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 MAN’s Joachim Drees
This month, we go face to face with Joachim Drees, cEO of MAN Truck & Bus. CHARLEEN CLARKE reports South Africa is officially in...
Digging in deeply
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has (finally) expanded its range of Unimog specialised trucks in South Africa, with a model designed specifically for the agricultural sector. GAVIN...
A wake-up call for drivers
Even the most responsible companies, the best drivers and the most comprehensive training have not eliminated the incidence of truck accidents. FOCUS investigates how...
Of pricing, competition and regulation
What legislation will transport and logistics professionals need to be aware of in 2019? We find out. Peter Lamb, director at Norton Rose Fulbright,...
Claiming from the Road Accident Fund
Hundreds more truck drivers die each year on South African roads than miners working in the country’s mines. Gareth Greathead takes a look at...
Hybrid hybrids
JIM WARD has been involved in the transport and logistics industry for 33 years. He found himself thinking about how much it has changed...
Braking: the new villain of air pollution
With high levels of air pollution globally, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket suppliers are developing more eco-friendly vehicles and solutions, with braking systems...
A van trio ready for action
What does it take to become winner of the International Van of the Year (Ivoty) award? Over the 27 years of honouring van brands...
A different Tata
Tata Motors celebrated its 21st anniversary in South Africa this year and, in that time, the brand has grown and evolved to offer a...
Face to face with Raimo Lehtiö
Each month, we chat to one of the captains of industry about pressing issues. This month, CHARLEEN CLARKE goes face to face with Raimo...
When bigger really is better
The extra-heavy commercial vehicle (EHCV) segment is the backbone of the South African trucking industry. Gareth Greathead explores the dynamics of the segment According...
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