Features
Features
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.
Caring drivers are key to vehicle longevity
Caring drivers are key to vehicle longevity January 8, 2024 The increasingly tough economic environment in which today’s road transport owners operate has made...
Inspect the unexpected
Inspect the unexpected January 15, 2024 Regular 30-minute inspections of fleet vehicles will lower maintenance costs and reduce unnecessary and costly roadside breakdowns, writes...
Thermo King’s Electrifying Showcase
Thermo King’s Electrifying Showcase January 18, 2024 At Solutrans in November 2023, Thermo King presented electric alternatives to traditional transport refrigeration solutions, showcasing the...
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...
Unlocking South Africa’s potential: The case for privatisation
Unlocking South Africa’s potential: The case for privatisation February 6, 2024 South Africa is facing a general collapse of state capacity. SOEs are not...
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...
Is 2024 the end of air freight’s rollercoaster ride?
Is 2024 the end of air freight’s rollercoaster ride? January 29, 2024 The air freight market has been on a rollercoaster ride of late...
(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...
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...
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...
How can we fix rail and transportation sector challenges?
How can we fix rail and transportation sector challenges? February 2, 2024 Despite having Africa’s most advanced railway system, with about 30,000km of track,...
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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