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Level 4 restrictions ridiculous for transport operators
(April 30, 2020 7:56 am)
Ten-point plan launched to bolster global transport during Covid-19
(April 30, 2020 7:47 am)
What’s happening with the movement of goods in South Africa?
(April 30, 2020 7:30 am)
Isuzu supports Business Chamber Covid-19 initiative
(April 30, 2020 7:24 am)
Coronavirus and trucking in Australia: what’s happening there?
(April 30, 2020 7:21 am)
What effect will Covid-19 have on our economy?
(April 30, 2020 7:18 am)
Standard Bank acquires stake in Payment24
(April 16, 2020 6:56 am)
South African freight volumes drop
(April 16, 2020 6:51 am)
Latest News
Level 4 restrictions ridiculou...
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is concerned about aspects of the controlled relaxing of the lockdown, specifically with regard to the opening of road freight
Ten-point plan launched to bol...
As countries adopt radical measures to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control, international trade and transport systems are under tremendous stress. Early evidence shows that
What’s happening with the mo...
The nationwide lockdown in South Africa has resulted in uncertainty in the transport industry relating to the movement of goods from ports of entry. Prenisha
Isuzu supports Business Chambe...
It is all hands on deck as the Nelson Mandela Bay business community sets out to assist the city’s public health services – and Isuzu
Coronavirus and trucking in Au...
As South Africans, we are keen to follow news from Australia (maybe because so many South Africans have family members in that country). Accordingly, we’re
What effect will Covid-19 have...
Our country’s economy is already reeling from the effect of Covid-19 – and the worst could be yet to come. That is the verdict of
Standard Bank acquires stake i...
Standard Bank has acquired a 40 percent stake in the digital fuel management solutions and telematics company Payment24 Group, which supports companies with large fleets.
South African freight volumes ...
The Ctrack Freight & Transport Index for February 2020 shows an overall freight volume decline of 4,8 percent compared to the same period last year.
Leading all along the greener ...
Cargo Carriers, a leading South African road transport logistics specialist, is continuing its efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its extensive road-transport operations. This
Border post meltdown!
A disaster is looming on the borders in southern Africa – as some truck drivers are being quarantined (often in horrific conditions), others are queuing
Isuzu extends service interval...
Port Elizabeth – Isuzu Motors South Africa fully supports the measures which have been implemented by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the lockdown period to contain
Volvo/WesBank alliance is over
Volvo Financial Services South Africa has announced the end of its alliance with WesBank. Volvo Financial Services, the global captive finance company of the Volvo
FOCUS Regulars
Car sales figures – who cares?
We should not allow ourselves to be distracted by irrelevant statistics when it comes to private motoring For several years we have been fed a
Global Focus News
Volvo Trucks launches four new heavy-duty truck...
Volvo Trucks has introduced four new heavy-duty trucks, which will come to South Africa in the fourth quarter of this year. The trucks have a
Product Reviews
Upping the D-Max 250’s game
Isuzu Motors South Africa is making its D-Max 250 range more appealing with the introduction of an automatic transmission at an affordable price. MARISKA MORRIS puts the vehicle
Corporate Profiles
Webfleet solutions: a step above the rest
One could be forgiven for thinking that vehicle tracking systems on offer by telematics companies are all the same. Telematics – a method of monitoring
Scania for the long haul
Scania is a renowned supplier of long-haul trucks. Little surprise then, that when Matumi Fresh Logistics – a supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to
Setting industry benchmarks
Extensive testing, combined with continuous enhancement throughout the research, development and design process, enables Sumitomo Rubber South Africa to produce what it considers to be
Toyota and Hino: cultures of excellence
The two main pillars of The Toyota Way – continuous improvement and respect for people – define the company’s DNA the world over, resulting in
Scania well-geared for 2020
New products, customised support services and a customer-centric approach have laid the foundations for Scania South Africa to boost its position as one of southern
Transforming SA’s motor industry
Isuzu’s first, 100 percent black African-owned dealership in South Africa goes from strength to strength When Sipho and Fortunate Mdanda decided to buy Bates Isuzu
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