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Appointment of general secretary aims to strengthen business efficiencies On Monday this week, Hadi Zablit officially became general secretary of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance – a position created with a view to accelerating business efficiencies among the three companies. His appointment comes as the brands – which last year together sold more vehicles than any other motor company – battle to improve profitability in the face of sharply declining sales. “The general secretary will coordinate and facilitate all of the major […]
Less than two months into office, Scania Southern Africa’s new managing director reveals the approach he intends to adopt in getting to grips with the country’s 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 – […]
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The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) welcomed the marginal uptick in new vehicle sales during October. With 51 978 units sold, the total represented an increase of 122 units – 0,2 percent – compared with the figure for October last year. However, bakkie and minibus sales were down by 5,9 percent to 13 366 units compared with figures for the corresponding month last year, while sales in the medium and heavy truck and bus segments reflected […]
Groupe PSA’s Opel brand is planning to launch an electrically driven version of its medium-sized van, the Vivaro, early next year. The move follows the introduction of a plug-in hybrid version of the Grandland X SUV in Europe, as well as an all-electric Corsa. “The Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Opel’s electrification strategy. The brand is committed to delivering eight electrified models by 2021 and electrifying its entire product portfolio by 2024, as part of its PACE! strategic plan,” […]
After 46 years of partnership, Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is splitting from DSV/Panalpina to form Bidvest International Logistics (BIL). Regulatory changes are expected to be completed early next year. Owned by the Bidvest Group in conjunction with empowerment company the Makana Investment Corporation – which was established by Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s late former president – the remodeled business will team up with EMO Trans Global Logistics as its international forwarding network partner. In a statement, a company spokesman says […]
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 […]
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