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New heavy truck brand MAZ preparing to enter South African market

September 17, 2019

MAZ, a truck and machinery manufacturer from Belarus, is preparing to enter the heavy-duty segment of the Southern African market. The brand will have two trucks on display at Futuroad,…

Radial telescopic belt conveyor for efficient stockpiling of bulk materials

September 10, 2019

BLT WORLD’s custom-designed solutions for bulk material conveyor projects, include telescopic belt conveyors, which are suitable for stacking all types of bulk materials. According to BLT WORLD specialists, the use…

Bridgestone reveals ‘Webfleet Solutions’ as the new company name

September 9, 2019

Following the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe (Bridgestone) on 1 April 2019, Bridgestone has announced that TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October…

Hino’s 50-day promotional roadshow into Africa proves successful

September 6, 2019

Hino, the largest truck and bus manufacturer in Japan, has just undertaken a successful 50-day promotional roadshow through four countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to increase brand awareness and to build…

Mahindra takes centre stage at Nampo Cape

September 4, 2019

Mahindra will showcase its entire range of pick-ups and SUVs, a selection from its new tractor range and a new edition from its catalogue of yellow metal equipment at the…

AA assists drivers become first-generation business owners

September 3, 2019

In its ongoing efforts to contribute to the transformation of South African business and industry, the Automobile Association (AA) has introduced an enterprise development programme for the empowerment of its…

Navigating a hostile road-freight market in South Africa

August 29, 2019

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….

Investing in a sustainable freight and logistics industry in Africa

August 29, 2019

The infrastructure gap in Africa is hindering the continent’s projected growth in terms of commerce and development. As the world’s second largest and second most-populous continent, major investment is required…

Isuzu Explores Alternate Fuel Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

August 29, 2019

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAF) is evaluating trucks which use alternate fuel solutions and propulsion technologies that may be suitable for the African market. This is part of the company’s…

Diesel, The Fuel of the Future?

August 23, 2019

The diesel revolution in South Africa has seen an increasing number of motorists turning away from fossil fuel and opting for diesel power. The trend triggered initially as a way…

Truck body conversion brings new hope to retired shop owner

August 23, 2019

When a street vendor lost almost her entire livelihood due to burglary and theft, Kanu Commercial Body Construction in Port Elizabeth helped her to get back on her feet –…

Efficiency in Simplicity – Finding the Missing Link to Yard Visibility and Control

August 22, 2019

The yard is a critical yet invisible stage, significantly impacting both inbound and outbound execution efficiency. Trackmatic is putting a spotlight on the yard, making every activity fully transparent, traceable…

Opel Moves People & Goods, Easily!

August 22, 2019

Rüsselsheim. Attractive, flexible and practical vans are named Zafira. The success story continues with the fourth generation Opel model! Newly developed fourth-generation model Twenty years after the success of the…

WearCheck wins double awards in Europe

August 21, 2019

Condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, scooped two awards from top international training body, Mobius, at a condition based maintenance (CBM Europe) conference in Belgium recently. Best Training Partner EUMEA 2018/19 The…

BLT WORLD and Desmond Equipment celebrate 10 years of their association this year

August 21, 2019

Two leading KwaZulu-Natal materials handling specialist companies – BLT WORLD and Desmond Equipment – mark 10 years of their association this year. “BLT WORLD, which was appointed by Desmond Equipment…

New Ford Tourneo Custom Limited – Moving in Luxury

August 20, 2019

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is adding a luxuriously appointed range-topping model to the Tourneo Custom line-up in South Africa, introducing a high level of exclusivity to its…

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