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FOcus on transport and Logistics
The articles, features, profiles and launches that deal exclusively with the local transport market place can be
found here.
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....
Safety as a necessity – the DriveRisk view
Helping to make the world’s roads safe, one vehicle at a time – that’s the aim of South African driver-behaviour management specialist, DriveRisk, and...
Transforming the transport business
A South African-based global fleet-maintenance systems company, Freeway, has developed a specialist cost-control system designed for the transport industry – which can be customised...
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...
Leading the way
Leading truck manufacturer Scania solves a South African packaging company’s transport problem Since volume took precedent over weight in South African packaging company Golden...
Fesarta launches Transist to solve corridor problems
“We utilise the services offered by Fesarta/Transist to assist with any transport-related issues our company has in South Africa. On every occasion, problems have...
Learning the art of safe driving
TM Training, a dynamic driver training company, offers specialised courses in a variety of vehicle categories Are your drivers driving you crazy? Hone their...
SMEs the weak link in supply chain cyber security
Disproportionate access to important information makes small to medium enterprises (SMEs) targets of cybercriminals SMEs are at the greatest risk from cyber-security threats, and...
Nissan creates NP300 Popemobile
Vatican chooses Japanese carmaker for pontiff’s island visit A Nissan NP300 Hardbody provided the basis for a unique Popemobile during a stopover last month...