Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

February 6, 2024

Thermo Kingโ€™s Electrifying Showcase

Thermo Kingโ€™s Electrifying Showcase January 18, 2024 At Solutrans in November 2023, Thermo King presented electric alternatives to traditional transport refrigeration solutions, showcasing the...

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February 6, 2024

The engine killers: insights into oil contamination

The engine killers: insights into oil contamination February 6, 2024 One of the main functions of oil analysis is to monitor levels of contaminants...

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February 6, 2024

Unlocking South Africaโ€™s potential: The case for privatisation

Unlocking South Africaโ€™s potential: The case for privatisation February 6, 2024 South Africa is facing a general collapse of state capacity. SOEs are not...

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February 6, 2024

Road freight sector must rise to road safety challenges

Road freight sector must rise to road safety challenges January 25, 2024 Road freight plays a pivotal role in South African freight movement. With...

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February 6, 2024

Is 2024 the end of air freightโ€™s rollercoaster ride?

Is 2024 the end of air freightโ€™s rollercoaster ride? January 29, 2024 The air freight market has been on a rollercoaster ride of late...

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February 6, 2024

(Re)treading wisely

(Re)treading wisely January 30, 2024 Retreads are widely used in the South African transport industry. Get the hang of them and they can save...

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February 6, 2024

Cleaning up our act for Africa

Cleaning up our act for Africa February 1, 2024 In Africa, climate change contributes to mounting food insecurity, poverty, and displacement. Luckily, many companies...

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February 6, 2024

MAN: focusing on sustainable and profitable growth

MAN: focusing on sustainable and profitable growth February 2, 2024 Last year was an excellent year for MAN Automotive South Africa. MD Jan Aichinger...

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February 6, 2024

How can we fix rail and transportation sector challenges?

How can we fix rail and transportation sector challenges? February 2, 2024 Despite having Africaโ€™s most advanced railway system, with about 30,000km of track,...

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February 6, 2024

Legal pitfalls in hazardous goods transportation

Legal pitfalls in hazardous goods transportation January 30, 2024 The transportation of dangerous goods by road is heavily regulated under South African law. Norton...

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February 6, 2024

Are your drivers dry?

Are your drivers dry? January 30, 2024 Just as intoxicated workers are a danger โ€“ especially when operating power tools or heavy machinery โ€“...

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February 6, 2024

Keeping your view crystal clear

Keeping your view crystal clear January 15, 2024 Over many years of auditing heavy vehicles, VIC OLIVER has been amazed at how many truck...

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