Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
A note on the strikes
The bus drivers’ strike in may will have far-reaching economic implications. As an economist, I am often asked to delve into unfamiliar topics to...
Control of Vehicle Condition: A Regional System Failure
Methods of controlling the condition of vehicles vary greatly around the world. Which is the best for our region? It has been estimated that...
Iveco attacks Japanese market
In a move destined to grow global sales, Iveco has launched the Stralis NP 400 in Japan. It is the first liquefied natural gas...
Scania is on a roll
Scania is performing extremely well. In fact, its net sales rose to a record SEK 31.1 billion (R45,4 billion) and earnings in the first...
Nikola versus Tesla: it is an all-out war!
In a move that many say will not achieve anything, hydrogen truck start-up Nikola is suing Tesla Motors for US$ 2 billion (R25,5 billion)...
Ford launches all-new Fiesta Sport Van
Ford has launched the fabulous all-new Fiesta Sport Van in the United Kingdom. The launch took place recently at the 2018 CV Show in...
Road to hell
As South Africans, we all love to complain. In fact, I’m convinced it’s an official national pastime! One of our favourite topics is the...
Wanted: self-parking trucks (please!)
When I went for my Code 14, I discovered that I’m most definitely allergic to alley docking. I have huge respect for truck drivers...
Volvo debuts all-electric truck
Volvo Trucks has introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use – the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other...
Advice for Solidarity
Just about every subsidised public transport organisation in South Africa could be regarded as insolvent. If government and municipal subsidies were turned off, and...
Avoid the winter chills
Prepare your vehicles for the winter weather. To avoid unnecessary and costly vehicle breakdowns and to ensure that a vehicle will start on cold...
Connecting the Dots
Service providers in the logistics network should be protected from liabilities. It is not uncommon for freight operators to appoint dedicated agents in other...
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