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Ctrack Logistics Barometer indicates road-freight resilience
Though August data from the Ctrack Logistics Barometer indicates pronounced deceleration in global logistics growth, particularly in sea- and air-freight volumes, total freight volumes...
Truckers put health in the spotlight
Prostate cancer and driver wellness form the basis of two awareness campaigns involving South Africa’s trucking community South Africa’s annual Prostate Awareness...
GUD celebrates platinum anniversary
It’s been 70 years since GUD Filters began manufacturing premium automotive filters for the local market From humble beginnings in 1949, KwaZulu-Natal-based filter manufacturer...
Hino and Traton extend partnership
New strategy aims at increasing global procurement footprint The Traton Group, manufacturer of Volkswagen’s commercial vehicles, and Hino Motors, Toyota’s equivalent in Japan, have...
Facilitating cross-border trade
Transnet signs an agreement to establish an intermodal freight terminal in Limpopo’s Eco-Industrial Park Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has signed an agreement with Eco-Industrial...
Hyundai’s Grand goes commercial
Recently introduced to South Africa, Hyundai’s Grand i10 Cargo fits the bill as a cheap-to-run, light delivery vehicle well-suited to urban conditions It looks...
Scania unveils cabless concept
The latest member of Scania’s autonomous-drive family of trucks, the AXL, has made its debut In what is claimed to be a milestone in...
Uzuko Carriers and fuel giant drive public safety
Incident simulation puts safety first for last-mile fuel distribution specialist Uzuko Carriers, a joint venture between Cargo Carriers and Caltex Eastern Cape Marketers, master...
Morris badge makes a comeback
Following two years of development, a prototype of an electrically powered, retro-styled Morris delivery van that’s earmarked for production has been unveiled in England...
Hino looks to grow sales in Africa
Hino recently completed a 50-day promotional roadshow through four countries in sub-Saharan Africa aimed at increasing brand awareness with a view to growing sales...
Navigating a hostile road-freight market
South Africa’s road-freight industry, with its direct link to manufacturing and consumer spending, is feeling the consequences of an economy which shrank by 3,2...
TomTom Telematics changes its name
From next month, TomTom Telematics will change its name to Webfleet Solutions, according to a statement released by Bridgestone, which has bought the company....