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Continental has developed an innovative truck tyre monitoring system that, in partnership with MiX Telematics, delivers real-time information regarding pressure and temperature to the vehicle’s driver – as well as to a fleet manager In South Africa’s commercial vehicle sector, underinflated truck tyres are said to be a major cause of breakdowns and service calls. While no official statistics are available, a recent survey by tyre maker Continental in the United States found that, on average, about one third of […]
Covid-19 has caused the world to grind to a halt – creating major economic uncertainty. But it isn’t all doom and gloom. We discover that there is light at the end of the tunnel for the minibus-taxi industry. “Pre-Covid-19 we saw the minibus-taxi industry transporting 68 percent of all public transport commuters,” explains Vuyisile Majola, chief executive officer of the uBunye Group. “We are still using the numbers from the National Household Travel Survey, which was conducted in 2013.” Majola […]
The bus industry is showing its resilience during tough economic times, while moving towards a more sustainable future. We predict what to expect in the years ahead. “The bus industry in South Africa has for many years made a vital contribution to the economic and social development of the country,” states Mega Bus in its report: SA Bus Industry in Stats. Mega Bus is a South African operator that specialises in providing passenger transport and logistics solutions to a diverse […]
South Africa’s fleet management market is on the rise, with reports indicating that the growth is set to continue. We explore what to consider when choosing a fleet management partner. A report compiled by ResearchAndMarkets.com titled Fleet Management in South Africa (the fourth consecutive report analysing developments in the country’s fleet management market), states that the local market is in a growth period, which is set to continue. “The number of fleet management systems in active use is forecasted to […]
The Road to the 2020 World Car Awards has concluded with the declaration of a double win for Kia Motor Corporation. The KIA TELLURIDE is the 2020 World Car of the Year and the KIA SOUL EV is the 2020 World Urban Car. Sadly, neither are on the cards for South Africa: Telluride won’t come here because it’s only available in left-hand drive, and we won’t get the Soul EV either due to severe price constraints (which will be further exacerbated now). This obviously didn’t […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is concerned about aspects of the controlled relaxing of the lockdown, specifically with regard to the opening of road freight operations and logistics after May 1, as presented at the government’s media briefing on April 25. Gavin Kelly elaborates… We urge government to open the road freight transport and logistics industry immediately and that transporters be allowed to operate. Under the current lockdown, we have close to five weeks of practical demonstration as to how […]
As countries adopt radical measures to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, international trade and transport systems are under tremendous stress. Early evidence shows that international trade is collapsing and threatening access to goods and critical supplies. In response, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has devised a 10-point action plan to help industries involved in the movement of goods keep free-flowing trade afloat during the Covid-19 crisis and its aftermath. “Trade facilitation is about keeping goods moving, […]
The nationwide lockdown in South Africa has resulted in uncertainty in the transport industry relating to the movement of goods from ports of entry. Prenisha Govender and Virusha Subban discuss how it as also added to supply chain and foreign investment challenges in South Africa, especially at the country’s ports of entry. The initial Regulations to the Disaster Management Act, 2002, were published by Government Notice No. 318 on March 18. On April 16, amendments to these Regulations were published […]
It is all hands on deck as the Nelson Mandela Bay business community sets out to assist the city’s public health services – and Isuzu Motors South Africa is playing a key role! In support of the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who are serving at the frontline of the Covid-19 crisis, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber established the Ubuntu Covid-19 initiative. Through this collaborative approach, businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay have been proactively mobilising their resources to support […]
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