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...
Barloworld takes ownership of SMD
SMD is proud to announce that the leading global brands distributor, Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd has recently attained full ownership of Salvage Management and Disposals (Pty) Ltd (SMD), the country’s largest salvage operator.
The Barloworld Group acquired a 52%...
Anglo American’s partners with Vuka Marine
Anglo American renewed its various ocean freight contracts with Vuka Marine, a joint venture between Via Maritime Holdings of South Africa and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (“K” Line) of Japan. Under these freight contracts, Anglo American transports bulk iron...
Ride-Hailing Apps Boost Women’s Income, Ease Entry into Transport Industry, IFC Report Finds
Ride-hailing apps boost women’s income and ease their entry into the transportation industry—from which they have traditionally been shut out, according to a report by IFC, a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank...
Volvo Trucks’ pioneering automation work puts humans and safety at the centre.
The steady advance of vehicle automation enables exciting possibilities for the transport industry and society as a whole. And Volvo Trucks has been at the forefront of this evolution for well over two decades. A newly released two-part film...
Toyota Hilux leads sales charts
Retailing 3 369 units, Hilux took overall honours in February as SA’s best-selling vehicle, boosting Toyota South Africa Motor’s (TSAM) total sales tally to 10 264 units. This means that Toyota has once again secured the title of most...
Serco’s positive outlook continues into the New Year
The spike in business enjoyed towards the end of last year by leading South African trailer and truck building company Serco has extended into 2018 with a healthy order book providing hope that the trend will continue for some...
Taking the pain out of customs with Dachser South Africa
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...
Changes for Department of Transport
Following the recent cabinet reshufflt by South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, the previous Minister of Transport, Joe Maswanganyi, has been replaced by Blade Nzimande.
Chief among these, there are three areas which the country needs to focus on as a collective. The...
EX8 Mighty truck boosts Hyundai’s commercial vehicle range
Hyundai Automotive South Africa's commercial vehicle range has received a healthy injection with the launch of the new Mighty EX8 truck, boasting several new features and an industry-leading factory warranty that makes it a formidable contender in its market...
