Dachser Logistics – going green in the city

New emission-free logistics solutions are being pioneered by global logistics company Dachser in cities across Europe. The pilot projects build on new electromobility concepts and adapts city logistics processes to tomorrow’s needs, offering bright prospects for emissions- and traffic-plagued city centres across...

ID Logistics goes green with solar at its warehouses

ID Logistics South Africa, part of the leading French international contract logistics group, recent successfully installed solar PV solutions at both its Johannesburg and Cape Town warehousing facilities. According to ID Logistics SA’s Managing Director, Etienne Juillard, these installations represent...

Is a work-life balance possible?

Covid-19 has opened a new portal to the way in which employees balance work and personal life. From being able to clock out at exactly 5pm to now checking emails at odd hours because employees work from...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks prints spare parts

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is using the latest 3D printing processes for plastic spare parts as the standard production method in the Customer Services & Parts sector. As of September this year, 30 genuine spare parts will be available for order and...

Imperial Logistics goes the extra mile for rebranded Italtile

Reflecting Imperial Logistics’ commitment to forging true partnerships that drive clients’ competitiveness along every link in their supply chain, the group has invested in a fleet of branded vehicles to match the new corporate identity of long-standing client, Italtile. The...

Astron Energy Provides a Competitive Advantage

The trucking and the logistics sector is a key artery of the South African economy, moving goods across the vast expanses of the country’s landscape to key ports and other transport nodes. However, factors...

FUSO unveils E-FUSO at Tokyo Show

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks, has strengthened the commitment of its FUSO brand towards alternative drivetrains. At the recent Tokyo Motor Show, MFTBC announced it will electrify its complete range of trucks and buses...

Lucky number 100 for DAF

When you’re running truck fleets in the hundreds, optimal fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and minimum breakdowns are the all-important criteria that logistics operators look for in a truck. Ticking all these boxes and then some, the...

Dunlop brand celebrates 130 years

Multi-award winning tyre brand Dunlop, manufactured by SumitomoRubber South Africa (SRSA), kicks off its 130-year birthday celebrations across South Africa in October this year.  The Dunlop brand is known for its impressive history in the tyre industry, pioneering ground-breaking...

Serco supplies 22 lightweight bodies for e-commerce retailer

Serco worked closely with Takealot.com - one of South Africa’s largest e-commerce retailers - in that company’s move to own and operate its own fleet of dry body vehicles. Takealot.com has large warehouses in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where...

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