Author:focus-on-transport
Farewell to Mitsuteru Yageta April 1, 2021 Mitsuteru Yageta, group chief financial officer (CFO) of Isuzu Motors South Africa, is laying down his tools after an incredible 40 years at the company! Yageta (64) was deployed by Isuzu Japan as an expatriate at Isuzu Motors South Africa in 2018 as the group CFO after Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan acquired the Isuzu manufacturing plant and related operations from General Motors Company. Yageta was based in Port Elizabeth and established a […]
Suez Canal blockage – lessons to be learned April 1, 2021 While FOCUS readers are primarily in the business of road transport, many follow the business of shipping with great interest. And we all followed the almost unbelievable story that unfolded recently when the MS Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal for several days. Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk when something goes wrong. These fears […]
Boldly going where no MAN has gone before April 1, 2021 MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled a van in Austria for previously unthinkable operations. The TGE 3.180 4×4 combi van is equipped with a special so-called “caterpillar drive”. This enables it to drive over snow-covered slopes or muddy fields if it needs to reach alpine grazing land, hotels or ski lifts. “You glide along on the snow; it’s fabulous,” says Martin Zeller, branch manager of MAN Truck & Bus […]
Long haul to sustainability March 22, 2021 At least seven of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals relate to the impact of sustainable transport on a society and an economy, points out Dr Gustav Rohde, Co-CEO at engineering consultant Zutari. Rohde says that, to achieve these goals, the public transport sector needs to embrace technology to meet its users’ needs better and ensure more streamlined service integration. From tracking and GPS to smartphone payment and rating systems, plenty of efficiency […]
Toyota announces safety upgrade March 22, 2021 It’s been a year since everyone’s lives were drastically changed. This change has seen individuals and companies alike introducing new ways of doing things. Toyota is no exception … South Africa’s most-loved people mover has received an upgrade in response to the prevailing Covid-19 operating conditions. In support of the local taxi industry, and to ensure the safety of both drivers and commuters, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has introduced an upgraded driver […]
Telematics to the fore in vaccine transport March 22, 2021 The importance of tracking and telematics has long been recognised in the transport industry. But, when it comes to transporting lifesaving Covid vaccines, tracking and telematics are utterly essential. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has unveiled the BharatBenz BSafe Express, a specialised refrigerated truck specifically designed for the safe transportation of Covid-19 vaccines. Equipped with state-of-the-art connectivity, the BSafe Express uses newly developed refrigeration units that ensure that the temperature […]
Out with the old, in with the new? March 22, 2021 The medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 5,1% between 2020 and 2025, says Mordor Intelligence, a global market research and consultancy firm based in India. What will be the driving force? And will there be any new developments? In its report “Medium and Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles Market – Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact and Forecasts (2021 – 2026)” Mordor […]
Scania 540 S wins big in comparative press tests March 22, 2021 Scania recently participated in two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The results for the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC) have now been published and, up against leading competitors, Scania’s 540 S tractor has won both! “Winning these comparison tests is yet another point of proof for Scania’s industry-leading position,” says Stefan Dorski, senior vice president and head of […]
How to get your trailers back on the road March 22, 2021 We all hope that the South African economy will improve – and that this will see more trucks and more trailers on our roads. If your trailers have been standing idle for several weeks, read on… From brakes and tyres to air tanks, there are several risks that could arise when a trailer has been idle for weeks (or months). To avoid any potential issues when returning them […]
Top technologies changing the trailer industry March 22, 2021 As with all businesses, stakeholders in the transport industry – from trucking companies and rental-trailer providers to companies that transport their own goods – are continually looking for ways to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. For many, the answer is to implement new technologies as they become available. Apress release from the USA-based Boxwheel Trailer Leasing indicates that the transport industry is currently experiencing a technological boom. “New equipment, new apps, […]
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