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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has embarked on a public-private partnership with national, provincial and local government to facilitate the creation of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (SEZ), situated adjacent to the company’s Silverton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Pretoria. The project, officially launched last month by South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, envisages the establishment of an automotive component supplier park designed to bolster investment and job creation in the Tshwane area, simultaneously enabling future expansion opportunities for […]
The most recent update from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regarding the state of play of its much-vaunted transportation infrastructure projects – which are aimed at helping to transform the road network, border crossings and logistics hubs in the sub-Saharan region – indicates that not much has been achieved Road transport is the preferred method of moving goods across much of Africa’s sub-Saharan expanse, with truck cargoes accounting for about 80 percent of intra-SADC trade, according to some studies. […]
Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak impresses with its features and refinement Sporting a number of engineering and cosmetic changes, Ford’s latest Ranger Wildtrak looks set to reinforce its position as a leading contender for top honours in South Africa’s bakkie stakes. With a reputation for utility, versatility and durability having contributed to the previous version’s success in the sales charts, the model adds the option of a new engine and gearbox combination, updated technological features, styling upgrades and, thanks to modifications […]
While load-securing equipment is essential, there is more to it than just a few tiedowns There are numerous examples of the dangers of transporting unsecured loads. These include products falling off a moving vehicle, and trucks tipping over as the load shifts. Aside from a legal obligation to prevent goods from falling onto a public road and endangering other road users, securing a load will ensure the safety of the driver, vehicle and product. The equipment required to secure a […]
Need help in making informed and timely decisions regarding the performance of your fleet and the safety of your drivers and their cargoes? MiX Telematics offers solutions that will help you to manage your vehicles effectively and efficiently As a fleet manager, it is crucial to your business to not only track your vehicles, but to have access to immediate, secure information about your fleet at all times. you need to know the location and status of vehicles and drivers. […]
Shell Commercial Fuels highlights the importance of truck driver support through its 2019 Distributor Driver of the Year competition As a company that strongly believes in the importance of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) education, Shell Commercial Fuels recently held its annual Distributor Driver of the Year competition at the Umdloti Testing Grounds in Durban. The competition tested the theoretical and practical knowledge of some of the top truck drivers employed by Shell Commercial Fuels’ branded distributors and was […]
Despite challenges in the country’s truck and bus markets, heads of divisions at Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa are optimistic that opportunities for growth are on the horizon. To get an idea of which route the trends are following, WYNTER MURDOCH quizzes Maretha Gerber, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks; Jason Brunninger, head of Mercedes-Benz Buses; and Ziyad Gaba, head of FUSO Trucks Heading into the New Year, South Africa’s truck industry will remain under pressure to deliver simplified and affordable […]
Since pioneering South Africa’s stolen vehicle tracking and recovery industry in 1994, Netstar has morphed into an innovative, global technology company that sets the pace in a number of countries. Under the leadership of CEO Pierre Bruwer, the entity’s horizons are expanding even further. WYNTER MURDOCH reports It was about 25 years ago that Netstar, now a subsidiary of international electronics giant Altron, began life as Advanced Tracking and Information Systems (ATIS), a start-up founded on a relationship formed between […]
Less than a month into office, Scania Southern Africa’s new managing director reveals the approach he intends to adopt in getting to grips with challenging market conditions Fabio Souza, 44, the recently appointed managing director of Scania Southern Africa, sees the company’s products not simply as trucks, buses or engines, but as solutions. “My intention is to continue to bring to our customers, through our depth of knowledge and expertise, the best possible solutions to their challenges – and Scania […]
At the recent North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, WILL SHIERS had the opportunity to catch up with Peter Schmidt, head of Daimler Trucks’ autonomous technology group, and Michael Fleming, president and CEO of Torc Robotics, a self-driving vehicle company in which Daimler has acquired a majority stake Why is all the development work regarding autonomous trucks happening in the United States (US) and not in Europe? Peter Schmidt (PS): The US offers us unique opportunities for testing. The […]
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