Castrol in it for the long haul
Fierce competition in the trucking
industry coupled with commercial vehicle operators having to face a multitude
of challenges, including rising fuel prices, congested roads and escalating
operating costs, mean transport and logistics businesses need to operate at
ultimate efficiency. Castrol is...
MiX Telematics helps Pindulo VDM gain greater control
Pindulo VDM prides themselves on being able to offer their clients tailor-made solutions across various industries. With more than 400 vehicle combinations at their disposal, they are able to provide intelligent logistics and transport solutions.
Continental Tyre SA welcomes new GM for manufacturing
Continental Tyre South Africa has appointed JJ Dowling as its new general manager of manufacturing at its Port Elizabeth plant; replacing former GM, Wayne Brown, who is moving to a position at Continental Tyre in the United States.
Dowling is...
Autonomous Mercedes-Benz trucks hit the road in Truck Platooning Challenge
Following the European Truck Platooning Challenge, German automotive and truck manufacturer Daimler announced that three digitally connected and self driving Mercedes-Benz trucks had begun a successful convoy journey from the German city of Stuttgart to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
The...
Barloworld Logistics expands operations
Supply chain solutions provider Barloworld Logistics has expanded its service offering into multi-temperature foods logistics through the acquisition of 100% of KLL Distributors as well as a controlling share in Aspen Logistic Services.
KLL is a multi-temperature secondary storage and...
Serco Powers Ahead With Solar Energy for Boksburg Facility
Leading South African truck and trailer body building company Serco's premises in Gauteng are now fully powered by solar energy
The company's ongoing commitment to green initiatives have seen a state-of-the-art 150kW hybrid solar system introduced...
One of the keys to South Africa’s urban transport challenges
In South Africa, our transport, storage, and communications industry contributed almost R350 billion to GDP in the first quarter of 2022, a 1.8% increase from the fourth quarter of 2021. The transport industry accounts for around 6,5%...
SAPICS takes supply chain insights to ‘super-heroes’ around South Africa
The real-life super-heroes of South African business are to be found in supply chain functions, according to Olakira founder and former Shell South Africa managing director Tanya Kabalin.
As one of the speakers in an expert line-up from South Africa...
Hughcor takes delivery of new DAF truck
Hughcor, a Durban-based long-distance transport company, has taken delivery of its first DAF truck, citing performance, fuel efficiency and, more importantly, the ‘new’ Babcock backup regime behind the DAF brand, as central to the buying decision.
De Rooy Team Aims to Win the 2017 Dakar Rally on Goodyear Truck Tyres
The De Rooy team, winners of the 2016 Dakar rally truck class, are going for gold again in the world’s toughest race, driving on standard Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres.
Gerard De Rooy and his team have chosen Goodyear Offroad ORD...
















