Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Bringing advanced technology to construction
The long-awaited replacement for the Mercedes-Benz Axor has arrived. GAVIN MYERS meets the impressive new Arocs. Alot has happened at Mercedes-Benz in the past...
From farm to fork
The world of supply chain management is constantly evolving as players endeavour to gain a competitive edge. FOCUS finds out how supply chains have...
To lease or not to lease
FOCUS explores the specialised funding options available to different operations and how these can be leveraged for maximum benefit. Getting the best funding option...
Learning yo-yo tricks…
A volatile market means used-vehicle sales in the southern African region were much more stable than on local soil during 2018. However, it wasn’t...
Face to face with Sophie Punte
Sophie Punte, executive director of the Smart Freight Centre, has a dream. She would like to “green” the global supply chain. CHARLEEN CLARKE went...
Eicher expands in South Africa
Having unveiled its Eicher Pro 6000 series in October last year, Eicher Trucks, the product of a Volvo Group and Eicher Motors joint venture,...
Busting open budget 2019
“This was not the budget to fix South Africa. However, it was what we needed and indicates where the country may be moving,” said...
Face to face with Scania’s Steve Wager
Steve Wager is well known in South Africa. That’s because he worked here for many years in the capacity of MD of Scania South...
Slippery path forward for oil industry
Manufacturers of engine oils are facing turbulent times, as the transport industry evolves faster than ever before. CHARLEEN CLARKE attended the Shell Rimula Ultimate...
Why you might want to steer from the rear
In the search for ultimate trucking efficiency, it would make sense that both the horse and the trailer, as a unit, should run as...
When transportation becomes hazardous
GAVIN MYERS explores how some of the leading specialised transporters manage the risky business of moving dangerous and hazardous goods. With the sheer number...
Cleaner engines – better protection
Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are extending service intervals to double what they once were. The question is: how have extended motor-oil drain intervals...
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