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...

BBSTelematics, a South African provider of the world leading telematics solution Geotab, has become a reseller for SureCam. SureCam is a specialist provider of connected cameras for fleets. The partnership means that BBSTelematics can introduce SureCam technology...

Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, raised R129,000 for leading deaf skills development organisation, eDeaf, during the annual Netstar Charity Golf Day held at Serengeti Estates (Kempton Park, Johannesburg) on the 3 September. A second-time recipient of the...

On 30 September, registration opened for the world’s largest and growing service market competition, VISTA, the Volvo International Service Training Awards. This year up to 20,000 technicians from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer network are...

UD Trucks Corp launched its high-level technology all-new Quon extra heavy range in South Africa, to meet diversifying demand in the country. Featuring eight derivatives, the Euro 5 level range is aimed at bringing leading-edge innovation that...

One of the leading challenges faced by the South African mining industry is to ensure that compliance, efficiency and safety standards are adequately met. In 2015, The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) made amendments to Chapter 8...

The regulated world of the pharmaceutical supply chain can be complex and challenging. There are risks around products that are impacted by variation in temperature, humidity, slow deliveries and other deviations from ideal transport and logistic practices. This is particularly...

South Africa’s economy shrank by 3.2% in the first quarter of this year, and the road-freight industry, linked directly as it is to manufacturing and consumer spending, was no exception. With an unreliable power supply putting off desperately needed foreign investment...

Considering the tough economic environment, it has never been more important for small businesses in the logistics sector to keep their supply chains healthy and eliminate costly mistakes. Zak Sivalingum, FNB regional head, Gauteng East says, similar...

The newly launched Engineering School of Specialisation in Katlehong is set to address the skills shortage and unemployment through public private partnership. Launched on 20 August, by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, the school focuses on manufacturing, transport and logistics.