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Mawire Transport and Logistics, based in Pomona, Kempton Park, relies on FAW trucks to deliver heavy loads in challenging environments. The specialist cross-border transporter and sub-contracting company is owned by Jerry Mawire, who operates a fleet of 10 trucks β five of which are FAWs. He currently owns two FAW 8.140 FL five-tonners and three FAW 16.240 FL eight-tonners. He says he saw other cross-border transporters using FAWs to transport loads into Africa and spoke to them about the brand. […]
Uzuko Carriers, a joint venture between Cargo Carriers and Caltex Eastern Cape Marketers, master franchisor of more than 106 Caltex service stations in the province, recently undertook a large-scale emergency simulation on the N2 near East London. The initiative was staged to ensure the readiness of first responders in the event of an incident and was planned around a scheduled emergency simulation by the Buffalo City Fire Department on behalf of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The […]
The VIGIA system from Loadtech monitors and automatically regulates the pressure of a vehicleβs tyres. The system is handy for transportation companies, such as trucking companies and bus services, as it is said to improve the safety of vehicles, extending the lifespan of tyres and improving fuel efficiency. The air the system to tyres comes from an auxiliary tank which includes an in-line filter to eliminate any impurities. In the case of extreme pressure loss, the system shuts off the […]
Though August data from the Ctrack Logistics Barometer indicates pronounced deceleration in global logistics growth, particularly in sea- and air-freight volumes, total freight volumes in South Africa are up 1,1 percent from those recorded a year ago on a three-month (June, July, August) moving average basis. Road-freight volumes showed the strongest positive trend, rising 3,1 percent, while sea-freight volumes showed the biggest decline of -3,5 percent. However, the global trade war is starting to have an impact on South African […]
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The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) reported that the slide in overall new vehicle sales continued into September, with a total of 49 191 units accounted for β representing a decline 0,9 percent against the 49 630 vehicles sold in September last year. While the passenger car market was up by 1,1 percent to 33 139 units, the light commercial segment fell by 6,2 percent. Similarly, the medium commercial vehicle segment gained 14% to register 790 […]
A new cab factory β resulting from the joint venture between the Daimler Group and Kamaz β has opened in Chelny, Tatarstan. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI visited the new factory in the Russian Federation With a production capacity of 55 000 units a year, the new factory in Chelny will manufacture Actros and Arocs cabs, in addition to the cabs for the Russian manufacturerβs new truck ranges. German technology has joined forces with Italian design at the facility, which has a production […]
Prostate cancer and driver wellness form the basis of two awareness campaigns involving South Africaβs trucking community Β Β South Africaβs annual Prostate Awareness Truck Convoy will soon be chugging through the streets of Boksburg from Carnival City to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to generate funds, food and soft toys for charity. Based at Carnival Cityβs Festival Lawns, the event will take place on November 10, focusing on menβs health and creating awareness of prostate and breast cancer, […]
Itβs been 70 years since GUD Filters began manufacturing premium automotive filters for the local marketΒ From humble beginnings in 1949, KwaZulu-Natal-based filter manufacturer GUD has cemented its reputation as a reliable, trusted, home-grown brand. As the company celebrates its 70th anniversary, CEO Chris Haworth says he is honoured that South Africaβs motoring public continues to choose GUD as its number one filter brand. βA GUD filter is not just a product β itβs a brand that evokes memories of […]
New strategy aims at increasing global procurement footprint The Traton Group, manufacturer of Volkswagenβs commercial vehicles, and Hino Motors, Toyotaβs equivalent in Japan, have extended their strategic partnership to include a joint-procurement venture. Called Hino and Traton Global Procurement, the company aims to maximise procurement synergies between the two entities, targeting a wide range of parts and technologies. Spokesmen for the venture say they anticipate an increased global footprint β particularly in Europe and Asia β resulting from an expanded […]
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