Imperial makes investment in ParcelNinja

Effective 1 February 2021, Imperial acquired 60% of eCommerce logistics business, ParcelNinja. ParcelNinja offers an outsourced warehousing and fulfilment business to South African online shops, using its custom-developed best-of-breed warehouse system and fulfilment network to ensure that...

SA logistics battles to regain momentum

While there has been a slight uptick in domestic and international cargo traffic in recent weeks, the fact remains that South Africa is struggling to counter the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown responses. Overall maritime...

To insure or self-insure? A conundrum for fleet operators

Fleet insurance is essential for businesses with vehicle fleets and drivers. With proper management and meticulousness, fleet managers can reduce insurance costs, improve the safety of employees and benefit from as much insurance cover as is required....

All-new DAF Trucks to hit the highways

Distributed by Babcock in southern Africa, the latest DAF Trucks will soon be hitting South Africa’s highways as the highly anticipated DAF CF and XF series are launched into the market. Specifically engineered for local road conditions,...

Ford invests in SA manufacturing for all-new Ranger

Ford Motor Company recently announced an investment of US$1.05 billion (R15.8 billion) in its South African manufacturing operations – marking the biggest investment in Ford’s 97-year history in South Africa. It also represents one of the largest-ever...

Hyundai donates vehicles to good causes

Hyundai Automotive South Africa handed over two vehicles to community service organizations during the past week as part of the company’s corporate social investment. Gift of the Givers received a Hyundai H100, the “Bakkie”,...

Big deal for Serco despite depressed economic conditions

In one of Serco’s biggest and most significant deals of 2020, the company has built 28 refrigerated vehicles for a national transport company. The 24 state-of-the-art Protec Steel Frostliner trailers and four truck bodies...

Isuzu sales remain resilient

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) recorded total sales of 2,587 trucks and buses in 2020. Trucks led the charge with total sales of 2,570 units, making Isuzu the number one Japanese Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the...

UD Trucks adds new croner models to meet demand

UD Trucks Southern Africa has announced the launch of two new additions to its Croner range, to meet the increased demand in the urban and regional logistics sector. “The world has changed significantly during...

Boost your heavy-duty equipment with Champion Lubricants

Heavy-duty engines produce high amounts of soot, are exposed to the harshest of climates and demand ultimate protection against wear and acids. You are putting your equipment to the test, every single day. In order to guarantee...