Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

November 14, 2024

Good parenting means setting aside differences

Good parenting means setting aside differences November 5, 2024 In recent years, the South African government has faced numerous economic challenges, including balancing budget...

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November 14, 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams!

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams! October 23, 2024 The end of the year is nigh! So, I’ve decided to have...

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November 14, 2024

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTA’s potential

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTA’s potential November 7, 2024 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds immense promise for unlocking interstate...

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November 14, 2024

Supply chain skills key to small business survival

Supply chain skills key to small business survival November 7, 2024 “Small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have a crucial role to play in...

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October 18, 2024

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3)

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3) September 25, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. In...

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October 18, 2024

Unpacked: How to calculate payload on a flat deck link

Unpacked: How to calculate payload on a flat deck link September 24, 2024 A FOCUS reader recently posed an interesting question: “What is the...

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October 18, 2024

Dancing with death

Dancing with death September 30, 2024 Let’s face it: truck drivers in South Africa often get a raw deal. They’re the backbone of our...

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October 18, 2024

People to see and places to be…

People to see and places to be… October 1, 2024 What exactly does transport mean for humankind? SHARMINI NAIDOO explains that we don’t use...

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October 18, 2024

Does policy paralysis pay?

Does policy paralysis pay? September 30, 2024 The road freight industry has “growed like Topsy” and is now out of control. Nick PORÉE explains...

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October 18, 2024

SAPICS 2025: “Innovation in Motion”

SAPICS 2025: “Innovation in Motion” October 14, 2024 The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, will be held from...

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October 18, 2024

A historic milestone for SACU!

A historic milestone for SACU! September 30, 2024 Earlier this year, a study of great significance within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) was...

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September 18, 2024

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 2)

Swings and roundabouts The Maintenance pendulum (Part 2) August 30, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. Last...

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