Features

Features

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the commercial transport industry.

November 8, 2019

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...

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November 8, 2019

Chinese puzzle!

It may sound ironic, but a sales decline in Chinaโ€™s automotive market โ€“ the first in 20 years โ€“ appears to offer the countryโ€™s...

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November 8, 2019

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...

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November 5, 2019

Non-identical twins

A new cab factory โ€“ resulting from the joint venture between the Daimler Group and Kamaz โ€“ has opened in Chelny, Tatarstan. GIANENRICO GRIFFINI...

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October 8, 2019

Smart bus solutions from Tata Motors

Tata Motorsโ€™ range of buses in South Africa has been specifically engineered to withstand rugged, local conditions, offering unmatched value for transport operators Public...

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October 8, 2019

Transportโ€™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...

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October 8, 2019

Trucking under fire

Are your trucks covered by insurance in the event of a riot or strike? Hereโ€™s why transport operators should consider special-risk cover The transport...

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October 7, 2019

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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October 7, 2019

A celebration of anniversaries and novelties

The Comtrans international commercial vehicle trade fair was held in Moscow from September 3 to 7. And, as our Russian writer reports, it was...

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October 7, 2019

AI in retail impacts transport operators

From paperless monitoring systems to smart shelves, new technologies introduced in the retail industry can change how products are transported in the fast-moving consumer...

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October 4, 2019

Itโ€™s all in the โ€œIโ€ systems at Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks is adding another name to its suite of โ€œIโ€ systems. PAUL WHITE travelled to the companyโ€™s hometown of Gothenburg to find out...

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October 4, 2019

Stralis X-Way: from rough to smooth

Iveco South Africa finally launched its Stralis X-Way range of vehicles, which are specifically designed to cater for the construction industry, and customers were...

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