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A bump in the road to recovery but Rail Freight remains a concern

March 9, 2021

After an excellent recovery by South Africa’s logistics sector as measured by the Ctrack Freight Transport index, the industry took a slight breather during the month of January. It seems…

BLT WORLD’s new Mobicon container handler improves efficiency

February 22, 2021

Material handling specialists, BLT WORLD, has launched the new Mobicon 2HL series mini straddle carriers in Africa. Mobicon container handlers – key machines in BLT WORLD’s range of container handling…

HPE Africa’s robust range of Hyundai construction equipment for municipalities

February 15, 2021

HPE Africa works closely with municipalities around the country, through the supply and support of construction equipment that offers dependable performance, low maintenance requirements and extended service life. The company’s…

Big deal for Serco despite depressed economic conditions

February 4, 2021

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…

Caterpillar press release: New Next Generation Cat® 395 Excavator

February 4, 2021

The Next Generation Cat® 395 excavator offers contractors up to 10 percent more production, two times more structural durability, and up to 20 percent less maintenance costs than the industry leader…

Isuzu sales remain resilient despite difficult trading conditions in 2020

February 3, 2021

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…

Driving with Eloise

January 25, 2021

Southern Africa is the site of a weather anomaly as tropical storm Eloise clashes with another weather disturbance ex-Eloise. The result has been severe weather conditions across South Africa from…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks achieves market leader position

January 25, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Trucks ended 2020 on a strong note despite an unprecedented pandemic that disrupted the industry Mercedes-Benz Trucks pays tribute to customers, dealer partners and internal staff for their unwavering…

HINO Retains its Proud Winning Record in DAKAR RALLY

January 21, 2021

Hino, a leading Japanese truck manufacturer, collected the prize for the highest placed truck with an engine under 10 litres capacity for the 12th successive year when the second Dakar…

HINO SA once again dominates customer satisfaction survey

January 19, 2021

Hino South Africa, with a score of 98.92, has continued to top the list for outstanding overall customer satisfaction in the latest DATATrack comparative truck study covering the fourth quarter…

Toyota Gazoo racing WIN on Stage 11 at Dakar

January 15, 2021

Stage win for Al-Attiyah/Baumel 7th on stage for De Villiers/Haro 18th on stage for Variawa/Murphy 5th stage win for Al-Attiyah/Baumel 7th stage win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing 9th stage win…

Call for increased vigilance as crime statistics reveal spike in hijackings

December 9, 2020

An alarming increase in truck hijackings has raised a red flag for fleet owners to be extra vigilant over the festive season. Innovative solutions like the MiX Track and React…

BST Plant Hire invests in a new 38 ton Hyundai tracked excavator

December 8, 2020

Excavator plant hire specialists in the Rustenburg area – BST Plant Hire (Blue Sands Trading) – has extended its fleet to now include a robust 38 ton Hyundai tracked excavator,…

Isuzu’s waste is not wasted

December 8, 2020

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) renovated and extended the derelict, unsafe one room house of an elderly woman who lives with her 17-year-old granddaughter, in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth. The…

BLT WORLD’s Capacity terminal tractors improve efficiency and safety

November 27, 2020

BLT WORLD’s Capacity terminal tractors ensure efficient cargo handling BLT WORLD supplies and supports the robust range of Capacity terminal tractors in Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Capacity terminal tractors,…

Open Letter to the President – From the Road Freight Association

November 27, 2020

Mr President Again, the road freight companies (truckers) find themselves being attacked by forces under the pretext of foreign nationals “taking jobs away from citizens”. This results in damaged and  totally destroyed…

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