucks offered by Hino South Africa from April 2021. This includes the Dyna, 300, 500 and 700 models. The system is a joint venture with Cartrack. “This comprehensive telematics solution includes a three-year subscription from the date of fitment and will be an important, additional tool to ensure we continue to provide […]
Hilux joins the army! April 1, 2021 By Milan Olsansky In a fundamental change within the Czech army fleet, over the next four years, the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic will buy up to 1 200 new Toyota Hilux bakkies. The Toyotas will replace age-old UAZ and Land Rover vehicles. The price for each Hilux will be €33 359 (roughly R578 274). The Hilux bakkies will be supplied over a three-year period – from 2021 to 2024. “Modern vehicles are the […]
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