Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

November 8, 2019

Traton Innovation Day: lights, camera, action!

Last month, we mentioned that we would be attending the Traton Innovation Day at Scaniaโ€™s headquarters in Sรถdertรคlje, Sweden. We were promised a host...

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October 8, 2019

Traton focuses on innovation

As you read this issue of FOCUS, we will be in Sweden, attending the first-ever Traton Innovation Day (weโ€™re hoping that the company will...

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October 8, 2019

Hyundai launches electric scooter

The Hyundai Motor Group has developed a new prototype electric scooter with rear-wheel drive, a highly capable lithium battery and stylish front and rear...

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October 8, 2019

F-Max is Russiaโ€™s Truck of the Year!

Following its International Truck of the Year (ITOY) 2019 success, the has now won the Truck of the Year award in Russia. The winner...

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October 4, 2019

Lessons from the Big Apple

Columnist Vaughan Mostert has been riding around on buses in both London and New York! He has some fascinating lessons to share from his...

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October 3, 2019

Know your axles!

When it comes to buying an extra-heavy commercial vehicle, itโ€™s wise to know the difference between models that feature single-axle reduction, and those that...

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October 3, 2019

Incoterms 2020: A mix of cosmetic and substantive changes

The main differences between the International Chambers of Commerce Incoterms published last month and those stipulated in the previous edition relate to levels of...

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October 3, 2019

Truck chaos continues

In the run up to Transport Month, attacks on truck drivers and vehicles in South Africa remained widespread, coinciding with a spate of in...

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September 4, 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution: Legal risk management is critical

The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings with it some operational risks in the supply chain. What about the legal risks that result? We all know...

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September 4, 2019

Buying second hand

Provided the vehicle purchased is right for the job and has been well maintained, even high-mileage used trucks can prove to be exceedingly durable...

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September 4, 2019

Energy denial?

Worldwide, the net is slowly closing in on our wasteful use of energy. Three articles in the Business Day of June 18 underlined some...

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September 4, 2019

Iveco launches S-Way

The long-awaited successor to the Stralis, the S-Way, has been launched in Europe. The new S-Way features a new cab boasting aย driver-centric design. It...

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