Shell’s 2019 Distributor Driver of the Year competition
As a company that strongly
believes in the importance of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) education,
Shell Commercial Fuels held its annual Distributor Driver of the Year
competition at the Umdloti Testing Grounds in Durban on 15 and 16...
Isuzu invests R1.2bn in SA
Today Isuzu Motors of Japan confirmed that it will be
investing R1.2 billion into the next generation bakkie programme in South
Africa, while an additional total local content value of R2.8 billion will be
generated through the lifecycle of the programme.
Tech can help curb commercial vehicle industry challenges
With the latest spate of freight looting and fleet attacks
bringing the South African commercial vehicle industry under the spotlight,
fleet owners are increasingly needing efficient solutions to address new and
existing safety challenges.
Government and...
Global supply chain thought leader John Gattorna at SAPICS 2020
Based in Sydney, Australia, Gattorna has helped to shape
the thinking, understanding and practice of logistics and supply chain
management globally for more than 40 years. His belief that the supply chain is
“all about the people” has
influenced many of...
MiX Telematics introduces latest upgrade to its in-cab solution
MiX Telematics, a leading global provider of fleet and asset management solutions, has announced an upgrade to its MiX Vision solution.
MiX Vision integrates seamlessly with existing
flagship products...
Isuzu plant tours grow in popularity
From
rugby players to ministers, from Karoo primary school learners to sub-Sahara
African (SSA) vehicle buyers - everyone is interested in exactly how an Isuzu
bakkie and truck is built.
Isuzu
Motors South Africa is one of three...
Volvo Trucks helps customers improve cashflow
Volvo Trucks is now introducing the Volvo Flexi-Gold Contract – a new usage-based service contract where monthly fees are aligned with actual mileage. This means hauliers have greater flexibility to adapt their operations to market conditions and...
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...
Business-implementation teams a competitive advantage for local logistics firms
South
Africa’s logistics industry is weathering a storm, with local firms turning to innovation
in all its forms to create sustainability. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is
one example, facing down market volatility, a skills shortage and a
crumbling road infrastructure by...
Avoid investing in the wrong container
Purchasing containers to be used as homes, offices or
even schools after some refurbishment, amongst other uses, have become one of
the modern trends that many vie for as the desirable, cost-effective option
above other more traditional routes. But even...