Four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes at R744 million has been delivered to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). Karl Socikwa, CEO at TPT, says, “This acquisition demonstrates that […]
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Serco upbeat about trailer and truck body growth prospects
Positive about its growth prospects in 2014, leading South African trailer and truck body manufacturer, Serco, are moving into new premises in Johannesburg, early in the new year while simultaneously […]
DigiCore, supplier of Ctrack, receives first rank ratings
Ctrack a vehicle monitoring and a fleet management technology provider was ranked as the ’best telematics technology provider’ and ‘telematics service provider’ in Asia, Latam and other continents including Africa […]
Slow start for truck sales in 2014 – outlook remains positive
Truck sales during January showed a slight decline of 5.39% compared to the same month in 2013. According to the latest combined results released by the National Association of Automobile […]
Continental appoints first woman executive
For the first time in its 28 year history in South Africa, Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has appointed a woman at executive level. Sivuyile Boqwana, an attorney,joined CTSA a […]
November truck performance
During November 2 820 trucks were sold pushing the industry’s year-to-date total to 28 538 units, which is a 12.57% increase on October’s sales. This positive result also means that […]
IAG Cargo provides relief flight to the Philippines
Following the devastating damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan, IAG Cargo, part of the IAG Group, has offered aid agencies the use of a freighter aircraft to fly emergency aid and […]
Truck sales head for positive ending to 2013
It might have been at a slower rate but truck sales have continued its steady growth. Jacques Carelse, managing director of UD Trucks Southern Africa, says, “The initial signs of […]
Registered and Rarin’ to Go
The Trade Hub, with the Kenya Transport Association (KTA) has made significant progress towards ensuring KTA’s East Africa Heavy Commercial Vehicle Driver Development Institute (EAHCV) is fully operational by the […]
New trailer manufacturing facility opens
Paramount Trailers new 75 000m2 manufacturing facility has opened in the Midvaal area, south of Johannesburg. Fernando Marques, CEO, says, “These new facilities are a reflection of our commitment to […]