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PoPIA in plain English February 14, 2022 There are many crucial factors involved in the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). For compliance, it is imperative for transport operators to fully understand all these factors and how they play out in the real world. PoPIA has been established to protect the personal information of entities as well as individuals. Since the commencement of this Act on July 1, 2020, local e-signature provider Impressions Signatures has made it its mission to […]

A square deal? February 10, 2022 Are auctions a great way of getting vehicles at substantial savings, or would it be better to stay away? Miami-based STT Logistics Group highlights that auction houses can make the selection process, as well as the actual purchase of second-hand trucks and trailers, a lot easier: “Whether you are looking forward to adding new trucks to your fleet or you simply want to buy one for your trucking business, it seems reasonable to look […]

Treading towards greatness? December 9, 2021 There may be negative perceptions around retreaded tyres, but they remain a highly popular category within the automotive aftermarket. JACO DE KLERK discovers what the future holds for these recycled rollers and busts some myths. Global retread tyre sales are estimated to be valued at US$8,8 billion in 2021, says a study by Future Market Insights (FMI), an international provider of market intelligence and consulting services. “After registering a considerable drop in sales amid […]

After a storm, the calm November 10, 2021 The entire automotive industry is undergoing a transformation towards a data-driven economy in which digital solutions are becoming as important as classic vehicle technology. The aftermarket is following suit as it is embracing next generation concepts. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected industries worldwide, as noted by ResearchAndMarkets/com*, but few felt the storm as directly as the global commercial vehicles aftermarket. It notes: “The collapse of economic activity in many regions reduced the […]

All lubed-up and keeping things rolling November 10, 2021 Vehicle manufacturers are embracing the electric revolution, as most are developing, or already offering, their own version of the electric vehicle (EV). But what does this mean for the oils and lubricants industry? JACO DE KLERK investigates. Various experts* have predicted that EVs will become the next big thing, as they will overshadow internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and, presumably, dominate the world’s roads. “A new set of lubricants and oils […]

Clever construction coming up November 16, 2021 The construction industry is experiencing an era of rapid innovation. Technological predictions have become reality, observes JACO DE KLERK, and even a Lego playset has inspired a futuristic prototype that could be branded as “the intelligent future of construction”. At the beginning of 2019 Stephen Roy, president of sales for the Americas at Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), made some accurate predictions* that are coming to fruition. “In many ways, construction equipment manufacturers are […]

Blazing the electric trail(er) October 13, 2021 Next generation electrified refrigerated trailers, which will reduce diesel consumption and deliver lower total cost of ownership, are on the horizon. JACO DE KLERK reports. A development and supply agreement with eNow – a clean-technology company and pioneer of renewable energy systems for heavy-duty trucks and trailers – has been announced by XL Fleet Corp, a leading provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America. This partnership will […]

Sustainability: a pipe dream? September 16, 2021 South Africa’s transport industry is, sadly, no stranger to riots and violence. JACO DE KLERK highlights challenges that the bus industry is facing and discovers that sustainability might just be an unattainable dream. Public transport is paramount to South Africa’s economic well-being, as Bazil Govender, executive manager of the South African Bus Operators Association, pointed out during a complimentary virtual session during a Transport Forum earlier this year. “Public transport is a key […]

An electrifying niche July 19, 2021 The raw, frightening power of rockslides is a sobering reminder of nature’s energy. Some operators within the commercial vehicle industry have been inspired by its potential, and are using regenerative power to fuel the specialised vehicles of the future, today. JACO DE KLERK takes a look. Imagine monster trucks carrying ore down from mountainside quarries in Switzerland, the regenerative braking creating almost enough energy to get the empty truck back up again. Or an […]

Make way for the merchandise July 16, 2021 Air transport, like so many other industries, has been hit hard in the last year, but some impressive innovations have emerged. JACO DE KLERK takes to the sky to see what kept this industry airborne. Due to the current state of the travel business, many airlines had to think out of the box – temporarily using their passenger aircraft to move cargo. But the conversions didn’t involve the carriers merely plonking the […]