Author:focus-on-transport

Road to rail for a safer South Africa? August 12, 2024 Energy, infrastructure, and public-private partnership projects specialist Mongezi Dladla, counsel at the multinational law firm A&O Shearman, explains why road to rail needs to be South Africa’s next just transition. The South African government has pledged grand revival of the national freight rail network with the help of the private sector, from as soon as this year. Will the long-awaited transition back to a dominant rail freight network finally […]

Ndima Mankomo: SA’s first female RTMS auditor! August 8, 2024 Women are increasingly coming to the fore in the transport industry. Just one example is Ndima Mankomo, South Africa’s first female Road Transport Management System (RTMS) auditor.  As the global transport and logistics industry continues to evolve, compliance with local and international regulations has never been more critical. JC Auditors (JCA), a leader in ISO certification and related compliance services, emphasises the need for organisations to align with internationally accepted […]

5-in-1 set to shine August 5, 2024 Taking place in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September, Electra Mining Africa is recognised as a “5-in-1 Trade Show”. The five incorporated shows – Electra Mining Africa, Automation Expo, Elenex Africa, POWERex, and Transport Expo – will put the spotlight on mining, manufacturing, engineering, and related industries; automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, and control; and the electronics, electrical, and electro-mechanical sectors. Power generation, power transmission and distribution, power application, and renewable energy as well […]

Sinotruk’s new product lineup shines at Big 5 August 2, 2024 Earlier this year, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (Sinotruk) showcased multiple new products at the Big 5 Construct South Africa 2024, highlighting its leading position and innovative capabilities in the African market. Sinotruk SA, a wholly-owned South African subsidiary of Sinotruk, is dedicated to providing high-quality integrated solutions for engineering and logistics transportation to South Africa and neighbouring countries. Upholding the tradition of Sinotruk, the company […]

Futuristic tradition August 5, 2024 Jenny Heyes, marketing director at Castrol Africa, seems like the perfect fit for a venerable brand with its eyes firmly fixed on the future.  Developing lubrication fluids for highly sophisticated vehicles requires technical wizardry of the highest order. It follows that the person mandated to market one of the industry’s most respected lubricant brands should ideally have the ability to understand the issues and speak credibly to fleet managers and vehicle owners. Technical knowledge isn’t […]

Survey highlights gender inequality in supply chain August 1, 2024 Coinciding with Women’s Month in South Africa, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) has announced the results of its latest Women in Supply Chain Leadership Survey. It reveals that women in the supply chain profession earn less than their male counterparts and that the majority have faced gender discrimination in the workplace. A worrying 64% of the female respondents said that they had experienced or witnessed gender discrimination […]

And now for something completely different… July 31, 2024 Forklifts aren’t only used in warehouses, factories, and at transport operators: two Clark forklift trucks are working hard at a Düsseldorf art foundry. The family-owned Schmäke art foundry was founded on 1 April 1926 by Gustav Schmäke and was continued by Herbert Schmäke. The family’s third generation, led by Prof Karl-Heinz Schmäke, established the business internationally, and Karl-Heinz also taught the craft at the Dusseldorf Art Academy. Fast forward to 2024 […]

Female entrepreneur drives change in Ekangala July 29, 2024 It’s Women’s Month – and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on transport’s leading ladies. Nomathemba Selesho, owner of Themba Liyeza Logistics, is one such woman. TERRENA RATHANLALL paid her a visit. Like thousands of other young people in Ekangala, Bronkhorstspruit, Nomathemba Selesho had few job prospects when she finished school. So, she studied accounting sciences and found a job at a local bank. She gave all that up, […]

Transport industry on brink of transformation July 22, 2024 The rail freight sector is facing a crisis of operational efficiency that is harming the country’s economy. As a result, road freight has become the backbone of the logistics sector, responsible for transporting goods. According to Erik Bergvall, managing director of Scania Southern Africa, this increased pressure calls for road fleet operators to adapt and implement technological innovations to boost efficiency. An increased demand for road transport, largely driven by South […]

Stamford Tyres carries Prometeon Pirelli torch August 19, 2024 In 2019, FOCUS editorial director Charleen Clarke travelled to Milan to get to know more about the Prometeon Tyre Group, which was officially established in 2017 as a spin-off from the industrial division of Pirelli Tyre. This thriving global enterprise left a lasting impression on her, and its South African distributor, Stamford Tyres, aims to do the same. One of the fashion capitals of the world, Milan was absolutely stunning – […]