Author:jaco-de-klerk

Don’t get caught without cyber insurance! April 12, 2024 We discover why cybersecurity and insurance are important for transport operators. Eric Miller, a senior reporter at US-based trucking and freight transportation publication Transport Topics, says it best: “The rise of cybersecurity adversaries and the confirmation of potential security flaws in technologies deployed by fleets underscores the urgent need for motor carriers [transport operators] to take these threats seriously.” He quotes Urban Jonson, senior vice president of information technology and cybersecurity […]

A glimpse into an autonomous future June 10, 2024 The light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is booming due to a rise in last-mile deliveries, thanks to increased e-commerce. This sector is also filled with a myriad new developments… Global Market Insights (GMI), a US-based global market research and management consulting company, reveals that the LCV market size was valued at US$6.1 trillion in 2023. It is estimated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% between 2024 […]

Rentals on the rise May 14, 2024 Times are tough. Vehicle rentals might help operators to curb costs, while doing their part for the environment as well… The global commercial vehicle rental and leasing market stood at US$93.7 billion in 2022, according to a report from TechSci Research, a research-based management consulting firm. In its piece, “Commercial Vehicle Rental and Leasing Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028”, it highlights that this sector is anticipated […]

Autonomy set to soar May 15, 2024 Extra-heavy commercial vehicles (EHCVs) have moved firmly into the world of electrification. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at another advance that is thriving in this sector. Advancements in EHCVs have accelerated over the last couple of years. Not long ago, electrification of these massive movers was thought to be a “pie in the sky” idea, with autonomous driving reserved for sci-fi shows and movies. Now, however, these vehicles are adopting electric (and […]

Interlinked mechanics strengthens supply chain May 3, 2024 We delve into the main challenges plaguing the supply chain industry and see how this year’s trends could help to address these problems. “Our global supply chains are stressed and under pressure, not only because of material shortfalls and shipping delays, but also due to labour shortages in key sectors,” writes Joe McKendrick in his Harvard Business Review piece, “How to Address the Supply-Chain Staffing Crisis”. It comes as no surprise that […]

Robots to the rescue? April 11, 2024 The global logistics industry serves as the backbone of international trade, but severe labour shortages are threatening to hamper future growth worldwide in this sector. A new generation of AI-enabled robots could, however, help to tackle these challenges. As demand has skyrocketed, companies have invested heavily in robotics and automation. As the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) points out, sales of professional service robots for the transportation of goods and cargo grew by […]

Can public transport drive social mobility? April 19, 2024 “A good public transport system is necessary for social upward mobility and economic growth,” notes the simplified version of the Draft National Public Transport Subsidy Policy. Truer words could not have been spoken. But hasn’t public transport already been subsidised for decades? The short answer is yes. However, there hasn’t ever been a national subsidy structure for public transport, as pointed out by Darko Skribensik, CEO of transport specialist consultancy Future […]

Factory roof-powered delivery vehicles! March 22, 2024 In the future, South African businesses could use their large solar installations to overcome loadshedding and fuel their road fleets, says Justin Coetzee, CEO of fleet technology company GoMetro. According to Coetzee, South Africa’s installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity increased 349% between March 2022 and June 2023. This was largely driven by businesses installing panels at their premises. “Given the interim tax incentives on solar installations, this figure is expected to grow exponentially […]

Top trends to address SA’s challenges March 4, 2024 We take a look at the top fleet management trends for 2024 and discover how these could address some of the challenges facing South African fleets. Geotab, a global provider of connected transportation solutions, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) and data will be the titans that drive connected vehicle insights to lower costs, improve performance, and adapt to changing demands. “Looking ahead into 2024, we foresee data and AI predictability as […]

Used, but still useful February 21, 2024 Times are tough in today’s economic climate, which is putting a strain on all. Transport operators and mobility providers could have an ace up their sleeves, however, in the form of used vehicles… The used trucks market in Africa is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6% between 2022 and 2027, according to consulting, data analytics, and market research firm MarkNtel Advisors, which provides an extensive range of strategic […]