Logistics software

TomTom (TOM2), a leading global provider of maps and traffic data, have announced their completely revamped developer portal. Updates include enhancements to its product offerings and a pricing model geared towards small and medium sized businesses to easily integrate...

For companies involved in international trade, one of the key risk factors is a lack of understanding regarding customs regulations.  Not only can getting to grips with regulatory environments be burdensome for companies and detract resources away from core...

Rowlands Peters, head of Daimler’s FleetBoard Division, offers insights in to the telematics system’s success in South Africa. Ryan de Smidt reports Telematics systems have become vital fleet management tools in any logistics operator’s armoury – and Daimler South Africa’s...

Loubser Bulk Services, a leading bulk freight transporter in the SADC area, today announced they have experienced a 4% saving on fuel costs within the first month of subscribing to the Fleet Monitoring Services of Ctrack Fleet management solutions,...

German transport company Schober Transport GmbH recently took delivery of 21 Mercedes-Benz Actos trucks, each equipped with a service system that communicates vehicle status in real-time, allowing for predictive truck maintenance and analytics. The system – Mercedes-Benz Uptime – continuously...

As signal jamming has the ability to prevent a telematics unit from broadcasting its position to the service provider, it is being increasingly used by hijackers. “They use a range of jamming systems to block tracking devices from communicating...

Vehicle tracking and fleet management specialist Ctrack by Inseego is pleased to announce that their new 360 degree Fleet Monitoring Service is gaining momentum and delivering significant savings to subscribers. The service is a full outsource of fleet control...

ID Logistics South Africa recently certified their five South African sites. The external audits were conducted by consultants, SGS South Africa, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company. By obtaining this certification, ID Logistics SA aligns itself to the global standards of...

In an industry-first move, vehicle tracking and fleet management company Ctrack, a subsidiary of Novatel Wireless, has demonstrated how its advanced fleet management software is being used to simplify audits for members of the Road Transport Management System (RTMS)....

Second, generally, only to people costs, a fleet of vehicles is often one of the biggest operating costs for any business. That’s when things run smoothly. Add inefficiencies and lost productivity from a vehicle being stuck in traffic, or...