Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Drink coffee, power a bus
A London-based enterprise is turning coffee grinds into fuel to power up London buses. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at this initiative, other alternatives and the...
Back to the basics of transporting petrochemicals
Covering the basics is always the most important aspect of approaching any big task, and hauling dangerous petrochemicals across a country or continent is...
Can it carry the load?
The maintenance of a vehicle will differ depending on its application, age and condition. However, there are some basics that apply to all vehicles....
Repair, replace or refund
WILLIAM GEORGE explores how the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) protects buyers of used vehicles and what they should look out for when purchasing a...
A closer FOCUS on Trailers
The new and used vehicle market experienced various fluctuations in sales figures in 2017. Nkosini Ngwenya investigates how these may have impacted the trailer...
Filter down to effective filtration
Filters are often replaced with cheaper alternatives. However, when it comes to your vehicleβs filters β cheaper definitely doesnβt equal cheerful. Just how many...
People and places behind UD Trucks
UD Trucks Southern Africa has invested R30 million in upgrades to its assembly plant in Rosslyn. FOCUS had the opportunity to get an inside...
PPC Slurry increases its Scania Mining Fleet
Scania South Africa recently hosted a handover ceremony at the PPC Slurry site in Mafikeng, North West Province. This partnership between Scania and PPC...
Ford forges ahead
JARLATH SWEENEY, from fleet transport, attends the European launch of the new Ford Transit Custom panel van β and comes away impressed with how...
Battle rages for the future of trade in Zimbabwe
Trading in southern Africa offers many challenges for transport companies, especially in politically unstable countries like Zimbabwe. Since the removal of former President Robert...
More CNG buses for BRT
Bus manufacturers are constantly developing new solutions and technologies to help improve the public transport system. WILLIAM GEORGE looks at the increased use of...
Powerstar now in it for the long haul
While the Powerstar brand of Ever Star Industries performed exceptionally well in 2017, Ever Star Industries still has big plans for 2018 β from...
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