Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
If we fail, our country dies
As I write this story, there are 230 051 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and 9 388 deaths. South Africa’s infection rate – at 150 – still...
Future challenges for road freight management
With so many challenges currently facing the road freight industry, control and regulation standards are paramount The road freight sector in most of eastern...
E-toll dilemma!
Truck operators are asking some serious questions about the future of the e-tolls The procrastination by the ANC and the other authorities involved in...
Will the next new word be “dryfskam”?
Stranded assets. Just transition. Sunset industry. Ten years ago these terms were almost unheard of. Now they are part of everyday conversation. A more...
Cyber risk and supply chains
New threats and more sophisticated cyber attacks will leave supply chains more vulnerable than ever, unless a comprehensive cyber risk management system is place...
The only constant in life is change
If there is one expression that applies to UD Trucks, it is this: the only constant in life is change The jury is out...
The high cube container conundrum
Will South Africa’s Department of Transport lift its moratorium regarding the transportation of high cube containers? If so, what liability insurance implications does that...
Key performance areas in road transport
Maintaining a competitive and profitable transport business means keeping careful watch on a host of key performance factors, says VIC OLIVER The start of...
Prasa and the master plan
Now that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) is under administration, will this affect the various transport “master plans” out there? I...
Ford invades Europe!
We have been watching the progress of Ford Trucks with great interest. Back in July 2018, we met with the company, and heard all...
Amarok wins Pick-up Truck of the Year
The Volkswagen Amarok has retained its title as Best Pick-up Truck at the What Car? Awards 2020. The winning model, the Amarok Trendline 3.0-litre...
Iveco and Nikola launch Tre
Iveco, FPT Industrial and Nikola have unveiled the prototype of the remarkable Nikola Tre, the first vehicle resulting from the joint venture between CNH...