Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Face to face with Bandag’s John Laskarides
If there is one man who is a real icon of the tyre industry in South Africa, it’s John Laskarides, the CEO of Bandag....
Challenges of a brave new world
Tyre companies are changing, and corporate executives and those on the shop floor are acquiring new skills to meet a variety of challenges brought...
Wraps off!
The recent Futuroad Expo, co-located with Automechanika Johannesburg, saw the launch of a number of new trucks from Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indian manufacturers....
OEMs put back trust in pre-owned
There is no need to compromise on performance when buying a second-hand vehicle thanks to the comprehensive refurbishment programmes offered by original equipment manufacturers...
FIATA wraps up successful World Congress
Bribery, corruption and the illegal trafficking of wildlife were among the topics discussed World experts representing the logistics and freight forwarding industry recently concluded...
Chinese puzzle!
It may sound ironic, but a sales decline in China’s automotive market – the first in 20 years – appears to offer the country’s...
Full faith in FAW
Mawire Transport and Logistics, based in Pomona, Kempton Park, relies on FAW trucks to deliver heavy loads in challenging environments. The specialist cross-border transporter...
Non-identical twins
A new cab factory – resulting from the joint venture between the Daimler Group and Kamaz – has opened in Chelny, Tatarstan. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI...
Smart bus solutions from Tata Motors
Tata Motors’ range of buses in South Africa has been specifically engineered to withstand rugged, local conditions, offering unmatched value for transport operators Public...
Transport’s future: Data the key
Location data is the key to unlocking social and economic benefits that efficient transport and mobility systems will bring to South Africa, according to...
Trucking under fire
Are your trucks covered by insurance in the event of a riot or strike? Here’s why transport operators should consider special-risk cover The transport...
Japan addresses logistics challenges
While sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, provide cities with many financial gains, they can be a logistics nightmare. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic...
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