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Are your trucks covered by insurance in the event of a riot or strike? Here’s why transport operators should consider special-risk cover The transport and logistics sector is perceived as being particularly vulnerable to civil unrest, with the Road Freight Association (RFA) recently revealing that about 1 400 trucks have been damaged or destroyed over the past year – a frightening statistic considering costs that can be incurred by a single truck leaking hazardous cargo into the surrounding environment. Civil […]
Helping to make the world’s roads safe, one vehicle at a time – that’s the aim of South African driver-behaviour management specialist, DriveRisk, and its American partner, Lytx Ensuring safety on the road had become a necessity, with a 20/20 view of driver behaviour the key to risk management. That’s how Ben Bezuidenhout, chief business development officer of South African driver-behaviour management specialist DriveRisk, summed up the theme of the company’s recent annual user-group conference. Speaking at the Birchwood Conference […]
A South African-based global fleet-maintenance systems company, Freeway, has developed a specialist cost-control system designed for the transport industry – which can be customised to cater to specific needs Freeway, a supplier of fleet-maintenance systems, prides itself on being a South African success story. Started in the 1980s in Johannesburg, Freeway subsequently expanded its operations to the United Kingdom (UK), where it has become established as one of the leading suppliers of vehicle-maintenance systems, servicing 10 percent of the top […]
Recently introduced to South Africa, Hyundai’s Grand i10 Cargo fits the bill as a cheap-to-run, light delivery vehicle well-suited to urban conditions It looks like a compact car – and drives like one, too. But Hyundai’s Grand i10 Cargo is a robust, two-seat delivery vehicle with a load capacity of 1 202 litres – making it practical for city and suburban small-package transport. In place of a boot and rear bench, the vehicle sports a metal cargo floor that is […]
Leading truck manufacturer Scania solves a South African packaging company’s transport problem Since volume took precedent over weight in South African packaging company Golden Era’s transport strategy, the company turned to leading truck manufacturer Scania to help it solve the unique challenges it faced in getting products such as beverage cans to its customers. “The more volume our trucks carry, the more costs we are able save,” says Brent Bressler, operations manager for Golden Era’s Mogwase-based Mopani Logistics Division. “Scania […]
Volvo Trucks is adding another name to its suite of “I” systems. PAUL WHITE travelled to the company’s hometown of Gothenburg to find out what benefits the new I-Save system offers operators It began with Volvo Trucks naming its somewhat revolutionary transmission I-Shift. Since then we have seen a number of improvements to the Swedish manufacturer’s trucks with systems such as I-See, I-Roll and I-Cruise. Now Volvo Trucks is adding another name to its suite of “I” systems, with the […]
An out-the-box solution from Thermo King has helped a German transport operator improve on-the-road cold chain efficiency Thermo King, a specialist in temperature control for a variety of transport applications, has provided a large logistics company in Germany with a unique solution for an efficient, reliable and sustainable power supply for its refrigerated trailers. The company has combined battery-powered generator sets with solar panels to ensure that B&H Logistik’s refrigerated vehicles are always ready to maintain vital cold chain temperatures […]
Strides taken in the design of refrigerated trucks – and changes in techniques and materials used to produce insulated bodies – saw Durban-based trailer manufacturer Serco win a gold award for innovation at last month’s Automechanika Johannesburg Since 1970, Europe and the United Kingdom have adhered to legislated standards for temperature-controlled vehicles, with strict thermal tests conducted to establish compliancy with regard to the transportation of perishable foodstuffs. There, it is illegal for road hauliers to transport perishable fresh or […]
UD Trucks’ all-new Quon – born for a new generation For the first time since 2004, UD Trucks has fully updated its flagship Quon. The extra-heavy-duty truck, unveiled at last month’s Futuroad Expo at Automechanika Johannesburg, continues to reflect the brand’s dedication to supporting customers’ businesses in every respect – but with heightened focus on technological innovation. In taking the wraps off the vehicle, Gert Swanepoel, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, said that from inception the brand had […]
“We utilise the services offered by Fesarta/Transist to assist with any transport-related issues our company has in South Africa. On every occasion, problems have been resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively. We will continue to use Fesarta’s and Transist’s services as and when required.” – Adrian Chant, Alro Transport Cross-border transport is being plundered by various authorities on trade corridors by over regulation and predatory enforcement practices. Fesarta is fully engaged with various regional structures in trying to resolve the systemic […]
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