Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
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 Africaโs 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 โmaster plansโ 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...
New year, new trendsโฆ
However, the picture is gloomy. loneliness, uncertainty and the importance of trust are dominant themes in ford motor companyโs latest trends report The Ford...
Fesarta Transist begins to gain traction
Fesartaโs Transist Bureau has been designed to help transport operators resolve problems on routes across southern Africa ย ย The newly formed Fesarta Transist...
Blockchains and competition law
Transporters developing or using blockchain technology in South Africa must ensure that they do not breach competition law and do not create platforms for...
Understanding permissible maximum combination mass
Overloaded goods vehicles do considerable damage to road infrastructure โ but understanding how permissible maximum combination mass is determined will help truck operators to...
Public transport needs lots of work
Vaughan Mostert wonders whether city councillors and municipal officials in Johannesburg and Durban have shares in the minibus-taxi industry โ why else would they...
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