FOCUS On Transport and Logistics

The African logistics opportunity

Is Africa still the “Dark Continent”? Or is it the one on which to keep a watchful eye?

BLAIR BURMEISTER looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the future of transport, logistics and opportunity in Africa.

Have the mighty fallen?

The transport industry of any country goes hand in hand with its economy, regardless of the nation’s developmental status, the strength of its currency or the time its government has been in existence. JACO DE KLERK takes a look at the effect the current eurozone crisis has had on that region’s commercial vehicle sector.

The culture of big

The Americas: two continents that share a name but couldn’t be more different. GAVIN MYERS looks at some factors that make trucking on these continents unique, yet surprisingly similar

Superpowers unite

With Foton’s proud tradition in China and Daimler’s long tradition in commercial vehicles, the newly-formed Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Company is clearly set to go places. JACO DE KLERK was in China to find out more.

It’s time for Africa

What is happening in the transport industry in Africa? What are we getting right? Where can we improve? Can we compete internationally?  FOCUS gives you the good, the bad and the ugly of transport on the continent.

Congestion threatens EU transport

Forget climate change – Europe’s commercial transporters cite chronic traffic congestion as their greatest challenge right now. FOCUS investigates.