Author:jaco-de-klerk

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 22, 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 […]

Your air taxi is landing! September 28, 2023 The concept of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft emerged in 2009, when a video of the NASA Puffin eVTOL concept went viral. Fast forward 14 years and it seems the time of air taxis is nigh. Flying “cars” have moved from the realm of science fiction to a real world alternative for getting people from A to B. At least, they will have in little more than a year. […]

Fleet management will flourish October 24, 2023 Fleet management is set to flourish in the future, so we delve into the global and domestic markets to see what exactly is expected to drive this growth. The global fleet management system market achieved a volume of US$23.8 billion in 2022 and is set for significant growth in the future. Leading international market research company ResearchAndMarkets.com says that the sector is expected to attain a market value of US$43.1 billion in the next five years. “This […]

Terrific tyre trends September 14, 2023 The wheel has never had to be reinvented, but tyres are a totally different story. We take a look at the latest developments within this sector. First up is Continental’s drive to step up its activities towards a circular economy. Recently, the tyre manufacturer added recovered carbon black (rCB) to its newly produced Super Elastic solid tyres at its tyre plant in Korbach, Germany, thus reducing the fossil raw materials used and carbon dioxide […]

Spot the fake  July 5, 2023 Industry-leading brands recently joined forces in Malaysia to educate attendees about the potential harm that fake and counterfeit parts pose to the transport industry. Asian Trucker Magazine’s one day seminar, “Spot the Fake – Protect your Assets”, held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Setia Alam, provided various pointers on how to identify fake or counterfeit parts – useful information to any transport operator. Labels and packaging One of the most obvious ways […]

The tides of container transport  July 20, 2023 Demurrage and detention (D&D) charges increased drastically during the pandemic. Even though they’re falling again in 2023, there is still much uncertainty within the container transport sector. “Freight forwarders and shippers are no strangers to the dreaded demurrage and detention charges,” explains Container xChange – an online marketplace and operating platform for container logistics companies – in its piece, Demurrage and detention: Find out how to save money in top ports 2023. […]

Mitigating risk and rewarding safety  July 11, 2023 Many fleet managers and logistics companies are confronted with unique threats and risks on a daily basis. JACO DE KLERK dives into the world of fleet risk management to highlight how the right insurer and “dry driving” can lighten the load. Arrive Alive says it best in its piece Fleet Insurance and Truck Insurance for Commercial Vehicles: “Businesses operating in the transport industry, which deploy vehicles to an especially far-reaching and intensive […]

What’s up in the used market? June 20, 2023 Are prices rising or falling, and is it still possible to get a great deal? We talk to Thabo Moloi, general manager of used trucks and buses at Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA), to shed some light on the situation. Moloi, who is also a member of the DTSA executive committee, handles the overall management of the used trucks portfolio – a role he assumed on 1 February 2023. He also […]