Logistics

Logistics


What a learning curve!

KwaZulu-Natal based truck driver Dharmendra Arejune recently represented South Africa at the world finals of the Volvo Trucks Driver’s Fuel Challenge in Sweden. Competing against 28 other drivers from 42 countries, Dharmendra, winner of the competition’s South African leg held...

Eqstra wins Mobax contract

Eqstra Fleet Management, a division of the eNX Group, has been awarded a contract to supply 249 Ford Rangers under a three-year Full Maintenance Rental Agreement to Mobax South Africa (Pty) Ltd,  a leading African Telecommunication Technology group based...

Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces

Continental and Toyota Material Handling join forces: All Traigo80 forklift trucks ordered since April 1, 2018 come fitted with the Continental solid tire SC20+ as standard. "The decision to change the tire came in response to feedback from the...

Pushing the limits of efficiency

Shell Lubricants has showcased how innovation, technology, and collaboration can result in reduced emissions, showcasing the possibilities that transport can expect in the future. Innovation, technology, and collaboration are three key elements that drive the evolution of Shell’s Rimula...

Mercedes-Benz Uptime now also integrates the trailer

From March 2018, precisely one year after the launch of Mercedes-Benz Uptime, the service is being extended to include detection of work necessary on trailers. "This sees us keeping our promise to add to the system step by step in...

Handling fragile goods

South African logistics company, Consolidated Transport, has opted to make use of a fleet of Hino vehicles in order to handle fragile or sensitive cargo. Founded in 1994 by Nico van Jaarsveld, Consolidated Transport operates 25 Hino trucks, virtually all...

Imperial Logistics leads the industry with African first-ever automated-briefing programme for drivers

Imperial Logistics has achieved a transport industry first with the launch of an automated-briefing system for drivers. This ground breaking initiative is reducing the operational risk in Imperial’s operations, while at the same time it is expanding employees’ exposure to...

Fidelity SecureDrive hits the fleet market

Fidelity SecureDrive, the latest offering from Fidelity Security, is set to cause waves in the vehicle tracking and telematics market. Wahl Bartmann, Group CEO of Fidelity Security, says moving into this segment made perfect sense for Fidelity - already...

Kerry Logistics acquires freight forwarding company S.A.S. in South Africa

Kerry Logistics Network Limited have announced the acquisition of Shipping and Airfreight Services (Pty) Limited (S.A.S.), a well-established freight forwarding and logistics company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established 30 years ago, S.A.S. provides its international customers with flexible logistics...

People are vital to the supply chain

As much as automated systems are revolutionising supply chains, human capital – and more importantly, the quality thereof – remains paramount. In Part 1 of the State Capture Commission’s report released this year, Justice...

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