Shell: Investing in a sustainable energy future
It is no secret that as global populations increase, the need for energy will continue to rise. There is however much discussion around the impact that conventional energy sources pose to the environment, and how energy providers are being...
Serco builds egg transporter for Zambia
Serco has yet another highly satisfied customer – Golden Lay in Zambia.
Serco fitted insulated, pre-assembled bodies on two Tata chassis as well as facilitated vehicle branding on the vehicles. All this was accomplished within a week.
Golden Lay produces, supplies...
Lack of road maintenance in SA will cost billions
4 April was International Road Maintenance Day with countries internationally focused on road maintenance as a fundamental action to protect the environment while contributing to socio-economic development.
“Our focus was geared towards the economic and social imperatives of proper road...
A helping hand
International aid organisations, amongst others, once again placed their trust in Imperial Logistics’ sourcing and procurement business, Imres, to get critically needed medical kits to areas affected by Cyclone Idai in southern Africa and to crisis-torn Venezuela.
Between 11 and...
What’s new from ORBCOMM for TruckX 2019
 TruckX Conference and Expo is South Africa’s largest trucking, logistics and fleet event dedicated to the road transport industry. It takes place in Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Johannesburg, South Africa on July 3, 2019.
ORBCOMM is a global leader and...
Eqstra launches rigid refrigerated vehicle with PTO take off
Eqstra Flexi Fleet, a division of Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics, has partnered with Pecsser & Carrier, Ice Cold Bodies, Hino South Africa and GEA to design a rigid refrigerated vehicle featuring new technology to power the refrigeration units.
This...
We need to take better care of our truck drivers
In 2017, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported 1,270 fatalities linked to trucks. Despite making up just 0.36% of registered vehicles in SA, trucks account for 11% of road crash fatalities.
Why? A road safety awareness event run by...
Barloworld’s new group structure
On 27 February, Barloworld Group announced a strategic decision to merge their Automotive and Logistics divisions, a move that will leverage the assets and capabilities of the two divisions.
The new change brings about the opportunity to strengthen the group’s...
Continental stops production of underground mining & agricultural tyres
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has announced the discontinuation of the production of underground mining and agricultural tyres in South Africa. This decision affects approximately 170 employees within its manufacturing and sales organisation.
The decision was made to review the...
Hino SA’s plans for 2019 and beyond
Hino SA has ambitious plans for 2019 and the future
Hino South Africa, which enjoyed a very successful 2018 in terms of vehicle and parts sales as well as customer and dealer satisfaction ratings, laid out ambitious plans for 2019.
The...
